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Why Joe Mauer Isn't Untouchable
bleacherreport.com - 7/13/2009
Why Joe Mauer Isn't Untouchable
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One of the worst interviews the state of Minnesota has ever seen is also one of their most valuable assets. Priceless to his organization, Joe Mauer has a tough decision looming just around the corner. Should he stay in Minnesota with a contract that will doubtless be smaller than anything offered by the Yankees or Red Sox, or should he move on to greener pastures? It's the classic "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush" quote come to life. Mauer has millions of dollars coming to him in ...
Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Captain Morgan. Pictured, together, at last
blogs2.startribune.com - 7/13/2009
Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Captain Morgan. Pictured, together, at last
— blogs2.startribune.com — The Minnesota Twins' hitting stars know how to get the All-Star party started.... (more) Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Captain Morgan. Pictured, ...

Comments vote down RandBall RandBall posted 7/13/2009posted this
Justin Morneau And Joe Mauer Would Have Preferred Partying With The Hamm’s Bear, But He’s Dead
sportressofblogitude.com - 7/14/2009
Justin Morneau And Joe Mauer Would Have Preferred Partying With The Hamm’s Bear, But He’s Dead
— sportressofblogitude.com — Yeah, I know no one is going to get the Hamm’s Bear reference - you see, Hamm’s... was a brewery in the “Land of Sky-Blue Water,” in this case St. Paul and…ugh…you know what? Nevermind. Like anyone cares for my regional humor - except for Louie Anderson - he eats ... (more) Justin Morneau And Joe Mauer Would Have Preferred ...

Comments vote down Weed-Against-Speed Weed-Against-Speed posted 7/14/2009posted this
Why Joe Mauer Isn’t Untouchable
twinsfix.com - 7/13/2009
Why Joe Mauer Isn’t Untouchable
— twinsfix.com — If the Twins can't afford to keep Mauer for the next decade, the next-best option would be... to trade him, despite what other Twins fans will tell you. (more) Why Joe Mauer Isn’t Untouchable

Comments vote down Andersklasen Andersklasen posted 7/13/2009posted this

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Why Joe Mauer Isn’t Untouchable
Twins Fix — This article was first featured on Bleacher Report , your first stop for the best Twins’ content on the Web. One of the worst interviews the state of Minnesota has ever seen is also one of their most valuable assets. Priceless to his organization, Joe Mauer has a tough decision looming just around the corner. Should he stay in Minnesota with a contract that will doubtless be smaller than anything offered by the Yankees or Red Sox, or should he move on to greener pastures? It’s the classic ”A bird in hand is worth two in the bush” quote come to life. Mauer has millions of ...

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