Tues @ 10:53 pm CST – Apparently Minnesota is doing just what many (including myself) thought they would in response to Favre’s indecision towards a return this fall.

Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting (via Twitter) that the Vikings front office has offered a $3 million increase in Favre’s 2010 base salary, from $13 million to $16 million.

No word on if they’ll up the incentives included in the deal, but given their overwhelming desire to have Favre come back, chances are good on that front.

8:28 pm CST - If you’ve followed Vikings quarterback Brett Favre throughout his illustrious career, then you’ll be accustomed to the tabloid media taking center stage and the facts taking a back seat in favor of quick speculation.

That seems to be the case once again this evening, with a source within the Favre family now reporting that the future Hall of Famer has not reached a decision as of yet on returning to Minnesota for his 20th season in the league.

Favre has not offered any comments on the matter, and Vikings head coach Brad Childress avoided speculation on Favre’s future during his press conference this morning, saying that he’ll believe the retirement discussion when he’s “heard it from the horse’s mouth.”

The Vikings have seemingly spent most of the day in negotiations with Favre and/or his agent Bus Cook, likely trying to convince Favre to come back for sure with an extra bonus on top of his existing contract.

As always, we’ll keep you posted when more info becomes available.

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