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Has Joe Mauer become an albatross for the Minnesota Twins? - ESPN
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Miguel Sano and Joe Mauer not in lineup on Saturday leads to
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The Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer watches his home run leave the park
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Joe Mauer inducted into Minnesota Twins HOF