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Twins players had a good media crowd around them during All-Star media access Monday, but the one who drew the most attention was, predictably, retiring Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.

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You've made it this far. Why wouldn't you watch the game itself? Coverage of the All-Star Game at Target Field begins at 6:30 p.m. on Ch. 9.

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"This is a pipe dream. You always want to pitch in an All-Star Game or be in an All-Star Game. You never think that the timing would work out that you'd get to be in your home stadium and represent your home team — the team that I grew up cheering for."

— Twins pitcher Glen Perkins on the experience this year.

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