Twins have framework on Mauer deal?
Joe Mauer - C - Minnesota Twins
Feb. 1, 2010 - 11:30 AM ET
Sources tell Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that the Twins will soon sign Joe Mauer to a contract extension.
It sounds like they are making a lot of progress. Even better, separate sources tell Christensen that the deal's basic framework -- years and guaranteed money -- is already agreed upon, leaving only negotiations on deferred payments and other matters. For what it's worth, Christensen is confident that a deal is coming, writing that "it's a matter of when, not if." Fantastic news for Minnesota.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune