Found November 10, 2009 on Twinkie Talk:
PLAYERS: Joe Mauer
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins

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First of all, congrats to Joe Mauer on winning his 2nd Gold Glove in a row. He should have an impressive trophy case this winter with the gold glove, silver slugger and AL MVP. However, I have a confession to make. The best word to describe my feelings about this is….apathetic. I really don’t care who [...]
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