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It's sad that someone can be that good and be so unknown visually to mainstream America. Put him in a national commercial right now and a huge majority of the country would watch it and say "who was that?".

Well that is a factor but he can get similar deals in the midwest especially after winning this most recent MVP. the more I hear from him the more he sounds like a low key dowen to earth kind of guy and I think with the new financial structure for the Twins with the new stadium they will be able to give him something that will make him happy to stay in his own back yard.

Not sure I buy that argument...remember Griffey Jr played in Seattle, MJ was in Chicago, Gretzky was in Edmonton for example...maybe the problem stems from his wearing a mask all the time.

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Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  11.24 by Golden Bay

Not sure I buy that argument...remember Griffey Jr played in Seattle, MJ was in Chicago, Gretzky was in Edmonton for example...maybe the problem stems from his wearing a mask all the time.

Chicago is the THIRD largest market, the WORLD knew of Michael Jordan, you'd go overseas and when you'd say "Chicago" instead of referencing Al Capone (sadly what we were know for prior to MJ) they'd say "Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan!". Also I believe Gretzky didn't start doing ads until he went to the L.A. Kings.

Seattle is a larger town than the "Twins" and there is nothing over there (Seattle area) for a relatively large populace (Portland, etal.) to watch so Griffey started as a "regional" favorite.

The problem is MN is very unpopulated given it's size (lived in Rochester) and the Dakotas offer minimal viewership as does Iowa. He's surround by predominantly empty states, move him lower in the rust belt like Chicago and he'd be a star.................not saying he'd go to either Chicago team but the outcome would be that he'd have notoriety............

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Originally posted 10:58 AM ET  11.24 by Chasin' Utleys

Chicago is the THIRD largest market, the WORLD knew of Michael Jordan, you'd go overseas and when you'd say "Chicago" instead of referencing Al Capone (sadly what we were know for prior to MJ) they'd say "Michael Jordan, Michael Jordan!". Also I believe Gretzky didn't start doing ads until he went to the L.A. Kings.Seattle is a larger town than the "Twins" and there is nothing over there (Seattle area) for a relatively large populace (Portland, etal.) to watch so Griffey started as a "regional" favorite.The problem is MN is very unpopulated given it's size (lived in Rochester) and the Dakotas offer minimal viewership as does Iowa. He's surround by predominantly empty states, move him lower in the rust belt like Chicago and he'd be a star.................not saying he'd go to either Chicago team but the outcome would be that he'd have notoriety............

Just saying that I don't buy the story's argument that he has to be on the East Coast and you actually helped back my argument...plus he likes his hunting and fishing (which are tough to do in the concrete jungle) so he can become a poster boy for Cabelas.

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Originally posted 10:18 AM ET  11.24 by Golden Bay

Not sure I buy that argument...remember Griffey Jr played in Seattle, MJ was in Chicago, Gretzky was in Edmonton for example...maybe the problem stems from his wearing a mask all the time.

Who is Gretzky?

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Originally posted 11:18 AM ET  11.24 by SlinkyRedfoot

Who is Gretzky?

GET A DUNCE CAP! Sorry,

@ Chase Utleys- Gretzky did do ads when he was in Edmonton they were just...Canadian ads

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Originally posted 11:40 AM ET  11.24 by A.Hendry

GET A DUNCE CAP! Sorry,

Smile like a donut, fruitcake!

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Originally posted 11:18 AM ET  11.24 by SlinkyRedfoot

Who is Gretzky?

only the greatest bowler to come out of the great state of maine ever

he could be wearing pinstripes this spring

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Originally posted 12:44 PM ET  11.24 by CJB1

he could be wearing pinstripes this spring

Hey that's really going out on a limb! lol

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Originally posted 12:44 PM ET  11.24 by CJB1

he could be wearing pinstripes this spring

the twins do weat pinstripes.

brett favrey was pretty well known in ads..perhaps mauer can peddle wranglers...or be the face of johnsonvill brats...he can be a sausage peddler

wear not, weat

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Originally posted 12:44 PM ET  11.24 by CJB1

he could be wearing pinstripes this spring

Gretzky?

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Originally posted 01:08 PM ET  11.24 by SlinkyRedfoot

Gretzky?

Favre?

Mauer is the man, it would be good for baseball to see him stay in minnesota

Mauer could get some good endorsements on the West coast also.....particularly in L.A.

Mauer's agent is Ron Shapiro who is the same guy that represented both Kirby Puckett and Cal Ripken - who both played for only one team their entire careers. With the new stadium, Mauer being from the area and his representation, my money is on him staying a Twin.

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Originally posted 12:44 PM ET  11.24 by CJB1

he could be wearing pinstripes this spring

at least 4 different teams wear pinstripes, were you refering to a specific team or just uniform design?
Don't the twins already have a pinstripe home uni?

i suspect that it would be the improved opportunity to win that would cause mauer to leave minnesota, as opposed to $$$