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If this picture with the Captain Morgan mascot is any indication, Mauer and Morneau are enjoying All-Star week

Posted on July 13th, 2009 – 2:48 PM
By Michael Rand

mauermorenau3.JPGThat photo, which recently moved on the AP wire, was said to have been taken last night during pre-All Star festivities. So you do the math: 13-7 victory during the day, partying in St. Louis by night.

It’s good to see the M&M boys cutting loose.

Suggested captions, please, in the comments.

(Our immediate effort: Why did they make Joe Nathan dress up like that?)

41 Responses to "If this picture with the Captain Morgan mascot is any indication, Mauer and Morneau are enjoying All-Star week"

Stu says:

July 13th, 2009 at 2:58 pm

Justin Morneau (right) betrays Canadian roots by appearing genuinely happy to receive a gimme shirt.

lattewarrior says:

July 13th, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Got a little Jesus in ya?

Stu says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:01 pm

Captain Jeremiah Morgan (left), before the healing touch of Joe Mauer (center) cured him of his wanderlust. Morgan has since taken a job with his father’s landscaping company and settled down with his longtime wench, Debbie (far right).

Dave MN says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

Derek Jeter is wondering why Morneau is holding his jersey.

/ESPN’d

jama says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:06 pm

Justin to the Captain: “No you’re doing the shocker all wrong!”

jama says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:12 pm

Joe Mauer swings and misses when it comes to having and Entourage.

AZGopherGirl says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:16 pm

Some dudes would say there’s more than one pirate in this picture, but I think that’s just their wishful thinking.

crapola says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:18 pm

Justin Morneau sports the jersey of the team he and Joe will be playing for in 2012 and 2011 respectively…

jama says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:23 pm

After this picture was taken, Morneau knocked the Captain out claiming victory for Windsor and Candians everywhere.

Corbincredible says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

M&M N the Captain Make it Happen!

Joker says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:29 pm

Mauer: As a consolation prize for not making the all star team, I will let you keep the free t-shirt and stand in front for the photo.

DW says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:40 pm

Can “The Captain” play “The 2nd base”?? and possibly hit in the 2 spot? (Is that Nathan to the far left, focussing on the ladies and not on el capitan?…classic)

sham says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:49 pm

I want to see the picture with the guy who was handing out the free white dress shirts since everyone in the picture seems to be wearing one.

Dan D. Lion says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:52 pm

Hey Punto, Should I where this jersey when I slide into first on Tuesday night and embarrass the whole state?

Joker says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:53 pm

Mauer’s mom can rest assured that he still doesn’t know how to talk to women as shown in this photo.

Bad to the Bone says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:56 pm

The Twins’ Mauer and Morneau sign autographs at the MLB All-Star Game Festivities for the head honcho who came up with the lame Twins Radio ads that aren’t funny!

renslin34 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 3:58 pm

How do two of the best hitters in the game cope with life on a middling ballclub? They go to the barrrrgh!

Clarence Swamptown says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:01 pm

“Joe, do a slow spin. Justin, arch your back and look back at me really mean, like a dragon. Very good, you’re a very convincing dragon. Arr, these picture will serve me well on those lonely nights at sea.”

BCTF says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:04 pm

Why is Joe Nathan wearing the goofy red hat?

BCTF says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:07 pm

Shoot, I just saw your comment

Matt R says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:08 pm

That is what happens when you go sailing with the captain. Looks like they were sailing pretty hard. Been there done that.

Patek Fan says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:09 pm

Justin Morneau wins a Captain Morgan jersey for being the first one to answer a MLB trivia question and the question was….What color commentator talks more about himself than any other at the “Major Legaue level.”

curdface3 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:11 pm

Arrrggghhh…drink me rum and you’ll never strike out again…unless your facing Mark Buerhle…Arrrggghhh!

TuttSchiff says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

The Captain tries to get the inside scoop on whether or not Brett FAAAAARRRRRRRRVE is comin’ to the Vikings.

Michael Rand says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:21 pm

I’m working on something with Mauer and striking out for the fifth time Sunday. A little help?

Nicole Nyarko says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:43 pm

Nice to see the boys let loose and have a good time! St. Louis is definitely a party town. I wish I was there partying with them!

Evets says:

July 13th, 2009 at 4:52 pm

Here are three guys that never return my calls.

SBG says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:06 pm

“Life’s not fair. These two guys are making $21 million combined this year and I have to wear this stupid costume for $7/hr.”

Mike M. says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:11 pm

The Molotov Cocktail:

1 part Captain, 2 parts Canadian Club, & a splash of 7.

Spock says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:12 pm

It’s illogical how Mauer turned water into Captain.

The year 2011 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:24 pm

The heart of the Yankee lineup.

Twinsfan says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:37 pm

If Nathan motorboats before every pitch I would love to see how much motorboating happened after he had some captain in him. Sea Wrenches beware-

Evets says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:39 pm

A poorly disguised Theo Epstein talks long term contracts with Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau.

dangle06 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 5:49 pm

ARGH!!!! Do you want the hook or the CAPTAINS SHOCKER?!?!?

AnneH28 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 6:48 pm

If it is Nathan with his back to the photo, they’ve officially put in for 3-for-1 on those white shirts.
Stolen from the 2006 wardrobe of Marion Gaborik (he was having a moving sale).

Portana says:

July 13th, 2009 at 8:33 pm

I went to the all star game and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.

minnesota nice says:

July 13th, 2009 at 9:42 pm

To Dan D. Lion:

ye who live in glass houses…sliding headfirst into first base < not knowing the difference between wear and where.

stormy34 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 11:51 pm

Mauer: “Justine rocks over Bill Smith!He just traded Punto for that cool jersey!”

stormy34 says:

July 13th, 2009 at 11:53 pm

Mauer:”Justin, that is. Justine Bateman does too.”

mb says:

July 19th, 2009 at 10:15 am

Joe Nathan is not wearing the red hat

mic says:

July 27th, 2009 at 2:00 am

Justin, “I can’t wait to turn around and hand this shirt to the skank behind me and see what I can get from behind her!” Joe, “Be cool man, it’s The Captain.”