. . "Mike Emeigh posted on March 25, 2013 at 09:40 AM # No, the decline is attributable to a number of factors ??? a failure to develop pitching, injuries to catcher Joe Mauer and first baseman Justin Morneau, the defections of key relievers after the 2010 season, the losses of high-character types such as outfielder Michael Cuddyer." . .