If you’re a Minnesota Twins fan you’re probably waking up on the wrong side of the bed today. What gives? First Morneau, and now Joe Mauer can’t seemingly stay healthy. Mauer’s latest DL stint could mean more than we want to acknowledge.
I’m not even a Twins fan, but I do like Mauer, and I’m starting to wonder about his future. What scares me is what Ron Gardenhire had to say….
“He’s been, definitely, very sore over the last few days,” Gardenhire said. “Shoulder. Elbow. Hips. I think it’s just the legs are not strong enough underneath him. He says he feels terrible. We have to shut him down early in the season and try to get him well.”
Mauer’s surgery was downplayed in the offseason. It was an afterthought to Morneau’s recovery, and you know he was working out, so he had to be in pretty good game shape. Joe Mauer is a great hitter. He’s the most valuable piece to a growing Minnesota Twins franchise, and because of that they need to make some serious considerations for his future.
First, I have to think his shelf-life as a catcher is very short, but then where do you put him? First base seems to be the most logical place, but Morneau is there. My next guess is probably third base or right field. Right field isn’t such a bad idea. Lets face it. If guys like Nick Swisher and Raul Ibanez and many more can do a decent enough job in the outfield, I’m sure Joe can do it.
The facts are the facts. The guy’s body cannot handle catching. For his career and for the franchise, it’s time to start the Joe Mauer preservation project.
Tom Brady recently taped an interview for an upcoming ESPN series, and at one point, the Patriots QB breaks down and cries while discussing his long draft day wait. While everyone seems to be on Tom’s case about bawling, it’s really not that big a deal.
He’s an emotional guy. He cares. In fact, Tom cries all the time as seen here in this new footage of him reacting to the Pia’s shocking dismissal from American Idol.
I hope that Jaclyn Swedberg isn’t just a one month memory. Swedberg is currently the Playmate of the month within about three weeks I’m guessing that most of you will be forgetting about her.
There’s something to be said about that. I wish some of these girls had more staying power. Anyway, Jaclyn, if you’re reading this I’m a huge fan of yours and I know you can make the spotlight last. Do it! Do it like the wind!
More of Jaclyn after the jump…..
We’re about two weeks into the baseball season and I can guarantee you that hundreds of thousands of people with fantasy squads are panicking right now. Why? Why are you so worried? Most people didn’t even pay to enter their leagues and most who did didn’t for over more than $100 bucks. Why do you care so much?
Eh, I know I do and it’s unavoidable. However, to make your season more enjoyable you might want to follow these rules. Rather, you might want to avoid doing the same crap you do every year…..
The minor league baseball system might not be the sexiest thing in the world but the Wilmington Blue Rocks sure as hell have teeth. I mean when all else fails how do you draw a crowd?
It’s pretty simple actually. Just strap a monkey onto a cow and roll the dice. As you can see from this video I’d have to assume this was the highlight of the game.
It would be for any game. Wow.
Thanks to Barstool for the find
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Over the years (er, decades), The Simpsons have welcomed a staggering amount of guest celebrities to the town of Springfield. So much so, in fact, that the show currently holds the record for most celebrity guest appearances for a sitcom of all time.
The Press
Grilling and watching sports made easier – [Bustedcoverage]
There has to be a reason for this chick doing this – [Attuworld]
An amazingly funny epic fail montage – [Doubleviking]
Nine of the most memorable masters moments – [Totalprosports]
The 80s were the golden age of wrestling – [Gunaxin]
Drunk father tattoos his 3-year-old son – [Brobible]
Learn how to exercise those sex muscles – [Cavemancircus]
Grown man takes hockey very seriously – [Sportspickle]
Why do I feel that this picture wasn’t even remotely a mistake? I mean I have no clue what the hell Aaaaag is but so what. Doesn’t it kind of make sense a little bit?
Does anyone else here hate Tony Romo as much as I do? I have no idea why I dislike him so much. I just do. Maybe it’s his name. It’s so annoying.
Thanks to Totalprosports for this find.
At least ten pounds of garbage stuffed into the hood of his sweatshirt. Seems about right for a Mets fan right now.
Thanks to Barstool for the find.
