Joe Mauer Rumors
By Alejandro Leal [March 24, 2008 at 2:20pm CST]
2:07pm: LEN3 has details. He says it's $11.25MM per year for 2008-11. He's unsure of the amount of the 2012 option, but it has a $2MM buyout. Since Nathan was set to earn just $6MM in '07, it seems that's been overwritten or increased. 1:19pm: MLB.com reports the deal as done. It's a three-year extension with a club option for a fourth. MONDAY, 8:22am: La Velle E. Neal III says only minor details remain on Nathan's extension. They still need to figure out what to do about a no-trade clause. Buster Olney says the deal will have "significant no-trade provisions."...
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By Tim Dierkes [February 11, 2007 at 5:29pm CST]
As you've likely heard by now, the Twins signed superstar catcher Joe Mauer to a four-year, $33MM deal today. With the contract, the Twins bought out what would've been Mauer's first year of free agency, 2010. These types of deals are becoming all the rage these days. The supply of star players making it to free agency after six seasons is definitely on the decline. Mauer will earn $3.75MM in '07, $6.25MM in '08, $10.5MM in '09, and $12.5MM in '10. In case you were wondering, PECOTA absolutely adores Mauer and his future. Guess how much PECOTA thinks Mauer is..
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By Tim Dierkes [February 11, 2007 at 5:29pm CST]
As you've likely heard by now, the Twins signed superstar catcher Joe Mauer to a four-year, $33MM deal today. With the contract, the Twins bought out what would've been Mauer's first year of free agency, 2010. These types of deals are becoming all the rage these days. The supply of star players making it to free agency after six seasons is definitely on the decline. Mauer will earn $3.75MM in '07, $6.25MM in '08, $10.5MM in '09, and $12.5MM in '10. In case you were wondering, PECOTA absolutely adores Mauer and his future. Guess how much PECOTA thinks Mauer is..
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