Emotional Mauer officially retires at Target Field

Mauer's farewell to the Twins Joe Mauer, Jim Pohlad and Dave St. Peter talk about the catcher's storied career during a retirement news conference at Target Field

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Joe Mauer formally walked away from the game he loves Monday, finalizing his retirement with a news conference at Target Field.

Mauer's farewell to the Twins, his hometown team with whom he spent his entire 15-year career in the Major Leagues, was emotional. The longtime catcher and first baseman, now 35, began by thanking his parents and family before extending personalized appreciation to everyone who helped mold him into…