Concussion symptoms return for Joe Mauer: 'I'm not there yet'
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twincities.comPosted May 31, 2018, 10:13 PM UTC
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twincities.comI'm thinking the only way the team re-signs him is if it's on a cheap deal. They have an abundance of infield options on the team and in the system (slide Sano to 1B, Escobar at 3B, Polanco, Adrianza, Gordon, Royce Lewis, and others). They really don't need Joe on the roster, pragmatically speaking.
That being said, he's St Paul's own Joe fucking Mauer. He's the senior-most Twin, the fan favorite, been on the cover of video games, and the guy I'd want at the plate when the team has to get a hit/walk. And you know he still REALLY wants to win it all with the home club. I don't wanna have to see Joe wear another uniform either. Just.......nah.
TL;DR: Fuck concussions man, they took our M&M boys from us. Feel better Joe.
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They won't have to re-sign him. Mauer is going to retire after this year. The dude has more money than God and 2 young children. There's zero reason for him to continue putting his health on the line at this point in his career/life.
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Mauer might keep playing simply because he enjoys baseball.
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Just in case you we're having a good day...
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The optimism is getting harder and harder to come by.
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He's in the last year of his contract. We have that going for us right now with him.
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You really gotta wonder if these symptoms returning might be what makes his decision at the end of the year.
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I hope he has invested wisely
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I don't know, Joe Mauer seems like the kind of guy who might blow a lot of his money on wise investment opportunities.
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It’s 180 million dollars, even if he just shoved it in his mattress he’d be fine
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Damn it. This year is cursed.
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God fucking damnit
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The Twins should really sign Hanley Ramirez.
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I hope he can come back soon.
So we can trade him to a contender and see if he can't get a ring this fall.
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He wouldn't waive his no trade. He's happy living here
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I'm sure he is happy living here?
That wasn't my point.
Considering his age and contract, why not trade him at the deadline to a contender to see if he can't get a ring, you know?
Obviously he'd have to waive his no trade clause.
I'm cool with the down votes over just having a conversation.
Enjoy your day.
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I didn't downvote you, I'm wanting to just have a conversation too. The reason I brought up the fact that he's happy living here is that it's the reason he probably won't be waiving his no-trade clause. I'm sure that if we're out of contention when the time comes, we'll have the conversation with Mauer to see if he would like a trade, but I would be absolutely shocked if he chose to be traded over playing out the season here.
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This is the darkest timeline
well, at least since it's so dark there's no bright light to exacerbate his concussion symptoms
lol god dammit I'm trying to be depressed here