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Originally Posted by dawgfan
That makes more sense. I'd think it would be more in the 5 or 6 year range - less risk for Minnesota, and it would give Mauer an opportunity at another big payday if he remains healthy and productive.
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Originally Posted by sovereignstar
Despite what some sources are saying, I wouldn't be surprised at all if the deal really is 10 years.
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My guess is the 'inaccurate' is quibbling over guaranteed length/money.
Wouldn't surprise me if it's a hedge - five or six guaranteed years, with , say, four mutual options thereafter. Minnesota gets Mauer for that guaranteed length of time, gets some insurance against devastating injury in the later years when he's in his mid-30s, and Mauer isn't totally locked in for the remainder of his career if Minnesota falls off the toilet and poos all over themselves. He'd still be young enough in five or six years to go get a contract with Boston or New York if that's what he wants then.