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Joe Mauer's difficult concussion battle made it the right time to
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Twins' Joe Mauer in reflective mood as final contract season begins
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Twins introduce newest Hall of Famer: MVP, three-time batting
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame Case Begins Behind the Plate - The Ringer
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Joe Mauer voted into Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame
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Twins great Joe Mauer's jersey retirement ceremony
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Happy birthday, Joe Mauer! - Twinkie Town
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Joe Mauer elected to Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame
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Joe Mauer elected to Twins Hall of Fame. Is Cooperstown next
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Ladies and gentlemen, Joe Mauer: The hidden comedic side of the