Posts Tagged ‘Joe Mauer’
Fantasy in Five: Catcher rankings
I apologize once again for the delays between articles, as I’m a very busy man. But I had to rush and write a new article because pitchers and catchers are finally reporting, and I’m a huge fan of fantasy baseball. This year, I decided to change the approach of Fantasy in Five. I’ve given sleepers and busts, but this article …
by Giovanni Mio on February 11th, 2013 Leave a comment »
A.J. Burnett: Same face, different place?
Gio Mio thinks of possible trade destinations for A.J. Burnett.
by Giovanni Mio on February 8th, 2012 2 Comments »
Report: Twins and Joe Mauer Reach Extension
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Minnesota Twins and catcher Joe Mauer have agreed on an eight-year/$184 million contract extension that will keep the native in the Twin Cities for years to come. -Predicted to have been the hottest free agent in the 2011 market, Mauer will stay put with a Twins squad that won the AL Central on the …
by Jon Alba on March 21st, 2010 Leave a comment »
Joe Mauer Swipes AL MVP Honors
In a day that will live in the shadow of nine incredible NFL games, the birth of a NASCAR dynasty, and the dreadful American Music Awards, Major League Baseball has delivered its most coveted of awards. Twins catcher Joe Mauer has taken home the American League Most Valuable Player Award, in what appears to be a landslide. Mauer, who will …
by Jon Alba on November 23rd, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 16
Florida Marlins 5 St. Louis Cardinals 2- Josh Johnson joined the MLB’s 15-win club after holding St. Louis to one earned run on nine hits in six innings. Cody Ross had two RBI singles while Dan Uggla, John Baker, and Jorge Cantu each drove in a run to lift the Marlins to their 78th victory of the season. Julio Lugo …
by Derek Johnson on September 17th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 13
Philadelphia Phillies 5 New York Mets 4 (Game 1)- Kyle Kendrick gave up two earned runs on seven hits in 7.1 innings as he won in his first Phillies start of the season. Ben Francisco and Shane Victorino each hit a long ball for Philadelphia, who improved to 81-60 on the year, clinching a non-losing season. Anderson Hernandez blasted a …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: September 7
Chicago Cubs 4 Pittsburgh Pirates 2- The Pirates suffered their 82nd loss of the season, clinching their 17th consecutive losing season in the MLB; no other professional sports team in North America has accomplished that feat. Cubs starter Ted Lilly scattered two earned runs on as many hits in six innings, picking up his 11th victory of the season. Derrek …
by Derek Johnson on September 7th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 31
Tampa Bay Rays 11 Detroit Tigers 7- Carlos Pena’s AL-leading 38th long ball of the season lifted the Tampa Bay Rays to Win #71 of the season; Pena finished the game 3-for-5 with two runs scored and 4 RBIs. Jason Bartlett also went deep for Tampa Bay. Carlos Guillen hit not one, but two home runs for Detroit, but it …
by Derek Johnson on September 1st, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 28
Chicago Cubs 5 New York Mets 2- Alfonso Soriano’s three-run blast in the 8th inning broke a 2-2 tie and lifted the Chicago Cubs to Win #64 of the season. Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez singled in the other runs for Chicago. Carlos Marmol shut down the Mets in the 9th inning to earn his 6th save of the year. …
by Derek Johnson on August 29th, 2009 Leave a comment »
MLB Recap: August 18
Colorado Rockies 4 Washington Nationals 3- Ubaldo Jimenez gave up two earned runs on seven hits in eight innings as he picked up his 11th victory of the season. Brad Hawpe, Carlos Gonzalez, and Clint Barmes all hit solo shots for the Rockies, who improved to 66-53 on the season; Hawpe ended the game with 2 RBIs. Craig Stammen, Nyjer …
by Derek Johnson on August 19th, 2009 Leave a comment »