Thank You Twins

The signing of Joe Mauer to the fourth largest contract in baseball, right behind three Yankees, spoke volumes across the sport the last several days. It sets a potential blueprint how other small market type teams can not only build their clubs but also retain their stars.

And to think, the Twins were up to be retracted only a few years ago. It makes for competitive balance and healthy bottom lines and in a time where the entertainment dollar is in short supply, baseball can still flourish as a sport and our National Pastime.

So thanks again Minnesota for showing up and doing business the right way and in turn providing your fans the opportunity to root on a winning team for many summers.