Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer's deeply bruised left heel is feeling much better. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said on Saturday that Mauer is "getting real close" to returning to the lineup. Mauer took batting practice before the first game of a split doubleheader against Baltimore and jogged around the bases. He was set to test his foot by squatting in the catcher's position in the batting cage during the game, and Gardenhire didn't rule out using him to pinch hit this weekend. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5173409
He got a pinch hit today, struck out sadly with the bases loaded. Either way, it was good to see him out there.
