The Twins have confirmed that Joe Mauer’s inflamed sacroiliac joint is not related to the kidney surgery he had in December. The Twins medical staff is pleased with how he’s recovered from that Dec. 22 surgery.

But the Twins have announced that GM Bill Smith and, perhaps, team physician Dr. John Steubs will meet with the media at about 6 p.m. Twin Cities time. Hopefully they will provide some details as to why Mauer is having pain in that area and what course of action will they take beyond boosting his medication. Stay tuned. Joe C. has been at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers all day, waiting for this moment….

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