That headline is a bit misleading. While it’s true that the AL MVP-winning catcher could conceivably be in jail before the holidays if he went out and broke the law, we meant to say that he could have a huge long-term deal by then, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
The 26-year old, who just four years ago was 22, ran away with the MVP vote by hitting an astounding .365 and a career best 28 HR’s. He also chipped in 96 RBI’s while playing Gold Glove defense. Jesus Christ.
But when asked by national reporters about getting a new contract, Mauer didn’t seem worried.
“I knew I’d probably run into a question like that,” Mauer said. “I’ve always said it will take care of itself when it needs to.”
Photo Caption: “Yeah, I can pretty much bang any girl I want.”
The 2006 AL MVP, Justin Morneau, also chimed in.
“We’re going to do everything we can to keep him as a Minnesota Twin,” said Morneau, who has no say whatsoever in whether or not Mauer signs with the Twins. “The biggest thing now isn’t the money. It’s going to be whether or not he feels we can win every day with the talent we have.”
