1.
I love catching, being involved in every pitch of the game, obviously it beats you up both mentally and physically.
Joe Mauer
2.
I'm not as cool as I'm supposed to be.
Joe Mauer
3.
When things are said and done, I always want to be remembered as a great teammate and a great player.
Joe Mauer
4.
I have a few goals that I kind of keep to myself.
Joe Mauer
5.
I want to be back behind the plate as long as I can. I can help the team that way, and I like being in control and in charge.
Joe Mauer
6.
It frustrates me if I'm not good at something, so I do it until I get good at it.
Joe Mauer
7.
I'm looking to get better, and anything that will help me accomplish that, I'm all ears.
Joe Mauer
8.
As you get older, you learn there are some things out of your control.
Joe Mauer
9.
It was always baseball for me. This is what I always wanted to do.
Joe Mauer
10.
I always said I wanted to be the best at what I could do. I feel like I can improve.
Joe Mauer
11.
Nobody wants to hear me rap.
Joe Mauer
12.
I kinda miss having Miss USA around.
Joe Mauer
13.
I hate striking out, doesn't matter what time of the game. I just don't like striking out.
Joe Mauer
14.
When I learned the news about Harmon today, I felt like I lost a family member. He has treated me like one of his own. It's hard to put into words what Harmon has meant to me. He first welcomed me into the Twins family as an 18-year-old kid and has continued to influence my life in many ways. He is someone I will never forget and will always treasure the time we spent together. Harmon will be missed but never forgotten.
Joe Mauer