Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer will participate in HR Derby

[kelly]

it's basically an extra couple sessions BP, it's not a tired thing, it's changing your swing... Mauer's disciplined enough it's not going to effect him, he's a machine. nothing to see here, move on.

think there's only 2 catchers on the roster in an NL park, how many innings behind the plate is much more of a factor than hitting 3 rounds of BP. being the starter it's really the other guy that would get the shaft.

[Gypsy Cab]

Why did Morneau decline to be in the HR Derby? Did it screw up his batting swing?

[Cletus Boyer]

Dick In Dixie wrote:

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You go out and catch 5-6 games a week for 6-7 months and see how up and at 'em you are! I would agree with you if he wasn't a catcher.

You roof houses 12 hours a day(in 90+ degree heat) 6 days a week 52 weeks a year and play double header softball 2 nights a week from may to august.
I'm 10 years older than him...and yes couch pig, I am up and at'um and for a lot less money.
Quit sucking up to him.

[wow]

Doesn't the HR Derby end up messing up your swing?

[huh]

Hopefully they will get HIS name right of he wins...

[Tom]

Probably not the best idea for Joe to hit...but it does give me reason to watch this year. Go Twins!

[bengt]

mauersie. call him mauersie. SI sucks except for the swimsuit issue.