The lights are on
Showing the wisdom and good judgment that makes its baseball simulator the game of choice for hardball fans, Sony is putting the best player in baseball on the cover of its 2010 edition: Joe Mauer. The Minnesota Twins catcher won the stronger (American) League's Most Valuable Player honors for the 2009 season after leading the Twins on an amazing comeback for the AL Central championship. Mauer, often referred to by Minnesotans as "the Baby Jesus" for his boyish good looks and miraculous baseball ability, is the only catcher to win an AL batting title – and he's got three on his shelf.
Unlike certain other MVP choices who play premium defensive positions, Mauer's ability on the field lives up to his reputation. If he went out of his way to make plays look hard (none of them are in fact difficult for him, of course), he would get every single Gold Glove vote from both leagues.
Traditionally, I'd ask you to weigh in on who you feel the most deserving athlete for MLB 10: The Show is in the comments. As there is no other reasonable choice in the face of Mauer's impeccable skills, I think that we can forgo that custom this time.
We'll all have the chance to observe Mauer's greatness when MLB 10: The Show comes out on March 2.
[Editor's note: The above is a true and objective look at the state of Major League Baseball today, and in no way influenced by Adam's Minnesota Twins fandom.]
[via ESPN]
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Maurs freakin good
No doubting that,He made the rangers look like the Pirates in the last stretch of the season
I absolutely hate the yankees, Pissed off about the world series
Hahaa, I think Adam has a man crush on Joe Mauer.
Joe Mauer!? He is a good player but seriously couldnt they have got a better player with someone who plays for a better team like A Pujols.
Joe Mauer is a beast.
Marvelous choice because he is one of the greatest right now. Albert Pujols should get the cover of the game sooner or later.
By the time this game comes out, he'll be on the Yankees.
Too predictable, Reiner.
this game will be simply amazing... 09 was the best sports game of the year, so im intrested to see what sony comes up with to mix it up a little bit, and im glad to see Joe Mauer get some recognition, even though im a huge Tigers fan. But i was expecting Albert Pujols to be on the cover, but Mauer deserves it as well
Come on Reiner, we all know that the Red Sox have been clearing space for him. He's joining Kevin Garnett in Bean Town.
6/8 screenshots on this page have players from the Yankees in them. i think its a sign
Zomroflmayo, Baby Jesus? Not just Baby Jesus, THE Baby Jesus.. Just so its official.. so.. yeah, looks like someone has some competition. *cough*Jesus*cough*..
as much as i hate the Twins (white sox fan), i'll give Joe credit where it's due. he is definitely a *** good hitter and catcher. good for him.
Oh, and state farm adds..lol
Way to go Joe! Then again I think there are a few other selections just as good if not better than Mauer. Mainly Hanley Ramirez, but thats just me being partial. Go Fish!!
I'm actually surprised they named him the spokesman. The guy has zero personality on camera. He's the baseball version of Pete Sampras.
Oh, my little hometown boy is all grown up! Makin' plays, baby! That's what J. Ma does.
He's the greatest player in baseball. He's nothing short of a demigod.
wow, I would have never believed Maurer in a minute. Don't get me wrong he has the skills, but as someonelese said the personality of an ox as well. And besides, to the dismay of all those have said that he will go somwhere else, he's staying put in Minnesota. As far as being the best person deserving, hey what about the pitchers. C'mon, Halladay, C.C., king Felix, or that dude from the giants urghh can't remember is name, show the pitchers some love too!!!!
Bile is rising in my throat after this. I love Mauer, but to say he's the best player in the leagues is just....ugh wrong in so many ways. Pujols is the best
Great choice picking Joe Mauer. Albert Pujols for the next years coming.
As a Gamestop employee I preach to my customers not to buy a system for one game...
On this day I became a hypocrite...