Twins and Joe Mauer agree to contract

Joe Mauer
Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins at bat in the Metrodome.
Photo by Scott A. Schneider/Getty Images

Twins fans everywhere are breathing a collective sigh of relief after learning that catcher Joe Mauer has signed a new contract with the team through the 2018 season. Starting next year, Mauer will make $23 million a year over eight years.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Minnesota Public Radio News' Jim Bickal, who follows the Twins for Morning Edition.

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