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Around the Horn: Who will Twins start at first?

C.J. Cron talks about trying to replace Joe Mauer at first base this season at TwinsFest

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Leading up to the start of Spring Training, the Around the Horn series will examine each of the Twins' positional groupings heading into the 2019 season. This installment takes a look at Minnesota's first-base situation.

Around the Horn series: C | SP

MINNEAPOLIS -- As Logan Morrison remained sidelined for left hip surgery at the end of a disappointing 2018 season, and the question of Joe Mauer's departure and possible retirement loomed over the Twins, Tyler Austin arrived from the Yankees at the non-waiver Trade Deadline in a trade that sent Lance Lynn to New York.