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Joe Mauer: Well Played

Joe Mauer, current cover-gracer of the MLB The Show video games series. Money quote:

I’ll strike out as myself and say something like, ‘C’mon, I could’ve hit that.’

We also learn that the Twins are video-game junkies, too.

kthejoker Posted: July 28, 2010 at 06:37 PM | 34 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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1. Latnam's first name is Bob Lemon's middle name. Posted: July 28, 2010 at 09:12 PM (#3601997)

I must say that commercial with him and the PS3 guy, is hilarious. Also that game is so freaking hard, even with all the sliders moved to easy and in beginners mode, I can't hit for crap. But man can I pitch.

2. Long John McCaine Mutiny on the Bounty (scott) Posted: July 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM (#3602067)

I dunno, I'm a real fan of MLB2K's pitching motions. Throwing a 12-6 curve feels different from throwing a circle change feels different from throwing the heater. It's not as pretty a game, but it's more intuitive.

3. The District Attorney Posted: July 28, 2010 at 10:39 PM (#3602075)

"Well left."
"Well played."
"Well well."
"Well bred."
(dies) "Ah!"

4. Esoteric Posted: July 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM (#3602098)

I never play these games as a rule, but I agree that the Mauer MLB The Show commercial is a gem. The guy's got charisma.

5. Craig in MN Posted: July 29, 2010 at 12:38 AM (#3602152)

I assume that these video games are where Mauer learned to bunt in RBI situations. Of course, since that great outrage occured, the Twins are 7-1, outscoring their opponents 66-16, so maybe it was some genius motivation tactic.

6. sunnyday2 Posted: July 29, 2010 at 12:57 AM (#3602181)

And Mauer's been hitting the ball like, well, Joe Mauer, since then, too.

7. Robinson Cano Plate Like Home Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:36 AM (#3602221)

The Pedroia one was even better.

8. charityslave Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:37 AM (#3602222)

"I'm not even allowed in Mexico" still cracks me up.

9. Best Dressed Chicken in Town Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:47 AM (#3602226)

I don't know how the guy thought he was going to convince Mauer he really didn't know who he was. Obviously he knows they took lots of photos on their trip. And what's his motivation anyway? He just wants to rib his boy by pretending he hasn't heard of him? Doesn't seem very realistic.

That guy is great in all those MLB ads. I think he was also in the Holiday Inn ads of a couple years ago and I liked him there too.

And....indeed he was. "What is he, a clown?" "I hope so." Why do I still find this so hilarious?

Who is this guy? He's awesome. Can we give him his own show?

10. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:15 AM (#3602256)

This guy is pretty funny in this Geico commercial.

11. akrasian Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:25 AM (#3602270)

Yup, his name is Kevin Butler, apparently. Small part in this Everybody Loves Raymond episode. Since then he has become a coveted commercial actor. I see that as the equivalent of a talented AAAA player going to Japan and becoming a minor star there.

12. Russlan will never be fond of Jason Bay Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:28 AM (#3602274)

Kevin Butler is the name of the guy he plays in the commercial, his name is actually Jerry Lambert.

13. jwb Posted: July 29, 2010 at 03:37 AM (#3602334)

Definitely not Butt Head.

14. hokieneer Posted: July 29, 2010 at 03:46 AM (#3602343)

The Pedroia one was even better.

I had completely forgotten about the Pedroia commercial.

15. NJ is feeling better Posted: July 29, 2010 at 09:46 AM (#3602390)

So...uh...Delmon Young is good now?

16. bunyon Posted: July 29, 2010 at 10:26 AM (#3602393)

I see that as the equivalent of a talented AAAA player going to Japan and becoming a minor star there.

As much as I would love to have been a MLB star, I know realize I'd probably have been happier as a AAAA guy who hangs around for a long time. You make decent money for a typical middle-class American, you get to see great baseball and you play every now and again.

Of course, not having A ball talent sort of squelches that.

I can see the same for acting. Sure, you'd like to be a star, but if you can just find a way to stay in the business, make a decent wage, and do some cool bits, that would be a good life, I think.

17. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) Posted: July 29, 2010 at 10:49 AM (#3602399)

As much as I would love to have been a MLB star, I know realize I'd probably have been happier as a AAAA guy who hangs around for a long time. You make decent money for a typical middle-class American, you get to see great baseball and you play every now and again.

I don't know, I'd guess those long bus rides and Motel 6's get real old after 2 or 3 years.

18. Voros McCracken, Human Shield Posted: July 29, 2010 at 12:32 PM (#3602460)

Petagine wound up making quite a bit of money in his career, but that was mostly due to the big contracts he earned in Japan.

We'll see what happens with Matt Murton if he keeps hitting. He's due to make around 1.7 mil in total for two years if the Tigers pick up his option (which seems likely).

19. OsunaSakata Posted: July 29, 2010 at 12:42 PM (#3602474)

I don't know how the guy thought he was going to convince Mauer he really didn't know who he was. Obviously he knows they took lots of photos on their trip. And what's his motivation anyway? He just wants to rib his boy by pretending he hasn't heard of him? Doesn't seem very realistic.

