Yah, well, when you reach my age, 40 will be your "wonder years." As in "I wonder why I still did stupid stuff when I was 40." And then you'll realize it couldn't have been all that stupid because you're still around to think about those salad days.
I have to wonder if multiple factors are at play here. 1. The league has figured out Mauer and adjusted accordingly. 2. Mauer has not made or is unable to adjust his approach to hitting. 3. The concussion suffered has played a factor in the precipitous decline in Mauer's ability. For what it's worth.
Well, nothing like Rookie meets Big League pitching. I suppose the pitchers have to go after the youngster while they can, because down the road, it will probably swing the other way.
So, as the game starts, I'm heading to the garage to clean up various firearms I used this morning. Steel Challenge, baby!! I need to do something to distract from the game today.
You know things are bad when even Dick and Bert aren't overly impressed, to say the least, with Duensing. DicknBert could see the disaster unfolding before their eyes.