The usage of the nickname has resurfaced and has been utilized by broadcasters, analysts, and the print media to refer to the Minnesota Twins 3 and 4 hitting tandem of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, who won the American League MVP Award in 2009 and 2006, respectively. Mauer's batting prowess (uncharacteristic of a catcher) earned him three batting championships (2006, 2008 and 2009) and four Silver Slugger Awards (2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010), while his stellar defense enabled him to win three consecutive Gold Glove Awards from 2008 to 2010. This has been complemented with the power of Morneau, which has earned him a spot at the 2008 Home Run Derby (which he subsequently won) and runner-up in the 2008 American League MVP voting. The success of both Mauer and Morneau has begun to garner comparisons for the two teammates to the old Yankees tandem. However, Morneau has expressed some minor disdain for the term, feeling the comparison is being applied too soon.