I must be getting old. I don't get the point of that commercial either. It's not that it's unrealistic, since nearly all commercials are unrealistic. I just don't understand what "Kevin Butler" was trying to do.

20. Crispix Attacks Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:04 PM (#3602487)

I like the guy in the Heineken commercials who hangs out with old people. Not sure of the point of those commercials either. Heineken's image is that of a beer for old people, and they admit it, but they try to point out the plus side? I never thought Heineken's image was that of a beer for old people.

What's the deal with those State Farm commercials? Is that guy well-known for something? He acts like Howie Long, wandering around and expecting strangers to recognize him. He looks like a cross between John Stamos and Michael Jackson circa 2006.

21. Ball Point Pen Guy (Will Young) Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:19 PM (#3602497)

My question: what's with using random smaller mammals for commercials lately? First there's the Kia commercial with all the gerbils. Now I saw one yesterday with kittens for something (Wendy's, maybe?). I'll admit, the Kia one set to Fat Boy Slim cracks me up.

22. OsunaSakata Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:33 PM (#3602514)

What's the deal with those State Farm commercials? Is that guy well-known for something?

He has to compete against Flo from Progressive, the Kim Possible clone from E-surance, the quadruple threat of the Caveman, the pile of money, the Gecko and the super-serious narrator from Geico and President David Palmer from Allstate.

23. The Essex Snead Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:34 PM (#3602515)

[15] Still doesn't walk a whole lot (tho he's bested his season total from last year) & I'm guessing his defense still has a nice personality, but, yeah, it looks like Delmon has discovered his inner Garrett Anderson (the Anaheim one) and given it some PEDs.

24. SOLockwood Posted: July 29, 2010 at 01:55 PM (#3602540)

22: Make that quintuple threat -- to include Ryan Zimmerman in DC-area GEICO commercials.

25. SoSH U at work Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:08 PM (#3602558)

My question: what's with using random smaller mammals for commercials lately? First there's the Kia commercial with all the gerbils. Now I saw one yesterday with kittens for something (Wendy's, maybe?). I'll admit, the Kia one set to Fat Boy Slim cracks me up.

Not a fan of that trend. But my least favorite may be the families of mesothelioma. Gotta admit, I'm starting to root for the mesothelioma, or at least for the Wrightnows to become the latest family to qualify for membership.

26. kthejoker Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:17 PM (#3602572)

The kittens are for Quizno's, which also gave us those terrible b3ta.com retarded demon hamsters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuPTZWhz46M

27. Never Give an Inge (Dave) Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:24 PM (#3602588)

28. Best Dressed Chicken in Town Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:41 PM (#3602615)

What's the deal with those State Farm commercials? Is that guy well-known for something? He acts like Howie Long, wandering around and expecting strangers to recognize him. He looks like a cross between John Stamos and Michael Jackson circa 2006.

Ugh, I don't like that guy at all. He's supposed to look boyish and friendly, I guess, but to me he seems slippery. Jerry Lambert eats him for lunch!

State Farm must be feeling the heat...I'm sure this is the first time they've ever acknowledged Geico and Progressive.

I spend too much time analyzing commercials.

29. SoSH U at work Posted: July 29, 2010 at 02:49 PM (#3602624)

Ugh, I don't like that guy at all. He's supposed to look boyish and friendly, I guess, but to me he seems slippery. Jerry Lambert eats him for lunch!

From what I gather, most people find him creepy.

Similiarly, the McDonalds guy who's a complete douche until he has his coffee. That commercial would be a lot more gratifying if, just once, somebody punches him before he gets to the counter.

30. Best Dressed Chicken in Town Posted: July 29, 2010 at 03:25 PM (#3602677)

Yeah I hate that guy!

31. John DiFool2 Posted: July 29, 2010 at 03:34 PM (#3602688)

He has to compete against Flo from Progressive, the Kim Possible clone from E-surance, the quadruple threat of the Caveman, the pile of money, the Gecko and the super-serious narrator from Geico and President David Palmer from Allstate.

Ahh, The General would kick all of their asses.

32. Gaylord Perry the Platypus (oi!) Posted: July 29, 2010 at 03:55 PM (#3602713)

I must be getting old. I don't get the point of that commercial either. It's not that it's unrealistic, since nearly all commercials are unrealistic. I just don't understand what "Kevin Butler" was trying to do.

Isn't the point that he's supposed to be an idiot?

I think that's about right. There was a previous PS3 commercial where he denied the impending price cut was real.

33. Jeff R., P***y Mainlander Posted: July 29, 2010 at 04:14 PM (#3602736)

This Joe Mauer and Joe Nathan Twins promo always makes me laugh.

"I could hit you."

"Pffft."

"Pffft, let's do it!"

34. mex4173 Posted: July 29, 2010 at 06:16 PM (#3602929)

Isn't the point that he's supposed to be an idiot?

I don't think he's an idiot exactly, he's just entirely fixated on selling Playstation products. He doesn't have an off mode. Of course, the Mexico photo does somewhat contradict that, but I figure it was just wining and dining a potential spokesman.

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