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Joe Christensen, Baseball Insider
Twins have MVP catcher, but will they keep him?
The Twins know keeping Joe Mauer is a must. But will they stretch their payroll in coming years, so they can surround him with enough talent to win a World Series?
Talking Mauer and MVP
MVP Joe Mauer at press conference
Talking Mauer and MVP
Mauer is MVP
Favre's only goal is the Super Bowl
Access Vikings: Vikes win 35-9
Joe Mauer, MVP?
Touchdown Titan: Totino-Grace RB John Crockett
Prepcast: First day of football semifinals
FG lifts Sartell-St. Stephen to 4A semifinal victory
Sidcast: Mauer a lock for MVPExtraordinary Joe: American League MVP
With his bat and his glove, Mauer wowed Twins fans this year. That effort made him the American League's Most Valuable Player.
Patrick Reusse, columnist
Taking Mauer instead of Prior was a decision to be applauded
Twins catcher Joe Mauer is so popular in his home state that there are ruffed grouse that will not leave him alone.
Photo right: Mark Prior
Chicago at Vikings (3:15 p.m. Sunday, Ch. 9)
Favre's stats put him in MVP picture
The veteran quarterback has won the award three times, but that almost seems like ancient history.
L.A. Clippers 91, Wolves 87
Coming close just doesn't cut it
After leading at the end of the first three quarters, the Wolves were finally doomed by missed shots and foul woes.
Photo right: Ramon Sessions
Boston at Wild (7 p.m. Wednesday, Ch. 45)
Wild trades Pouliot; Burns out indefinitely
Former first-round pick dealt to Montreal for winger Latendresse; defenseman has concussion.
GameFaceMN.com
Metro Player of Year: Wayzata's A.J. Tarpley
The son of a Georgia Tech QB also was inspired by his older brother Matt's work ethic. Trojans star A.J. Tarpley brought invaluable skills on both sides of the ball.
Gophers football
U's Decker on Big Ten first team
The receiver made the team despite missing half of the season.
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