It doesn’t get any better than this, especially with the puppy dog Jake is holding.

In the midst of a breakout 2006 season.

I know, it’s shocking.

Look at this action shot! Mauer hit a rocket to first on this swing, knocking over Cleveland’s Ben Broussard, who managed to get up in time to beat Joe to the bag. Like Gardy says, Even Mauer’s outs are rockets.