Twins mum on report of 10-year deal for Mauer officially confirmed or denied a report by WCCO-TV in Minneapolis that the team has agreed to a 10-year contract extension with star catcher Joe Mauer. The sides do have mutual interest in reaching a long-term deal, raising the likelihood of an agreement. With the team expanding its payroll and opening a new ballpark this year, the signing of Mauer, a local icon, is a high priority. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told the St. Paul Pioneer Press over the weekend that he doesn't "sit and fret about" Mauer's future with the club. "I think the right thing's going to happen," Gardenhire said, according to the newspaper. "I think we all do. I think we al... Bad Article URL MINNEAPOLIS -- The biggest topic surrounding the Twins right now is the contract status of Joe Mauer, and on a night when the ... Joe Mauer Contract Extension? Twins Reportedly Reach 10-Year Deal WCCO reported this afternoon that Joe Mauer and the Minnesota Twins have reached a preliminary agreement on a 10-year contract extension. ... Bigwigs know big stars will get big bucks Not to be outdone, Twins CEO Jim Pohlad addressed the fans at this year’s TwinsFest, where star catcher Joe Mauer — owner of three batting titles, two Gold Gloves and an MVP award at age 27 — was a hot topic for those who braved minus-4 temperatures. As Joe Christensen noted in the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Pohlad told the audience he’d lost his wallet, instructing anyone who found it to kindly bring it to his table. “ ‘Actually, you may as well take it over to Joe (Mauer),’ Pohlad said, drawing a pretty good laugh.” TRIVIA TIME When Mauer was taken No. 1 overall in the 2001 draft, he was the first catcher taken with the top pick in 16 y... Bad Article URL I'm an Angels fan 24/7 and would love to see Joe Mauer in Anaheim. Is there any chance we might trade for him and extend his contract? You have great taste, ... Twins Lose O. Cabrera to Reds Today...NO VIDEO While the Twins are still working on signing Joe Mauer they let another starter slip away.Orlando Cabrera, who Ron Gardenhire said he needed to keep, ...

Finish strong Two of the most important people in Morneau's life, manager Ron Gardenhire and catcher Joe Mauer, already have been on him about backing off on his workload ...

Winter League games have Liriano optimistic "He's one of those guys I'm trying to get in his ear that less is better," said Joe Mauer, who was out until May 1 last year and wound up winning American ...

Punto, Morales both have wrist surgery Morales, a switch hitter, batted .311 in 54 games last season and is expected to back up Joe Mauer this season. It's unclear whether or not two weeks of ...

Winn, Damon, A-Rod, Mauer Joe Mauer and the Twins have reportedly opened negotiations for a contract extension. I think Minnesota will get something done before the regular season.