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Joe Mauer #7 | Catcher | Minnesota Twins
Height: 6-5    Weight: 226    Throws: R    Bats: L
Born: Apr 19, 1983, St. Paul, MN
Contract: Signed through 2010
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September 30, 2006
Because Saturday's game was an early day game following a night game, Joe Mauer was given the day off to rest, according to the AP. The rest also helped him preserve his AL-leading .346 batting average. No catcher has ever won the AL batting title.
September 24, 2006
Joe Mauer was given a routine day off Saturday, the Twins official site reports. "We're trying to play it all the way out with a lot of guys, but with a catcher, it's a different story," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "This will hopefully give Joe's legs a little break." The Twins should be able to wrap up a playoff spot before the end of the regular season next Sunday, so it will be a surprise if Mauer doesn't receive at least one more day off over the final week.
August 19, 2006
Manager Ron Gardenhire plans to rest Joe Mauer in the series finale against the White Sox on Sunday afternoon, according to the AP. Mauer has admitted to feeling fatigued of late. "I think we all know that he's going to need those days as we head down the stretch," Gardenhire said.
July 26, 2006
Joe Mauer got a routine day off on Wednesday, according to the AP. "This gives [Mauer] an opportunity to get back-to-back [days off]," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "As hard as it is to write him out of the lineup, it is the right thing to do every once in a while for him."
July 6, 2006
Joe Mauer was back in the lineup on Wednesday after missing Tuesday's game with a sore hamstring, banged up foot, and stomach problems, according to the Twins website. He went 1-for-3 and is expected to play at least two out of the three games in the upcoming series against Texas.
July 4, 2006
Joe Mauer was once again out of the lineup for the Twins on Tuesday because of what's now being called severe indigestion. Mauer, who also missed Sunday's game, is expected to play on Wednesday.
July 4, 2006
Joe Mauer returned to the lineup for the Twins on Monday despite his stomach ailment. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a medical examination ruled out any severe ailment.
July 2, 2006
Joe Mauer missed Sunday's game with a stomach problem, according to the AP. Mauer said that he had been up all night sweating. He was scheduled to be examined on Sunday night.
June 27, 2006
Joe Mauer had a career-high five hits Tuesday night. He has at least four hits in a game four times this season and now leads the majors with a .389 batting average.
June 26, 2006
Joe Mauer continued his red-hot play Monday, collecting four hits and a career-best five RBI in the Twins 8-2 win over the Dodgers, according to the AP. Mauer, who leads the majors with a .377 batting average, is batting .415 (34-for-82) during the month of June.
June 18, 2006
Joe Mauer will get a routine day off to rest Sunday, according to the Star-Tribune. He's started every game since May 24 and will be replaced in the lineup Sunday by Mike Redmond. Mauer could still be used as a pinch-hitter.
June 9, 2006
Joe Mauer remained red-hot Friday night, collecting three hits in five at-bats to raise his league leading batting average to .384. Mauer is batting .530 (17-for-32) during the month of June.
April 29, 2006
Joe Mauer returned to the lineup Saturday after missing two games with a sore hamstring, according to the AP. He went 2-for-4 in his return.
April 29, 2006
Joe Mauer probably will return to action for today's game, according to the Star-Tribune. He has missed the past two games as a precaution due to a sore hamstring.
April 27, 2006
Joe Mauer was out of the starting lineup Thursday beacuse of a sore hamstring, according to the AP. The Twins expect Mauer to be back in the lineup Friday. Mike Redmond started behind the plate in Mauer's absence.
April 13, 2006
With today's day game, Joe Mauer will get the day off, according to the Star-Tribune. Mike Redmond will get the start behind the plate.
March 5, 2006
Joe Mauer agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins on Saturday, according to the Star Tribune. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Mauer will be eligible for arbitration after 2006.
February 9, 2006
Joe Mauer is healthy, but he doesn't want to risk pushing his surgically repaired knee by playing in the World Baseball Classic, according to the Star-Tribune.