[vincesanity82]

A four-year contract extension, which is expected to be offered soon to Twins first baseman Justin Morneau, 26, should be in the $43 million range. Next season with be the second year of a $33 million, four-year deal for teammate Joe Mauer, who will be just 27 when he can become a free agent in three years. Morneau, who played for $4.5 million last season, probably would win $7.5 million in a salary arbitration case this winter. Mauer, who played for $3.75 million last season, will make $6.25 million next year. -- Pioneer Press

http://www.twincities.com/walters/ci...nclick_check=1

[azrael492]

If they don't get them to sign at a discount, they will not afford to keep them both.

[Lefty Noob]

Yeah, this is a good move - give him a raise and lock him in now, before you lose him to the big bucks, and make your run at the Series NOW!

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Yeah, this is a good move - give him a raise and lock him in now, before you lose him to the big bucks, and make your run at the Series NOW!

hunter is gone and soon johan Santana will be, world series?? not likely..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

hunter is gone and soon johan Santana will be, world series?? not likely..

Santana ain't gone yet. You're right, he likely will be, but still... with him, there's as good a contender in the Central as anyone, Hunter or no Hunter.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Santana ain't gone yet. You're right, he likely will be, but still... with him, there's as good a contender in the Central as anyone, Hunter or no Hunter.

mybe, im just saying it gonna be a lot harder now then last season..

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

mybe, im just saying it gonna be a lot harder now then last season..

Don't forget Liriano is supposed to be coming back this season too. if he can regain his form from 2006 they will have one of the best rotations again. Lock Morneau up now to win in the next few years.

[ThePundit]

43 million is cheap for a guy like this. The Yankees would double that, easy.