Should the Twins Move Mauer from Behind the Plate?

April 18, 2011 by Aaron Somers · Leave a Comment

Late this past week the Minnesota Twins were forced to place their starting catcher, Joe Mauer, on the 15-day disabled list. Mauer injured his left knee late in the 2010 season, resulting in offseason arthroscopic surgery. According to multiple reports he has yet to regain full muscle strength in the area, despite playing in limited […]

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Some Background Information About the Mookie Wilson Grounder to Bill Buckner in October 1986

January 8, 2011 by Arne Christensen · Leave a Comment

We all know about Buckner and game 6 of the 1986 World Series. But on October 14, 1986, a profile of Buckner by Ross Newhan noted that in 1985 he had “set a big league record for assists by a first baseman with 184.” But, Newhan also noted the long-term impact from “April 18, 1975, […]

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