Joe Mauer

Davey Eckstein · 06-28-2006, 02:38 PM

I think it's time for his own thread:

Five four hit games this year.

He's gone 10-11 this series against the Dodgers.

Has 8 hits in his last 8 at bats.

Leads league with .391 batting average and .455 on base percentage.

Has not gone 0-for in two straight games this season.

Has a 1.129 OPS in the month of June.

Oh, and he's one of the top defensive catchers in the league.

I'm starting to think drafting him over Prior #1 overall wasn't such a bad move.

marioh · 06-28-2006, 02:45 PM

The guy is a hitting machine.

I have him on 2 of my fantasy teams, and he's racking up points. I only wish he hit for more power.

Davey Eckstein · 06-28-2006, 02:46 PM

He leads the league for slugging by a catcher by nearly 30 points

drprestwood · 06-28-2006, 02:48 PM

I have a fantasy league with a team that includes Mauer, Reyes, Santana, Liriano, and a guy named Pujols. It's going pretty well.

magnet · 06-28-2006, 02:50 PM

His plate patience is insane, and his ability to foul off pitches he doesn't like is uncanny. His power will come as he gets a bit older.

Davey Eckstein · 06-28-2006, 02:51 PM

He just grounded out. Ah well, had to end sometime.

Green & Gold Heart · 06-28-2006, 03:43 PM

He is also hawt!!!!1

marioh · 06-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey Eckstein

He leads the league for slugging by a catcher by nearly 30 points

Power in fantasy game terms.....in other words, homers !

molarmite · 06-28-2006, 03:58 PM

This kid is amazing. And only 23 I might add.

drprestwood · 06-28-2006, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart

He is also hawt!!!!1

Which is a reason he's dating a former Miss USA.

Life is rough for Mr. Mauer.

Davey Eckstein · 06-28-2006, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drprestwood

Which is a reason he's dating a former Miss USA.

Life is rough for Mr. Mauer.

plz pst pix thx

mikev · 06-28-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey Eckstein

He just grounded out. Ah well, had to end sometime.

Unacceptable.

Trade him asap.

marioh · 06-28-2006, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikev

Unacceptable.

Trade him asap.

"

To the Mets.

Thanks.

MorseMoose · 06-28-2006, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikev

Unacceptable.

Trade him asap.

I'd only accept a four-way trade:

To Twins from Red Sox:
Ramirez, Ortiz, $45,000,000

To Twins from Cardinals:
Pujols and $30,000,000

To Twins from Yankees:
A-Rod and $150,000,000

To the three teams to share:
Joe Mauer

jbergey22 · 06-28-2006, 06:50 PM

Yeah, He has always been a hitting machine. Struck out once his entire high school career. Was recruited as a QB by Mr. Bobby Bowden at FSU. I am a twins fan and I was not disappointed at all they chose Mauer over Prior. It was well know in Minnesota that he was something special. Great thread!!!

twins15 · 06-28-2006, 06:57 PM

.392.

MorseMoose · 06-28-2006, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by twins15

.392.

He'll be up to .400 at some point this year.

Luis_Rivera · 06-28-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorseMoose

He'll be up to .400 at some point this year.

Not likely. Expect the normal second half slide for a catcher. It's too demanding a position for any player to keep up such a torrid pace.

He's also got a .422 BABIP which isn't likely to last.

twins15 · 06-28-2006, 07:28 PM

Yeah, I don't expect him to make any type of run for .400 or anything like that, but man, he's such a good hitter, unbelievable eye, and he's 23 years old playing the toughest position and playing it very well. Good enough for me.

magnet · 06-28-2006, 07:50 PM

He may not hit .400, but he will win the batting title.

06-28-2006, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Joe Mauer I think it's time for his own thread: Five four hit games this year. He's gone 10-11 this series against the Dodgers. Has 8 hits in his last 8 at bats. Leads league with .391 batting average and .455 on base percentage. Has not gone 0-for in two straight games this season. Has a 1.129 OPS in the month of June. Oh, and he's one of the top defensive catchers in the league. I'm starting to think drafting him over Prior #1 overall wasn't such a bad move.

06-28-2006, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
drprestwood All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The District Posts: 1,496 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I have a fantasy league with a team that includes Mauer, Reyes, Santana, Liriano, and a guy named Pujols. It's going pretty well. __________________ All-Time Hardball League Maui Monsoon Bill Clinton League Chicago White Sox

06-28-2006, 03:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Green & Gold Heart Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 4,246 Thanks: 100 Thanked 80x in 62 posts	He is also hawt!!!!1 __________________

06-28-2006, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
molarmite Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4,745 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 37 Thanked 75x in 48 posts	This kid is amazing. And only 23 I might add. __________________ From the wise mind of Davey Eckstein[/SIZE] "Now all you need is a signature. A quote or initial, perhaps."

06-28-2006, 06:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	.392. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Cool Blog! Other Cool Blog! Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Read my articles at Helium

06-28-2006, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
marioh All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7x in 6 posts	The guy is a hitting machine. I have him on 2 of my fantasy teams, and he's racking up points. I only wish he hit for more power.

06-28-2006, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	He leads the league for slugging by a catcher by nearly 30 points

06-28-2006, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: OTher message Board Land Posts: 4,925 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6x in 6 posts	His plate patience is insane, and his ability to foul off pitches he doesn't like is uncanny. His power will come as he gets a bit older.

06-28-2006, 02:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Davey Eckstein Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Laundry Barn Favorite food: Bran flakes. Posts: 1,283 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	He just grounded out. Ah well, had to end sometime.

06-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
jbergey22 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,031 Thanks: 134 Thanked 126x in 95 posts	Yeah, He has always been a hitting machine. Struck out once his entire high school career. Was recruited as a QB by Mr. Bobby Bowden at FSU. I am a twins fan and I was not disappointed at all they chose Mauer over Prior. It was well know in Minnesota that he was something special. Great thread!!!

06-28-2006, 07:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
twins15 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Area 51 Posts: 4,792 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Yeah, I don't expect him to make any type of run for .400 or anything like that, but man, he's such a good hitter, unbelievable eye, and he's 23 years old playing the toughest position and playing it very well. Good enough for me. __________________ "Ah man we're just hungry man" - Dovonte Edwards Bismarck Boy Scouts of the OTBL - league yes-man Cool Blog! Other Cool Blog! Ross Gload at baseball-reference.com Read my articles at Helium

06-28-2006, 07:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
magnet Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: OTher message Board Land Posts: 4,925 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6x in 6 posts	He may not hit .400, but he will win the batting title.

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