Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty opened his statement that he wasn't running for a third term: "Good afternoon. Thanks for coming to the announcement that, in light of the Brett Favre situation and its unsettling impact on the people of Minnesota, I am signing an executive order requiring St. Paul native Joe Mauer, in addition to catching for the Twins, to also play quarterback for the Vikings. "These are tough times, Joe, and everybody has to dig deep." Mauer, who played quarterback at Cretin-Derham Hall, smiled at the thought as he got ready for batting practice, saying, "I've got enough on my plate."