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Twins' Joe Mauer Makes Decision On Retirement
Joe Mauer, 35, is a graduate of Cretin-Durham Hall. He made his major league debut with the Twins in 2004.
MINNEAPOLIS — It's official. Saint Paul native Joe Mauer will retire from the Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball. The Star Tribune broke the news Friday evening.
BREAKING: Joe Mauer will officially retire from @MLB and #MNTwins after 15 seasons. Story up from @LaVelleNeal and @MillerStrib https://t.co/sXzo3xkegF pic.twitter.com/cvBTf0E6tY
— Star Tribune Sports (@StribSports) November 9, 2018
Mauer, 35, is a graduate of Cretin-Durham Hall. He made his major league debut with the Twins in 2004, and played 15 seasons with the club.
Initial hints at retirement
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In a surprise move during the team's last game of the season, Mauer came out in catching gear for the first time in years. The move drew a standing ovation for the local guy who has played for the Twins his entire career.
Watch the special moment below:
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Joe Mauer comes out to catch the ninth inning. pic.twitter.com/Ym4B8oJLF1
— Phil Miller (@MillerStrib) September 30, 2018
Now catching for the Minnesota @Twins, #7, JOE MAUER pic.twitter.com/gg9FDKVevX
— FOX Sports North (@fsnorth) September 30, 2018
Read the entire report on Joe Mauer's last game with the Twins.
Photo: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins takes a moment after coming into catch at the start of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox of the game on September 30, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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