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Joe Mauer proves Bill James is wrong - Twinkie Town
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Brian Murphy: Royce Lewis is no ordinary Joe - Sports Illustrated
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Inside the Twins' behind-the-scenes effort to preserve Joe Mauer's
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When a Twins fan mocked Joe Mauer by donning a customized t-shirt
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional potential finale with Twins
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Twins retire Mauer's No. 7 in emotional ceremony - ESPN
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Joe Mauer - Wikipedia
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Joe Mauer, Twins' Hometown Hero, Faces Criticism - The New York Times
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional potential finale with Twins
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MLB: Fan falls from stand during the Minnesota Twins' win over the
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September 30, 2018: Twins honor Mauer behind the plate in his
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Joe Mauer may have played his final game with the Twins and it was