Peter Gammons talks about Joe Mauer in his latest blog entry. He brings up the point that Mauer’s contract will be up after the 2010 season. He says if they don’t get an extension completed then there will be a big competition between the Yanks & Sox. This could certainly happen. The Red Sox don’t really have a catcher at the moment, as Varitek is still deciding on whether or not he will return. The Sox made an offer: The deal includes $5 million for this season with a $5 million team option or $3 million player option for 2010. On the other hand, the Yankees have Jorge Posada..who is signed through 2011. Posada won’t be able to play behind the plate at 39 years of age, so they will be able to move him.
There is a lot of time until his contract is up, so there is a chance he won’t even hit the market. Only time will tell. This brings up a question though…what happens with Jesus Montero & Austin Romine?
Memo to Twins CEO Jim Pohlad: Get Joe Mauer’s contract extension completed, because he will be the next great Yankees-Red Sox war if he hits the free-agent market in November 2010.
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I hope the 18 year old baseball God Jesus Montero pans out as a catcher but if he doesnt Mauer would be the next best thing except for the fact that he will command a ginormous contract.
I agree. Montero is interesting because he has a tremendous bat. I really want him to make it with the Yankees, and he could become the next great Yankee farmhand. When you play the catcher position, and you have that kind of power…that is something special.
Kevin