Return of the Jedi

by Jesse on May 4, 2009 7:00 AM EDT in Quick Hits

Or: Joe Mauer Returns

It certainly seems like Joe Mauer is picking up right where he left off. Shoe-string contact turning into a base hit; reading the pitcher like a book; superior control of the strike zone. Yes, it's all there.

Minnesota's offense got it's best hitter back for the weekend's series, and while the games didn't turn out as winningly (it's a word) as one may have hoped, Joe had a good weekend at the plate.

PA1: Home Run
PA2: Double
PA3: BB
PA4: GIDP
PA5: Single
PA6: Single
PA7: Double (RBI)
PA8: FO
PA9: FO
PA10: Single
PA 11: Single (RBI)

It's good to have you back, Joe.

Joe Mauer

#7 / Catcher / Minnesota Twins

Height: 6-5

Weight: 230

Bats: L

Throws: R

Born: Apr 19, 1983

	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	K	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
2009 - Joe Mauer	3	10	3	7	2	0	1	3	1	0	0	0	.700	.727	1.200

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Bah!

He’s not even OPS-ing 2.000! Joe, you really think we’ll stand for our Golden Boy putting up a measly 1.927 OPS?

Also, what’s with the lack of power? Seriously, less than half of his hits have been for extra bases, and he has now gone without a homer for ten consecutive plate appearances.

I say we move him to third base to rest his knees.

"There are only two things that are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

by BeefMaster on May 4, 2009 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

Unbelievable comments,

because you forgot to mention that he was too lazy to learn how to catch RA Dickey’s knuckleball during Spring training. Gardenhire should send him down to the minors for awhile until he learns how to play the “Twin’s” way and gets all of that attitude under control.

by montanatwinsfan on May 4, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

What up with the FOs? Those should be homers. I just don't get what all the fuss is about

"You're thinking too much. Just have fun." -- Bennie "The Jet" Rodriguez in Sandlot

by cmathewson on May 4, 2009 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

Somewhat OT

Crain was activated and Morales sent to Rochester.

If Redmond wasn’t under contract, I’d be perfectly happy with Morales as the backup catcher, and I hope he gets that role next season. He should be a good average, low power, low walk, high contact guy (not unlike Redmond). A switch hitting backup catcher is a nice thing to have.

by Eric in Madison on May 4, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

And

And as Gardy told Joe Christensen, Morales has some defensive things he could stand to improve as well. Morales has a good job waiting for him for several years here, that’s a pretty good situation for him. My Dad always said being a backup catcher was one of the best jobs in sports because you’re making ML money, you’re staying in ML hotels and hanging out with ML players (and women), and you only really do much like 2 days a week.

"You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all."
~ Earl Weaver
"In God we trust. All others must provide evidence."
~ Billy Beane

by AdamOnFirst on May 4, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions