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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:27 am
Post subject: Joe Mauer: Not so bad, really
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 8:30 am
Post subject: Re: Joe Mauer: Not so bad, really [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Nov 7, 9:27 am, brianj wrote:
> You know, sometimes I forget how good he is. Think what it takes for
> a catcher to win the batting title and a gold glove in the same
> season. Amazing. What more could you ask for? I know Alan, more
> power ; )
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> http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081106&content_....
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> brianj
It is truly amazing. And yes, one can always wish for more power. I
mean, how many players in history have people remarked, "You know,
that guy just plain hits with too much power."
Seriously, I'd like to see Joe hit less ground balls and hit a few
more liners. That might get his power numbers up a smidge. It's nit-
picking, I know, but it's about the only area he needs to improve his
game.
I understand that Marilyn Monroe was a lousy cook. |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:42 pm
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 2:43 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:27 pm
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On Fri, 7 Nov 2008, powrwrap wrote:
> On Nov 7, 9:27 am, brianj wrote:
>> You know, sometimes I forget how good he is.
I don't. It boggles my mind that the Twins have a catcher who hits
like a first baseman, and a first baseman who hits like an All Star
first baseman, and the latter is the one who wins team MVP and leads
his teammate in league MVP voting. This takes nothing away from
Morneau, nor Redmond (indeed few teams have a backup catcher as
capable), but there's a much larger dropoff if Mauer is out of the
lineup for an extended period than if Morneau is.
> I mean, how many players in history have people remarked, "You know,
> that guy just plain hits with too much power."
Deer and Kingman come to mind. 
> I understand that Marilyn Monroe was a lousy cook.
Her cheesecake was renowned.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 5:32 pm
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On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:27:43 -0800 (PST), brianj wrote:
>You know, sometimes I forget how good he is. Think what it takes for
>a catcher to win the batting title and a gold glove in the same
>season. Amazing. What more could you ask for? I know Alan, more
>power ; )
Right now Mauer and Mourneau (and to a smaller extent, Redmond...
for his intangibles) are the heart of the team, IMO.
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- Scott Smith: scott.smith.RemoveThis@iphouse.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/choppersmith >> Stay informed about: Joe Mauer: Not so bad, really |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 6:53 pm
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"Scott Smith" wrote in message
> On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 07:27:43 -0800 (PST), brianj
> wrote:
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>>You know, sometimes I forget how good he is. Think what it takes for
>>a catcher to win the batting title and a gold glove in the same
>>season. Amazing. What more could you ask for? I know Alan, more
>>power ; )
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> Right now Mauer and Mourneau (and to a smaller extent, Redmond...
> for his intangibles) are the heart of the team, IMO.
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> - Scott Smith: scott.smith RemoveThis @anal.com
> MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/flabbyabs>
I nominate you for the anus of the team.
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