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Twins' Joe Mauer transitioning to first base
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Joe Mauer Gives Emotional Speech Upon Being Inducted into
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Twins, Mauer make it official: $184M extension and eight more
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Joe Mauer's surprise catching appearance came together quickly
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Joe Mauer doubles, catches in Twins finale
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Joe Mauer enjoying retirement after legendary Twins career
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional potential finale with Twins
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Joe Mauer doubles, catches in Twins finale
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional likely finale with Twins
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Joe Mauer: Twins Hall of Fame ceremony 'was emotional for me
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Joe Mauer: Twins Hall of Fame ceremony 'was emotional for me