The Twins announced today they plan to retire Joe Mauer's number #7 at a ceremony during the 2019 season. The date has not been determined yet. Mauer announced his retirement following the season.
Longtime Twins' catcher/first baseman Joe Mauer was emotional while thanking family, friends, teammates, coaches, and ownership for their contributions in his 15-year Major League Baseball career.
Joe Mauer received one more pitch as catcher for the Twins, and Minnesota likely said goodbye to the longtime face of its franchise during an emotional 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan says he believes Joe Mauer can return to .300 hitting after one of the worst offensive seasons of his career. Ryan addressed the media on Tuesday after the Twins wrapped up the season.
The Twins Winter Caravan stop in St. Cloud scheduled for Tuesday January 20 at Rivers Edge Convention Center sold out Thursday morning. That means tickets for the 6:30pm program and autograph session are no longer available.
Joe Mauer has been added to the St. Cloud leg of the Twins Winter Caravan Tuesday January 20. Mauer will be appearing in St. Cloud as part of the Caravan for the first time in his career.