Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (7) during the Detroit Tigers 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park in...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins throws to first against the New York Yankees on October 11...

Joe Mauer

Oct 11, 2009; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (7) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of game three of the 2009 ALDS...

...Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 17: Joe Mauer #7 and Justin Morneau #33 of the Minnesota Twins await their turn at bat during an...

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 06: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates with fans after winning the American League tiebreaker game against...

...Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-US PRESSWIRE Oct 11, 2009; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (7) hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of game three of the 2009 ALDS...

2009 American League MVP Joe Mauer

AL MVP Joe Mauer dives to get Brett Gardner at the plate in spectacular fashion

Joe Mauer had an offensive season for the ages on his way to AL MVP honors in 2009...

...the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Aug 18, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer (7) bats against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark

AL Cy Young Award winner Zack Greinke talks things over with league MVP Joe Mauer during the 2009 All-Star Game

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo...

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo...