Earlier today the Minnesota Twins organization provided an update on Target Field construction to the Minnesota Ballpark Authority.

As part of that report, the team stated that the construction of Target Field is progressing ON TIME and ON BUDGET.

Moreover,  the team reported that thanks to collaboration with the Minnesota Ballpark Authority and the project team of Populous and MA Mortenson, Target Field and Target Plaza are shaping up to be the world class facility we all envisioned and set out to build.

That exciting reality would not be possible without the continued support, commitment and investment of the Pohlad family to make this a GREAT public space.  To that end, the Pohlad family's priorities in making additional investment decisions have been based on maximizing the experience of our loyal fans while, at the same time, creating an architecturally iconic public space for Minneapolis and the State of Minnesota. A space which is FAR MORE than a ballpark, but also incorporates a transit hub for commuter and light rail as well as a spectacular public plaza.

We truly appreciate the  Pohlad family's willingness to go well beyond original $130 million obligation to make this not just a good ballpark -- but a truly great destination with the most iconic design features and the best possible fan conveniences, amenities and community benefits.

To clarify, it should be noted that the Pohlad family has now committed an incremental investment of $55 million aimed at ensuring the long-term success of Minnesota's new ballpark. The  incremental $55 million contribution has been earmarked for a variety of  uses, but largely have been focused on enhancements to the overall fan experience and ballpark design and architecture. In order to provide some context, please allow me the opportunity to recap the uses of these incremental project funds:

A.   Original Team Contribution Outlined in May 2006 Ballpark Legislation = $130 million

B.   Incremental Team Owner Contribution = $55 million

1.            The incremental $55 million contribution has been earmarked for a variety of uses, but largely have been focused on enhancements to the overall fan experience and ballpark design and architecture. In order to provide some context to the proposed resolution, please allow me the opportunity to recap the uses of these incremental project funds:

a.    Infrastructure Budget - $15 million has been added to the infrastructure budget by the Pohlads  to cover costs which could not be funded within the $90 million budget provided in the legislation.

b.    Architectural Enhancements - $22.5 million for ballpark enhancements, including:

(i)         The Roof Canopy -- fully clad and lighted - This will make a stunning architectural statement whether in the day or night time while at the same time providing additional sun and weather protection for the fans in the upper deck.

(ii)        Minnesota Kasota Stone Inside and Outside - This premium finish has been hand set to enhance the beauty of the ballpark

(iii)       LEED Certification - Additional costs have been incurred to obtain LEED certification -- one of the few ballparks to gain this environmentally significant recognition as a sustainable facility.

c.    Target Plaza - $4.5 million (with a matching amount from our partners at Target) to create an enhanced Target Plaza with green park-like spaces, outdoor seating and spectacular public art - This will provide a finished 12-month-a-year public space with amenities for the community's use -- not just on game days. This Plaza will also serve as the important "connection" to the downtown entertainment and business district.

d.    Fan Experience Enhancements - $7 million for Fan Enhancements, including:

                                          i.    Added Restrooms

                                         ii.    A Wrigley Field-like Roof Deck gathering space for fans.

                                        iii.    Scoreboard Size and High-Definition Enhancements

                                       iv.    Radiant Heat on Main Concourse spanning Foul Pole to Foul Pole

                                        v.    Technology Upgrades (Audio, Broadcast Quality, and Fiber Optics)

                                       vi.    Incremental Retail Spaces, enhanced finishes and seat upgrades.

                                      vii.    Iconic team-related signage

e.    $6 million to furnish and finish public and premium seating areas -- this is over and above the amount covered by the base price of the ballpark.

C.   These additional commitments from the Twins owners bring the team's total ballpark contribution to $185 million.

With additional support and funding of the MBA, MnDOT, the City of Minneapolis and of course Hennepin County providing $350 million - we are collectively well on our way to ensure that Target Field will soon be known as one of America's premier urban ballparks, transit station and public plaza.

Thanks again to the Pohlad family for their commitment to enhancing Target Field for fans across Twins Territory.

Win Twins!!!

Dave St. Peter

President, Minnesota Twins

The past 24 months have been remarkable to watch as the exterior of Target Field rises in the Minneapolis Warehouse District. What started with thousands of piles soon evolved into hundreds of concrete pours, the installation of the exterior stone and glass, and more recently the erection of the roof canopy and stadia. The result is nothing short of amazing as a ballpark emerges on the downtown landscape.

However, as we approach the Twins final Metrodome home opener, the happenings INSIDE of Target Field are equally exciting. The ballpark's interior spaces are now beginning to take shape with more work to come over the next 9-10 months.

Twins officials have worked long and hard with HOK Sport and a team of design consultants to ensure the entire ballpark exceeds expectations for fans, corporate partners, the media and the community at large. Many of those efforts have been focused on "attention to detail" within the many interior gathering spaces, clubs and restaurants. I'm excited with the results of that work as the final design and theming of each individual space will help differentiate Target Field as a special ballpark. Examples include:

·         Champion's Club

o   Located on the ballpark's event level, the Champion's Club provides the building's highest-end experience. The space is all about the Twins championship teams, including World Championship clubs in 1987 and 1991 and AL Champs from 1965. This space will house a variety of Twins championship archives  including the 1987 and 1991 World Series Championship trophies.

