NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins at bat against the New York Yankees in Game One of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)