The Twins' 2009 season was already off to a rough start before they lost to the Mariners on Monday because they found out this spring that they were likely to be without Joe Mauer for the first month of the season. But at least they had Mike Redmond to turn to behind the plate in his place. Redmond is no Mauer, but he has played very well with the Twins as Mauer's backup the last few seasons.Of course, when you're 37-years old and catching, you should probably expect some bumps and bruises to come your way, and on Monday Redmond found himself way ahead of schedule. As if taking a broken bat to the side of his head and shoulder wasn't bad enough, Redmond also hurt his groin after doubling off of Felix Hernandez in the fifth inning.
