Thoughts on Joe Mauer

[tisosy11]

Lord knows a Thursday nighter after a Sunday day game is out of the question!

[Willy]

Yah, keep complaining about him. I know everyone thinks he is a [me] and not a great catcher, but guess what? He is one of the top 2 or 3 catchers in the league both offensively and defensively. I will admit at times he can be a little soft though.

I know everyone loves to take the Barrerio route and rip "Baby Jesus" to no end, but really other than a few media members, I think Mauer takes more heat from the fans than anyone in this state as far as professional ball players go.

People got too excited early when all we ever heard was that Joe was going to develop into a power hitter, he was a #1 pick, etc, etc.

Fact is, he is young, is a great hitter and defender and is signed for the Twins long term. He is a guy I want on my team if I am playing I will tell you that. Also if you were to ask any MLB player or coach who is among the top catchers in the league and I will bet Mauers name comes up more than most.

[PierBridge]

Good post Willy! although I disagree with the soft comment injuries happen it has nothing to do with being soft and actually to play as many games as he did last year at the catcher position with his injuries shows he is quit tough.

[Dahitman44]

everyone thinks he is a [me]

Willy -- how do you get away with what you say and I don;t say anything even close to that I I get (poor usage choice) or something?

What gives? Do you have connections? Just kidding.

[ozzie]

you cant say b s together but you can say [me]???? really that is kinda funny

[Dahitman44]

Can you really say that?

I just figured it was my bald head and twin guns that made people flag me.

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

So Hitman,

What's new, [me] cat? LOL

I agree!

Windy

[Dahitman44]

Right on, My Pale Socks Brother!

[genegodawa]

I think [me] is just a synonym for WSox fan so that makes it ok.....

[Scott K]

 Originally Posted By: genegodawa

I think [me] is just a synonym for WSox fan so that makes it ok.....

LOL... That was funny!!

[tisosy11]

ahha those cubs are a nice story!

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Be aware my laughing Twinkie friends that the area surrounding Geno's beloved Cubbies is fondly known as "boys town" you will have to ask Geno why but I have heard that there are many fellas up there who are a tad light in the loafers, if you get my drift! None of that Nancy-Boy stuff on the south side!

Windy

[tisosy11]

ahha Boy's town!!!

[Dahitman44]

Cubbies --

Now that is a funny team.

They remind me of the low-budget Twins -- They try to do just enough to fill (most) the seats.

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Hitman,

My two favorite baseball teams are the White Sox...And whoever is playing the Cubs!

That being said, I could not disagree with you more. The Cubbies would fill that bandbox of a park if the Little Sisters of the Blind were on the field playing! LOL

The Cubbies are notorious for overpaying for talent that is past its prime and for signing huge long term deals. I think they might still be paying Slammy Sosa, is that right Geno?

The idiots who attend games at Wiggly Field are just there until the bars open up in "Boys Town" and then they are off to a night of "fellowship" if you get my drift. They could care less who is winning and most of the time probably could not tell you if you asked!

Windy

[genegodawa]

Yeah, last year Cub fans couldn't even keep up with how many they won.

It was just not as easy to keep track of wins for the 1st place Cubbies as it was for the 5th place WSox!

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Geno,

Even a broken watch is right twice a day! LOL

Don't make me pull the stats out of the Cubbies vs Pale Hose with winning records in the last 20 years, it won't be pretty for you. Now getting back to Hitman's question, have the Cubbies finally paid off ole Slammy or do they still owe him a year or two at 30 mil per? I think they still got a while to go on Nomar as well!!!

Windy

[SledNeck]

let me get this straight

cubs= boys town

sox= BROs town

correct?

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Sled,

There may be some people with very good sun tans near The Cell, my brotha from anotha motha! But you nailed the Cubbies equation exactly.

Windy

[tisosy11]

I'll be in the cell june 7th (and maybe the 6th or 8th) cheering on the Minnesota Twins!!!

[Dahitman44]

Funny stuff.

Love it!

Cub fans and the Gansta fans -- gotta love it.

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Tisosy,

Me and some of my sout side hommies will be waiting for you....In the parking lot! LOL

Have a good time, man. Order some of the ultimate nachos but only if you are in the good seats, not the regular ones, they only have the basic nachos.

Windy

[tisosy11]

We might be 12th row bleachers...not sure. My buddy is a huge sox fan down there and likes to get a huge tailgate going a couple times a year!

[Windy City Walleye Hunter]

Don't forget the bean bags for the tail gating!

Windy

[tisosy11]

oh yea - bags are a must!

we usually have bags, beer, 1-2 grills, beer, meat, tunes, beer and anything else...

not sure his finishing touches but thats usually the way we roll when tailgating...