What If?

There is something happening right now that most of the country doesn't really know about. It's our little secret here in Minnesota. We'll let you know soon enough, but this is our secret, our news. Once everyone else finds out it will become every one's news. There will be magazine covers, Sunday conversations, national reporter after national reporter asking, what if?
The news of course is the fact that Joe Mauer is batting over .400. He is currently batting .429, with a more than 50 point lead over any other player with at least 150 at bats. No one has batted .400 for 68 years. But what if Joe Mauer does it?
Joe Mauer is as Minnesotan as Lake Mille Lacs. He is ours. He grew up here, he has never left looking for greener pastures, and a bigger spotlight. Remember he had a scholarship offer from Florida St. to be the quarterback. We all know someone who knows him, and they all say that he is a great guy. I've never heard an ill word spoke about him. He has the boyish good looks, with the right answers all the time. Last night he went 4 for 4 and said he came into that game not feeling well, and just wanted to give his team the best chance to win. He's won 2 batting titles as a catcher.
He will show up in all the newspaper leader boards nation wide right before the all-star break if he plays at his current pace. So be prepared for the reporters at the all star game to ask all the questions that accompany someone chasing history. Also remember Joe Mauer is a free agent after next year. Jorge Posada is wearing down, and Jason Varitek is terrible, so don't think these teams won't offer him the world. He could possibly be a 27 year old catcher who has won 3 batting titles, 3 gold gloves, found his power, and batted .400. I hope the Twins sign him soon, because if he hits .400 his price tag will no longer be Twins money, it will be Yankees money. So in 2 years it might be 1. Jeter 2. Mauer 3. Rodriguez 4. Texiera, what if?