This particular thread aside, few "rip" Mauer for walking in a run, particularly in a PA where he is only thrown one strike. And I obviously don't follow the Reds closely, but I doubt many would "rip" Votto for that either. Fans responses to Mauer can be unfair, agreed. On both sides. I don't think it's unfair to question whether Mauer is the best hitter he could be, based on his unwillingness to vary his approach based on the situation. I know I'm just a Neanderthal who thinks that RBI are important in winning baseball games, but I think RBI matter in winning baseball games. Sometimes a walk is great. Sometimes, someone needs to lace a double to a gap somewhere.