Speaking of, I spent some time trolling Yankees/Red Sox boards, and my conclusion is Red Sox fans are more disappointed that Mauer won't reach free agency than the Yankee fans. For what it's worth. In fact some Yankee fans are actual relieved to know they won't have to go after Mauer (since apparently, if a major free agent is available the Yankees must pursue them, I guess) since they believe they have their future at catcher set with either Montero, or Romine replacing Posada within 2 years.