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In what a Twins official described as "a minor procedure," All-Star catcher Joe Mauer recently had surgery to eliminate a kidney obstruction. Twins General Manager Bill Smith said that Mauer is recovering from the Dec. 22 surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training when pitchers and catcher report to Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 14.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

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January 3, 2009  07:40 AM ET
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Try some Flomax Joe!

January 3, 2009  08:43 AM ET
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this deserves any news space?

January 3, 2009  11:58 AM ET
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Wow what "STOP THE PRESSES" stuff this is......... in other news Manny has a carbunkle lanced off his arse........

January 3, 2009  12:57 PM ET
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this is another sign the sox/yanks are getting mauer in 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dont believe me just ask one of their fans

January 3, 2009  01:16 PM ET
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I am a fan and I don't think the yankees will get him 2012........

January 3, 2009  01:33 PM ET
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Originally posted 11:58 AM ET  01.03 by Chasin' Utleys

Wow what "STOP THE PRESSES" stuff this is......... in other news Manny has a carbunkle lanced off his arse........

Another outpatient procedure provided copay-free by your friendly neighborhood Marmosito. Tell your friends.

January 3, 2009  01:41 PM ET
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Originally posted 01:16 PM ET  01.03 by Twins Fan...

I am a fan and I don't think the yankees will get him 2012........

When the Yankees want someone, they've proven that they are willing to overpay to get them.... nothing anyone can do about it until they get a hard cap.....

January 3, 2009  02:49 PM ET
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Mauer should drink a beer every so often. That will unblock the kidneys!

As for his status, I cannot imagine the Twins opening up their pocketbooks to keep him if possible. He's a hometown boy and the best catcher in baseball right now.

January 3, 2009  03:02 PM ET
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Originally posted 01:16 PM ET  01.03 by Twins Fan...

I am a fan and I don't think the yankees will get him 2012........

The Yankees have Romine, Cervelli, and Montero. They don't need an catcher..maybe a stop gap.

January 3, 2009  03:03 PM ET
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January 3, 2009  10:33 PM ET
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We are keeping a close eye on are 2010 free agent acquistion please take good care of him - sincerely Red Sox Management.

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