M&M years
A look back at the combined numbers of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau as Twins teammates:
YearGamesAvg.HRRBI
2004109.2822575Mauer's rookie year curtailed after knee surgery.
2005272.26731134First relatively healthy season for duo.
2006297.33347214Morneau AL MVP, Mauer wins first batting title.
2007266.28038171Injuries limit Mauer to 109 games.
2008309.31332214Mauer wins batting title, Morneau second in MVP voting.
2009273.32058196Mauer is AL MVP, wins third batting title.
2010218.33427131Morneau suffers midseason concussion.
2011151.259 7 60Significant injuries affect both players.
2012281.29429162Both players have comeback seasons.
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