Westgaard66

Look at the 1st two rows. ANTI-CLUTCH

Well here is some clutch stats for Mr. Mauer. http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp161/westgaard66/0AA3B093-3006-4F10-9403-9F7D620B6A12.png

Yes that is what the stat represented, but I am willing to bet it was a very small %. I wish I knew how to dig into stats more. I would like to see his BA the last two seasons w/ RISP in innings 6-9

Its not that simple. I did not type OBA w/ RISP. OBA with RISP is great and all, but walks don't drive in runs unless the bases are jacked. This season he has struck out or walked in 24 of his 49 plate appearances with RISP. Last season he struck out or walked in 45 of 110. In 2012 he struck or or walked in 62 of 170 PAs w/RISP So since April 2013, in damn near HALF of his Plate appearances, mauer didn't even put the ball in play. (Props to anyone who can find a way to see how many double plays he hit into with RISP since the start of last season. ) Back to my original post. I typed "when the game is on the line." guess how many game winning RBI has this season? I know MLB doesn't recognize that stat anymore, but just take a guess....... Zero....(318 MLBers have more than him) Guess how many he had last season? 2...... (304 had more than he did) In 2012? 11.....(43 had more than he did) In summary and in my opinion, Mauer has not been clutch for the better part of a season. Teams have adapted to his approach to hitting in order to minimize the amount of damage he can do. They know how to pitch to him so he doesn't put the ball in play in nearly half of his PAs w/ RISP because he either walks (which buoys his OBA w/ RISP) or strikes out. Honestly, basically averaging 1 for 3 w/ a walk per game is great for his BA & OBA stats, but when that "1" occurs will determine whether he is clutch or not. I bet if #7 was at his 2012 numbers, many would be questioning his "emotion" or even his approach to hitting. if it's possible, I would really like to see a breakdown of Mauer's batting average, OBA and runs driven in by inning..... (for the record....this response got typed up before I read Parker's article on Mauer's struggles, which I found to be a great read, but needed to put some of the onus for change in approach on #7 himself)

I just want him to be clutch. He can be a goddamn stoic, emotionless mute with an ability to control himself that rivals the guards at Buckingham Palace for the rest of his HOF career as long as he starts producing when the freaking game is on the line.

1.) Jesus Christ on Ice Skates is Mauer's approach to hitting frustrating. At bats like his last one make me want to scream at him. His 2nd at bat he jumped on the 1st pitch for a single. Why doesn't he do that more often?!?!?!? 2.) That base running by Plouffe just made me cringe.

Is anybody else thinking this plate ump is having issues?

What happened to willingham? Why the hell is Bartlett in LF?

Hicks and Arcia for me with a splash of Josmil Pinto. I love watching the up & comers that have a zeal for the game. with that being said, I just may actively root AGAINST the Jasons. I can't stand Kubel and Bartlett offers nothing exciting or useful to the team.

No. No. No. A thousand times no. Morgan an is a giant doosher, and I would be upset if the Twins wasted a moment of their time on him.

honestly i am cool with that…..USe the money you were going to spend on Salty or AJ and go get another SP.

Awesome! now, one more legit pitcher and Salty & would be very pleased with the FO's efforts this offseason.

If one of the twins relievers is reading this, It would make my month to see a stone cold stunner

Jesus Christ on Ice Skates..... i'm jumping the remove Gardy bandwagon. Time for a new voice that may motivate these Lackluster veterans.

Mr. Dozier is on quite the tear lately..... Lets hope he can keep a semblance of this pace....