The Twins announce Joe Mauer, who missed the last six weeks of the season, will move from catcher to first base on a full-time basis next season. A concussion the 30 year-old sustained when he took a foul tip off the mask in mid-August prompted the team’s decision to change All-Star backstop’s position.

On November 11, 2013 — The Twins announce Joe Mauer, who missed the last six weeks of the season, will move from catcher to first base on a full-time basis next season. A concussion the 30 year-old sustained when he took a foul tip off the mask in mid-August prompted the team’s decision to change All-Star backstop’s position.

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