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Happy Valentine's Day from Brian Dozier, the Twins and their adorably corny pickup lines

By Mike Bertha

Roses are red, violets are blue, Joe Mauer's got some puns that double as pickup lines, too. Mauer and a host of his Twins teammates gazed deep into the camera (and/or your eyes) to share some of the most delightfully corny ways they could think to convey their affection this Valentine's Day.
The results are so sweet that you can 86 that edible arrangement you sent to the office for yourself:
"I'm no umpire, but gimme your number and I'll make the call." - Kyle Gibson
"Are we in the outfield? Because I'm seeing an angel." - Byron Buxton
"Did you just hit me with a pitch? Because I'm feeling faint." - Ryan O'Rourke
"Dang girl. You're this fielder's choice." - Tyler Duffey
And if all that pillow talk doesn't have you flush, maybe the real thing will do the trick. The Twins are giving away actual valentines autographed by Mauer and the rest of the gang.

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