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Pohlad reiterates desire to keep Mauer (AP)

dateFebruary 8th, 2010 person Yahoo! Sports - Top News folder top

FILE - In this Feb. 29, 2008 file photo, Jim Pohlad  meets with reporters Friday, Feb. 29, 2008, in Minneapolis.  Pohlad says he's staying out of contract negotiations with catcher Joe Mauer(notes).  Pohlad declined Monday, Feb. 8, 2010,  to discuss specifics or confirm the team is talking about a long-term extension for the American League MVP. Pohlad said the Twins simply want to have Mauer in uniform.

The Minnesota Twins have been spending their way out of that small-budget image, mirroring the imminent increase in revenue from their new ballpark with a big spike in player salary commitments. Lead owner Jim Pohlad said it's a sustainable development. So even if the Twins sign Joe Mauer to a mammoth contract extension, they're not afraid it would cost too much to keep a contending-caliber...


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