Thanks to everyone who purchased cards and kicked in on Joe's birthday present. The bat and cards were delivered to him on his birthday as planned.
Archived birthday messages to Joe from previous years in .pdf format:
2006 | 2007
Marty
Burnsville, MN
Joe, all the best for a successful 2008 season. You are such an awesome role model and in many ways not just for the kids. Your fans and fan club will always be here to support you. We wanted to get you a trip to New York for the All-Star game but decided it would be cheaper to just VOTE you there instead. Have a great 25th birthday Joe!
Mark
St. Cloud, MN
Happy 25th Joe! May you have many, many more!
Helena
St. Cloud, MN
Best wishes on your 25th birthday Joe!
Leona
Sauk Rapids, MN
Have a great 25th birthday Joe!

Naomi
St. Cloud, MN
Best wishes and have a super 25th Joe!
Isaiah
Hutchinson, MN
Happy 25th Joe! Good luck this season!
Earl
Lancaster, MN
Happy 25th Birthday! Wow if only I were 25 again!! Ha! I wish you all the best for a GREAT 2008 Season! You deserve all the best because Minnesota loves you and you will always be our hometown hero. Always keep being the awesome person we all think you are!!
Isabella
Hutchinson, MN
We hope you enjoy your 25th birthday Joe. Best wishes and good luck!
Erin
Eagan, MN
Happy 25th Joe!! All the best for a successful 2008 season. I hope you enjoy your big day.
Andrew
Ivanhoe, MN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE! Did you see my project of you at the state fair? I hope so. So happy birthday and good luck throughout your career!
Keli
Maple Grove, MN
Happy 25th Birthday to my favorite player! I hope your day is wonderful and memorable. Thank goodness the season is here. I missed watching that swing of yours! : ) Good Luck and Best Wishes in 2008, Joe!

Jean
Burnsville, MN
Happy 25th, champ, and good luck in 2008.
Kathy & Michelle
Maple Grove, MN
Happy 25th Birthday Joe! We hope it's the best because that is all you deserve! You are such a wonderful player. Good luck for 2008! We know you'll do your best. We love you!
Kelly
Pleasant Hill, CA
Happy Birthday Joe! I hope you have a very special day, and I wish you all the best! Go TWINS!!

Mikaela
Shakopee, MN
Hope your birthday is great!!
Evan
St. Cloud, MN
Happy 25th birthday Joe! Although I am not one year old yet and don't even know what baseball is, my grandpa says you are the best! That's good enough for me!

Amanda
Moorhead, MN
Happy Birthday Joe! Thanks for being such a great role model and setting such a great example!I hope you have a great day and God Bless!
Melissa
Minneapolis, MN
HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND A GREAT YEAR IN BASEBALL. YOU ARE TRULY APPRECIATED FOR ALL YOU DO!
Loretta
Richfield, MN
Joe, Wishing a wonderful young man a wonderful 25th (I can't remember way back when I turned 25.)! Loretta Petersen
Dianna
Minneapolis, MN
Happy 25th Birthday Joe! Wishing our hometown guy a grand and healthy year. May you feel the love of your fans, family and friends on your special day!
Stephanie
St. Cloud, MN
Best wishes!

Troy
St. Cloud, MN
Have a great year!

Donna
Sartell, MN
Congratulations on your 25th Joe! Best of luck this season.

Darrell
Sartell, MN
Have a great one Joe! Good luck this season.

Carol
Kerkhoven, MN
Have a great 25th!

Jerry
Brooten, MN
Have a great season Joe!
Ken
Hutchinson, MN
Happy 25th birthday Joe! Best wishes for the 2008 season.

Lisa
Hutchinson, MN
Happy 25th Joe! Good luck in 2008.

Scott
Hutchinson, MN
Congrats Joe! Have a great 2008.

Mark
Farmington, MN
Best wishes and have a great day! Happy 25th Joe! Good luck on the 2008 season.

Bill
Fairmont, MN
Hope you have a great birthday and a fun season.

Matthew
Oakdale, MN
Dear Joe, I'm 20 years younger than you. I swing a t-ball bat, it's true. Your 25 yrs. sure flew. That you'd be my hero, who knew? Happy 25th! Love, Matthew
Stephanie
Balsam Lake, WI
Hi Joe! I'm Marty's sister, Steph. Would like to wish you a happy 25th and a great, injury free, year!

Pam
Lakeville, MN
Happy 25th Joe! You're a great guy - I love that my kids look up to you! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a great season! Whenever you're up to bat - cheers of "Joe!" can be heard all around our home! God Bless you!

Henry #260 & Florrie #261
Burnsville, MN
Have a great 25th Joe!

Ruth #262
Burnsville, MN
Get off to a great start this year. I'm one of the 4 gals on the front top left of this card. Happy 25th!

Phyllis #257
Burnsville, MN
Happy birthday and best wishes for a good year. We love you.

Cindy
Apple Valley, MN
WAY TO GO JOE! Have a GREAT 25th Birthday!!!!
Shawn #12
Rosemount, MN
Have a great year!

Ann #50
Inver Grove Heights, MN
I'm the dark haired gal with T.C. Happy 25th Joe! That's also my 25th Sobriety!

Linda #17 & Larry #18
Minneapolis, MN
There are 10,400 seconds in your special day. Enjoy EACH one!

Kate
Bloomington, MN
Feliz Cumpleanos! Enjoy your special day, party hearty :)

Mary #21
White Bear Township, MN
Make sure you take time to enjoy every moment of life. God Bless.

Mr. Rosener's Class
Fairmont, MN
Carter: Happy 25th birthday, Joe!
Brett: Happy birthday! I hope your birthday is a big hit!
Deonna: Happy birthday, Joe! I hope it's far out of this world.
Cody: Happy birthday, Joe! From your number one fan.
Mercedes: Happy 25th birthday, Joe! You're far out!
Cori: Joe, I am wishing you a happy birthday.
Christian: Happy birthday, Joe! You ROCK!
Cassidy: Happy birthday, Joe! Have a great birthday.
Brok: Have a great birthday!
Tyler: Happy birthday, Joe! Bats, balls, gloves what are they used for? Baseball the best sport tied with football.
Chris: Happy birthday, Joe! I am so happy about your birthday I could scream!
Dani: Hope you have a great birthday.
Brandon: Happy birthday. Hope your friends and you enjoy.
Amanda: Happy birthday, Joe. Hope you have a fun birthday.
Aaron: Happy birthday. Hope it's a great catch!
Mr. Rosener: Have a great day. Love watching you play for the Twins!

Maggie
Farmington, MN
Happy birthday Joe! See you at the game on the 19th!
Sara
Farmington, MN
Happy birthday to my birthday Twin! I turn 11 on April 19.
Jessica
Wahpeton, ND
Happy Birthday to the man of every female Twins Fan's dreams.
Keep aging to perfection.

Simon
Fairmont, MN
Happy 25th Joe!!! Go Twins!

Scott
Apple Valley, MN
Good luck! Have a great game and Happy Birthday.