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Jim Bickal
Minneapolis

Twins fans sound off on Mauer

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Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, right, is framed by a Los Angeles Dodgers batter as he sits on the bench after being pulled after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers Monday, June 27, 2011 in Minneapolis. Sitting next to him is Justin Morneau, who is on the disabled list. The Dodgers won 15-0.
AP Photo/Jim Mone

With the Twins struggling, some are saying that all-star catcher Joe Mauer should be doing more, like playing first base when he needs a break from catching.

Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan wrote that Mauer should insist on playing every day or start writing refund checks for his $23 million-a-year salary.

Morning Edition producer Jim Bickal talked to fans before Monday's game to hear what they think of the former golden boy from St. Paul.

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Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, right, is framed by a Los Angeles Dodgers batter as he sits on the bench after being pulled after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Dodgers Monday, June 27, 2011 in Minneapolis. Sitting next to him is Justin Morneau, who is on the disabled list. The Dodgers won 15-0.
AP Photo/Jim Mone