Joe Mauer's contract ranks fourth in major league baseball history, both by total worth and annual worth. The best in each category:
TOTAL WORTH
Alex Rodriguez Yankees 2008 $275 million
Alex Rodriguez Rangers 2001 $252 million
Derek Jeter Yankees 2001 $189 million
Joe Mauer Twins 2011 $184 million
ANNUAL WORTH
Roger Clemens Yankees 2007 $28 million
Alex Rodriguez Yankees 2007-17 $27.5 million
Alex Rodriguez Rangers/Yankees 2001-07 $25.2 million
Joe Mauer Twins 2011-18 $23 million
CC Sabathia Yankees 2009-15 $23 million
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