The Twins remain committed to re-signing catcher Joe Mauer to a long-term deal. Kelly Thesier of MLB.com writes that "everything that I've heard from people within the organization is that the club is committed to getting a deal in place with Mauer. And yes, they are well aware of what it will likely cost to lock up the All-Star catcher." Mauer's contract will expire at the end of the 2010 season.