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Joe Mauer digs in for charity, and is a pull hitter now
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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Mauer announces retirement after 15 seasons
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A catcher for one last day: How Joe Mauer's perfect moment came together - The Athletic
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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A catcher for one last day: How Joe Mauer's perfect moment came together - The Athletic
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Joe Mauer will officially retire from baseball
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Joe was the rock': Twins retire Mauer's No. 7 in Target Field ceremony
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Joe Mauer - The Athletic
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Joe Mauer will officially retire from baseball
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Happy birthday, Joe Mauer! - Twinkie Town
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Joe Mauer announces retirement
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Retired Joe Mauer 'ready to help Twins win in the future
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Joe Mauer announces retirement