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Joe Mauer Shows That Right Field Is The Easiest Job In The World
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Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7
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Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer poses for a photo at his alma mater Cretin-Derham Hall High School Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 in St. Paul, Minn. The Twins will retire Mauer's No. 7 jersey
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Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7
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Joe Mauer MVP (2009), most valuable player award, On this day in 2009, Joe Mauer was named the American League MVP., By Minnesota Twins Highlights
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Joe Mauer may have played his final game with the Twins and it was just about perfect
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Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7
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Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7
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Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer poses for a photo at his alma mater Cretin-Derham Hall High School Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018 in St. Paul, Minn. The Twins will retire Mauer's No. 7 jersey
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Minnesota Twins catch Joe Mauer was named the American League's Most Valuable Player on Monday, November 23, 2009, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here, Mauer poses for a photo with family
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