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July 15, 2014 at 2:45AM
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter warms up before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Baltimore.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Derek Jeter (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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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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A young San Diego Padres fan wears an autographed jersey during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, May 27, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ORG XMIT: OTK
A young San Diego Padres fan wears an autographed jersey during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Monday, May 27, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) ORG XMIT: OTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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