ESPN ran a story today about Ron Gardenhire's optimism about re-signing catching mega-star Joe Mauer (click here for Mauer scouting report) to a new contract. Basically the story told us nothing about anything as it was just another way to keep the name "Joe Mauer" in the headlines.With TwinsFest starting today, there will be a lot of Mauer discussions including the rumor that has been circulating that the Twins were planning to announce Mauer's signing at the event this weekend. While this could still happen I would think it would have happened by now.
I for one am not worried about it. I know it's just a matter of time until they come to an agreement as the Twins can't afford not to sign the reigning MVP. With his local ties, all his success and the opening of a new stadium, the Twins would take the biggest public relations hit imaginable if they were to let Mauer walk and sign with Boston or New York.
So everyone just relax and it will happen. And if it doesn't you can route for the new Las Vegas Twins.
[Photo courtesy of Keith Allison]
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