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Twins' Joe Mauer catches for the first time since 2013
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Minnesota twins catcher joe mauer hi-res stock photography and
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Mauer's 2-run double, 06/29/2018
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Joe mauer 2009 hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Twins' Joe Mauer catches for the first time since 2013
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Joe Mauer becomes first Twin to reach base seven times in a game
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Joe mauer hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional potential finale with Twins
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Minnesota Twins catch Joe Mauer was named the American League&apos
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Mauer doubles, catches in emotional potential finale with Twins
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Twins retire Joe Mauer's No. 7, then defeat the Royals 5-4
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Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7
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