According to imaginary sources, Joe Mauer has signed a 38-year extension with the Twins.  The package, which runs until Mauer reaches retirement age of 63, guarantees a roster spot through age 47, then guarantees him the position of manager for 16 years.  The deal includes a newly commissioned hip hop song each year and renames the team the Minnesota Mauers.

Okay, maybe not. I tend to believe Rosen’s report in general.  Olney and ESPN just want to be in the story, so they delicately say they’ve heard the report is “not accurate.”  It all depends on how “accurate” Rosen needs to be.

So, maybe its an 8-year deal with two years of options, but I’m optimistic an announcement will come soon.

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