Twins optimistic Mauer will ink new deal
January 29, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he’s optimisticthat a new deal will get done with American League MVP Joe Mauer(notes).
Mauer and the Twins are keeping quiet on any talks about a new contract forMauer, who’s in the final year of his current deal. Gardenhire said Friday he’sconfident the sides will come together and strike a deal.
Gardenhire says he doesn’t “sit and fret about it” and that he doesn’t getinvolved in the process. But he says he believes Mauer’s contract will get donebefore spring.
Mauer is making $12.5 million this season.
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