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Mauer will pay cost of being franchise star
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 Mauer's strong throwing arm and ability to handle pitchers make him an outstanding defensive catcher.  On offense, he batted .308, showed home-run power and the kind of discipline as a hitter not normally seen in player who is only 21 years old.
 (MPR file photo/Lorna Benson)

Mauer's strong throwing arm and ability to handle pitchers make him an outstanding defensive catcher. On offense, he batted .308, showed home-run power and the kind of discipline as a hitter not normally seen in player who is only 21 years old.

(MPR file photo/Lorna Benson)
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