Letter of the day: The trophy is nice, but now Mauer must get the money

Jennifer Simonson, Star Tribune

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer posed for a picture with his family after winning the American League’s Most Valuable Player trophy Monday.

Last update: November 25, 2009 - 6:26 PM

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So the Yankees couldn't buy the AL MVP? Too bad. Talent and virtue win out! Yea, Joe!

JOHN GAMOKE, RICHFIELD

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Here's a simple, sensible plan for the Minnesota Twins to negotiate a long-term contract with their stellar catcher that will please the fans, Joe Mauer, the team and Twins management. They know Mauer is one of the best players, if not the absolute best, in baseball. They know he is a Minnesotan who likes playing where his family is located. They know he is a reasonable, responsible person. They know, and he knows, that whatever the terms of his contract may be, he will be a wealthy man for the rest of his life. The Twins management should invite him to sit down with them without his agent and tell them what he wants to stay with the organization five years. Whatever he asks for they should agree. Management and Joe's agent can work out the details like deferred compensation and other matters later.

GEORGE A. FARR, PLYMOUTH

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As the mother of two sons, I smiled at the picture on the front page of Tuesday's paper. It showed no matter how accomplished you are at what you do, how rich and famous you become, or how just plain cool you are, you can still hug your mother!

LOLLIE EIDSNESS, ST. LOUIS PARK

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