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Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:39 am EST

D12: Revisiting the Twins decision of Mauer over Prior (again)

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1. It's admittedly a very loose comparison, but Joe Mauer(notes) and Mark Prior(notes) have become the Michael Jordan and Sam Bowie of the 2001 MLB draft. Star Tribune
2. Why baseball needs Mauer and Albert Pujols(notes) to stay put in their "small markets." Newsday
3. A Twins fan writes condolence letters to those who didn't win the AL MVP. Twinkie Town
4. Mauer beats out Brett Favre when it comes to Turkey Day guests in the Twin Cities. Star Tribune
5. In advance of today's NL MVP coronation, the Dodgers website provides a nice chuckle. MSTI
6. Hey, how would Dan Uggla(notes) look in a Giants uniform next season? Bay City Ball
7. The terms of Ken Griffey's new deal can again be described as "incentive-laden." Seattle Times
8. Jermaine Dye(notes) is open to playing first if it means getting another contract. Circling The Bases
9. I love that John Halama(notes) is still plugging away and trying to get back to the bigs. MLBTR
10. Weighing the possibility of replacing Mike Lowell(notes) with Adrian Beltre(notes) in Boston. Fire Brand
11. That was fast. MLB has already released the Yanks World Series film. Scott Proctor's Arm
12. In case you missed the Derek-Minka pics from St. Bart's last week. Bronx Baseball Daily

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  1. TOML
    1. Posted by TOML Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:42 am EST

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    Drafting Mauer ahead of Prior in 2001 looked like a "homer" move designed to put fans in the seats. I thought the Twins greater need was pitching. Twins management have proved to be excellent decision makers for a long time. Working with a small budget does not allow for mistakes like the one that Mark Prior would have been. Go Twins.
  2. Lolol
    2. Posted by Lolol Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:21 am EST

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    i like how twins fans are still talking trash to yanks fans...too bad mauer can;t trade in that mvp award for a ring. (well maybe not til 2011)
  3. Johnny Appleseed
    3. Posted by Johnny Appleseed Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:41 am EST

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    Is that... Daniel Radcliffe?
  4. KinGPiN
    4. Posted by KinGPiN Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:31 pm EST

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    Can't predict injuries, Prior, "Prior" to injuries was hands down a top 5 pitcher, twins got lucky but Cubs didn't make a mistake either
  5. NewYork
    5. Posted by NewYork Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:36 pm EST

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    Ah yes......... Joe Mauer, the next great Yankees.
  6. NewYork
    6. Posted by NewYork Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:56 pm EST

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    * Yankee.
    Sorry, with all the extra money, I bought an extra consonant.
    Thanks Vanna.
  7. sam spade
    7. Posted by sam spade Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:15 pm EST

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    Can you at least wait until the pitchers and catchers report until you remind us Cubs fans of past mistakes?
  8. derik m
    8. Posted by derik m Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:20 pm EST

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    Mauer is playing for his hometown team, no way he signs with the Yankees.. he already said a city like NY wouldn't be a good fit for him.
  9. NewYork
    9. Posted by NewYork Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:35 pm EST

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    Just kidding derik m.
    Although, I did sense a little fear and uncertainty in your response……………
  10. Allen
    10. Posted by Allen Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:39 pm EST

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    Mauer and Pujols are proof that "home grown" talent and bringing a player through your system can work.
    And Mark Prior? Isn't he selling car insurance somewhere?
    He's just proof that Cubs constantly ruin young, strong arms.
    I feel for Randy Wells if his future is with the north side.
  11. LetsGoTwins
    11. Posted by LetsGoTwins Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:54 pm EST

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    Difference between Mauer's MVP and yankee's WS ring? Mauer didn't buy his.
  12. Carl Goetz
    12. Posted by Carl Goetz Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:21 pm EST

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    If you want to be technical, the Cubs mistake wasn't Prior per se. It was putting Dusty Baker in charge of his workload.
  13. GSPOT
    13. Posted by GSPOT Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:11 pm EST

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    Mauer will be a Twin forever. There is ZERO chance he is leaving.
  14. Joe
    14. Posted by Joe Wed Nov 25, 2009 2:05 pm EST

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    I love mauer and do like the twins organization because I too play hardball and I'm a catcher. However, everyone only trashes the yankees for spending for a show. I would love to see these perennial mvp's have a mvp season while playing in the NY spotlight day in and day out. ONLY a few can do it, so you need to give credit where credit is do. Try playing a season as a yankee and going to play all these teams that have nothing to play for by june. Playing the yankees is the season for those teams. The yankees need to play at a high level everytime they take the field because their opponents do.
  15. Thinker
    15. Posted by Thinker Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:51 pm EST

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    todays pitchers are babied so much, its a wonder they don't get injured more. Pitch counts are crazy. Why is it that starters from long ago would throw two hundred pitches in a game and go out on three days rest and do it again and today if they throw 100 pitches they are almost shut down for the season?

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