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Will Yankees fans ever see one-team homegrown stars again
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MLB Now: Joe Mauer retires, 11/12/2018
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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Joe Mauer announces retirement
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Joe Mauer formally retires at Target Field
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Joe Mauer's difficult concussion battle made it the right time to
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Joe Mauer reflects on retirement, career, what comes next
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Joe Mauer accepts Silver Slugger Award
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Photos: Mauer says good-bye to playing
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Joe Mauer reflects on retirement, career, what comes next
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Joe Mauer Officially Retires: His letter to the fans – Minnesota
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Joe Mauer makes emotional exit from baseball
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Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame Case Begins Behind the Plate - The Ringer
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A full and grateful heart': Joe Mauer announces retirement from
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Twins' Joe Mauer content with decision to retire