This unfortunately was the right move. I believe in Hicks but I'd let him collect his thoughts in AA (and not hear about him the rest of the year). As wild card competitors the Twins will need to roll with Fuld and cross their fingers or make a trade.
Not that bad but you are right -- Gardy still sees Mauer as the teams best hitter, and #3 hitters don't bunt, meanwhile people here at TD wonder if Mauer should move down a few slots, have wondered for several weeks