Say it ain't so, Joe
Looking back at the remarkable career of Joe Mauer after the 35-year-old announced his retirement
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Golden Boy
With the first overall pick in the 2001 draft, the Twins selected the Minnesota native
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History Maker
Mauer became the first AL catcher to win a batting title in 2006, his first of three
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MVP Mauer
Was named 2009 AL MVP after leading MLB with .365 batting average
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Minnesota Money
In 2010, Mauer signed an eight-year, $184-million extension; still the biggest given to a pro athlete from Minnesota
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career changer
After three Gold Glove wins at catcher, Mauer was moved to first base after suffering a concussion; he'd never play regularly at catcher again
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Thank you Minnesota Twins, and thank you, fans ... Because of you I can leave the game I love with a full and grateful heart
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Mauer bids farewell
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MAUER'S CAREER
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