Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby
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Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.
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The Major League Baseball All Star festivities begin today. Three Minnesota Twins players -- Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan -- will play in the All Star game tomorrow night for the American League.
Tonight, Mauer participates in the home run-hitting contest.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Morning Edition producer Jim Bickal, who follows the Twins.
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