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Rumors: Is a free agent signing frenzy coming? After all, this was the team that gave Nathan his first opportunity to be a closer. It was also the team that rewarded him lucratively for his efforts. Minnesota was very good to Joe Nathan—why leave? By signing that huge contract, Mauer, whether he likes it or not, became the de facto team leader. Mauer will never be a guy who gets in someone's face, but if he could have played through some of his injuries maybe Nathan would have had a different outlook on the team's future and stayed.
A big season by Mauer should be motivating because Mauer can't afford to have a mutiny inside his own clubhouse. If that happens, more people will be following Joe Nathan's lead and headed toward greener pastures. One of the problems athletes find when they sign large contracts is that the team doesn't have the money to spend to get free agents to help them. The other factor is what if these free agents don't want to play there period?
This could happen if Mauer has another lackluster season. Free agents are in the same position that Mauer is in, without the pressure. When a free agent looks at a team, they usually ask themselves if the pieces are there to help them succeed. It's almost a given that a player would rather play with Joe Mauer than Joe Mauer.
A bounce-back season could help the Twins attract an ace or another middle-of-the-lineup hitter that could take some of the pressure off Mauer to carry this team. It is beneficial for Mauer to have a good season. The Joe Mauer fan club! It's almost an illustration of how Joe Mauer must feel when it comes to his relationship with the fans.
A couple years ago, the thought of a Joe Mauer statue in front of Target Field would have been welcomed with open arms. Today, Twins fans aren't as kind to the "Baby Jesus.
Over the first couple of years, Mauer couldn't go wrong with Twins fans. It was Minnesotans' version of Aaron Rodgers: a likeable athlete who was elite and couldn't really be cheered against. Bold season totals indicate player led league. Italic season totals indicate player led all major leagues. Sign up for the free Stathead newsletter and get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. View a sample email. It's also available for football, basketball and hockey.
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