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Argument Won
baseballmusings.com - 5/25/2009
Argument Won
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Ron Gardenhire just won an arguement with an umpire. It looked like Joe Mauer was hit on the hand with a pitch, but the home plate umpire called it a foul. Mauer came back to argue, as did Ron Gardenhire. They showed the ump the bruise of Joe’s hand, then Gardenhire became very animated ...
Why Is Joe Mauer So Badass?
fantasypros911.com - 5/26/2009
Why Is Joe Mauer So Badass?
— fantasypros911.com — Minnesota Twins backstop and hometown hero Joe Mauer nailed his 11th home run of the season Monday... afternoon during a two out, pinch-hit appearance in the ninth inning against Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon. On his day off. The Sox went on to win the opener of the four-game series 6-5, ... (more) Why Is Joe Mauer So Badass?

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Random Thoughts
twins-territory.com - 5/28/2009
Random Thoughts
— twins-territory.com — ** What Joe Mauer is doing currently is hard to fathom. After hitting nine homeruns last season... in over 500 at-bats, Joe Mauer has hit nine in under 80 at-bats, and in less than a full month of play. Mauer is on pace to hit over 60 homeruns. While that surely won't happen, it's amazing how fast ... (more) Random Thoughts

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Will Joe Mauer Continue The Power?
baseballreflections.com - 5/25/2009
Will Joe Mauer Continue The Power?
— baseballreflections.com — Photo courtesy of Icon SMI The fantasy baseball community is buzzing over Joe Mauer ’s newfound power... stroke since returning from the DL on May 1. After his grand slam against the White Sox on Thursday, Mauer is batting .417 with 8 HR in just 72 at-bats. That’s 1 long ball every ... (more) Will Joe Mauer Continue The Power?

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