In this Aug. 18, 2009, photo, Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel(notes) gets ready to throw to first after fielding a ball during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Arlington, Texas. The 42-year-old Vizquel agreed Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, to one-year contract worth nearly $1.4 million with the Chicago White Sox to add depth, experience and perhaps advice to a young infield.

Minnesota Twins baseball player Joe Mauer(notes). (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Steve Senne, File)

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes), center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota in this October 6, 2009 file photo. Mauer received 27 of 28 first-place votes to win the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award on November 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jeff Haynes/Files (UNITED STATES SPORT BASEBALL)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against the New York Yankees during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against the New York Yankees during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins at bat against the New York Yankees in Game One of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium on October 7, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 30: Catcher Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins in the dugout before taking on the Detroit Tigers during the game on September 30, 2009 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. It was announced that Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins was picked for the American League Most Valuable Player Award November 23, 2009. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

FILE - This is an Oct. 1, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) being congratulated in the dugout after scoring on a Jason Kubel(notes) sacrifice fly during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Oct. 4, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer(notes) acknowledges the crowd before a baseball game, in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Oct. 6, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) celebrating with fans after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings in a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is a June 25, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) during a baseball game in Milwaukee. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is an Aug. 13, 2009, file photo showing Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer(notes) hitting a three-run homer against the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis. Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

FILE - This is a 2009 file photo showing Minnesota Twins baseball player Joe Mauer(notes). Mauer has become only the second catcher in 33 years to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Baker(notes) models the team's road uniform Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span(notes) models the team's new opening day and Saturday home games uniform Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span(notes), left, and pitcher Scott Baker(notes) model the team's new uniforms for the upcoming season Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Minneapolis.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Pitcher Joe Nathan(notes) #36 of the Minnesota Twins sighs after Alex Rodriguez(notes) #13 of the New York Yankees scored in the ninth inning on a Robinson Cano(notes) #24 of the Yankees single RBI in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Yankees defeated the Twins 4-1. (Photo by Genevieve Ross/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Delmon Young(notes) #21 of the Minnesota Twins walks toward the dugout after being struck out in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Genevieve Ross/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: A fan runs onto the field in the 9th inning in Game Three of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Alex Rodriguez(notes) #13 of the New York Yankees points to teammate Jorge Posada(notes) after he tagged out Nick Punto(notes) #8 of the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Joe Mauer(notes) #7 of the Minnesota Twins shatters his bat hitting against the New York Yankees in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Alex Rodriguez(notes) #13 of the New York Yankees looks to the infield as he scores a run against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Alex Rodriguez(notes) #13 of the New York Yankees gets a pat on the head from teammate Derek Jeter(notes) #2 after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Robinson Cano(notes) #24 of the New York Yankees looks up at fans in the stands as he waits to bat against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Jorge Posada(notes) of the New York Yankees gets doused with champagne and beer after a win over the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 11: Nick Punto(notes) #8 of the Minnesota Twins lingered at third base after being caught between third and home and getting out against the New York Yankees in the eighth inning in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Genevieve Ross/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 11: Mark Teixeira(notes) #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins in Game Three of the ALDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on October 11, 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)