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by **jpbusta** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:11 pm

I was reading sports illustrated the other day and I read an article on him. I realized that he's the 1st round, 1st pick by the twins. Is he projected to put up some good numbers this season? I can pick him up off the waivers and stash him in my DL when big tex comes off of it. What are everyone's opinions on him?

by **trac02** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:17 pm

He'll be one of the great ones so long as that knee injury doesn't cause any trouble along the line. He is a high average, patient hitter that hasn't shown much power but could develop it over time. For this year think .290-.300, 8HR, 60-70 RBI. You could do worse at catcher.

by **Z-Dog** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:28 pm

Agree with Trac on that. If you have a DL slot, Mauer is worth picking up. His OBP will be very strong, and the Twinnies are putting up a fair number of runs.

by **slomo007** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 1:37 pm

My catcher situation is terrible...I drafted Phillips but recently gave up on him. My plan was to pick up either Mauer or LeCroy when they come back from injury. I realize LeCroy has more power, and Mauer hits for a better average....but which one would you rather have in a 5x5 roto? LeCroy will probably play more games, while Mauer has much more upside...any thoughts?

by **Amazinz** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:32 pm

If it's a redraft league I'd take LeCroy, in a keeper I'd take Mauer.

by **Zito is God** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:51 pm

He'd be great in keeper, anywhere else....nah

by **Joe Mauer** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 4:58 pm

Keeper league go with Joe......but I like both short term.

by **LBJackal** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:21 pm

I agree with Amazinz and Zito is God: In a keeper, yes, in a redraft, no way.

by **CubsFan7724** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 5:24 pm

Ill agree, if its a redraft Lecroy all the way. I cant believe the Twins took Mauer over Mark Prior, but oh well, worked out for the cubs ;-D

by **Gardne** » Mon Apr 26, 2004 6:20 pm

CubsFan7724 wrote:Ill agree, if its a redraft Lecroy all the way. I cant believe the Twins took Mauer over Mark Prior, but oh well, worked out for the cubs

Its cause gardenhire is an idiot and he's basically done nothing for the Twins except get Shannon stewart. Oh and I went to school with his daughter and she's a whore and probably thought maur was cute, so she told daddy to get him. I hate Gardenhire, with Prior we woulda been World series Champs

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