March 21, 2010 Updating an earlier report, Joe Christensen of the Star Tribune states that Joe Mauer's deal with the Twins is done. It is an eight-year contract worth $184MM, and includes a full no-trade clause.
March 21, 2010 According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Twins could be announcing a contract extension for MVP-catcher Joe Mauer "any day now."
March 14, 2010 Were Joe Mauer not to reach a contract extension with the Twins this season, the Red Sox would be considered the favorites to land him in free agency next offseason, according to the Boston Globe.
March 12, 2010 Joe Mauer will be held out of Minnesota's lineup today with a sore right shoulder, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
March 4, 2010 Updating an earlier item, Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that "baseball folks" are still "optimistic" the Twins and Joe Mauer will soon come to an agreement on a contract extension.
