TFD: Here's Joe Mauer in a Cedar Rapids Kernels jersey

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

August 5, 2014 — 8:53am

Joe Mauer is taking batting practice with the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Monday before playing a rehab game there Tuesday (along with pitcher Ricky Nolasco).

Here is a shot of Joe in his minor league uniform, via the Kernels' Instagram. Strange, but he looks younger wearing it:

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

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