·         First Base Lounge / Third Base Lounge

o   Located on the ballpark's event level, the First and Third Base Lounges will be accessed by fans sitting in the Dugout Club seating area. The interior spaces are essentially a tribute to Twins first and third baseman through the years.

·         Twins Pub

o   Located on the main concourse behind home plate, the Twins Pub is certain to be one of the prime destinations within the facility. Open to all fans, the Twins Pub is themed as a celebration of the franchise with décor and graphics focused on past and present Twins marks and players.  

·         Town Ball Tavern

o   My favorite spot in the ballpark, the Town Ball Tavern is open to all fans and will be largely a celebration of Minnesota amateur baseball. Graphics will pay tribute to the great teams, great players and great ballparks in Minnesota's rich Town Ball history. The space includes a real time scrolling scoreboard which will bring fans the latest in MLB and Town Ball scores.

·         Legend's Club

o   While the Champion's Club is all about team, the Legend's Club is all about the players. Located on the ballpark's Club Level, the Legend's Club pays tribute to the greatest players in the history of the franchise. Three niche spaces on this level - honoring Twins Hall of Famers - will undoubtedly be amongst the most talked about spots in the park. The 573 Bar - a tribute to Harmon Killebrew - sits behind home plate and features dramatic two-story interiors and bar designed to emulate one of Killer's favorite Louisville Sluggers. Meanwhile, the Carew Atrium and Puckett Atrium - sit down the third base and first base lines respectively - and both include two-story wood etched graphics of two of the greatest hitters in MLB history. Following the legend theme, the Herb Carneal Press Box is also located on this level.

·         Metropolitan Club

o   Open to all Twins season ticket holders, the Metropolitan Club is positioned down the right field line and offers some of the most dramatic views in the ballpark. The Metropolitan Club interiors will be highlighted by the stellar photographic images of the "old Met" as well as other Minnesota ballparks such as Nicollet Park, Lexington Park and Siebert Field. Longtime Twins fans will note the colorful Metropolitan Club logo which is designed to emulate the pastel-color brick façade of the old ballpark.

Target Field Notes: The Twins front office is preparing to visit New York with hopes of "going to school" on Opening Day games at the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field ... Work is now underway on pedestrian walkway which will connect the A Parking Ramp to Target Field ... The Twins will use the exact same online technology - provided by a company known as Balena -- the University of Minnesota is using to manage seat relocation for TCF Bank Stadium.

Win Twins!!!

Dave St. Peter

President, Minnesota Twins

All of us with the Minnesota Twins couldn't be more pleased with the public reaction to the design of Target Plaza - the gateway to Target Field. Formally approved at Friday's Minnesota Ballpark Authority meeting, Target Plaza promises to be a welcoming place for Twins fans, North Loop residents, downtown workers and commuters. The dynamic public gathering space - connected to the urban grid by the 6^th Street extension - is yet another example of what will make Target Field one of America's best ballparks.

Beyond the baseball bat themed topiaries, the pitching mound planters, the bronze baseball glove, the green space or the sweeping roof canopies, Target Plaza may best be known for the following elements:

·         Wind Veil -- Amazingly simple, the wind veil is certain to create a lot of buzz, in addition to covering the expanse known as the "B" Parking Garage. It will be made of 9,000-plus baseball card shaped flaps designed to move with the wind. I had the opportunity to visit a similar installation in Charlotte, NC and couldn't believe just how mesmerizing this kinetic art truly is. One of Minnesota's largest pieces of public art, the Target Plaza wind veil will feature a multitude of LED lights creating all kinds of creative options. Look for the wind veil to be installed later this year - a few months before Opening Day 2010.

·         Twins Tradition Wall - Since approval of the ballpark in May of 2006, many fans have inquired about the creation of a fan recognition program at Target Field. Many ballparks feature "brick paver" programs giving fans the opportunity to imbed a special message at the ballpark for eternity. Over the past several months the Twins have worked with the Target Plaza designers -- Oslund and Associates and HOK Sport - with hopes of creating a fan recognition program consistent with the look and feel of Target Field. The result of that work is the Twins Tradition Wall -- which will border Target Plaza at the Twins Ticket Office and the 7^th Street Gate entrance - and will feature the names of Twins fans and every Twins player in the history of the franchise. Fans across Twins Territory will soon have the opportunity to reserve their place on the Twins Tradition Wall along with the names of Puckett, Killebrew, Carew, Hrbek, Mauer and Morneau. Stay tuned for more details.

·         Legend Statues - One element of Target Plaza certain to draw a crowd - both on game day and non-game days - will be bronze statues of legendary Twins players.  Much like statues outside of many ballparks across America, the Target Plaza player statues will become destination in and of themselves. Again the team has worked with the design architects to concept a creative approach to bronze statues. Look for more details soon as it relates to the specific location and designated players.

·         Met Stadium Flag Pole - The team remains committed to finding a home for the original flag pole from Metropolitan Stadium. Current plans call for the Met Stadium flag pole to be placed on the Target Plaza 6^th Street pedestrian walkway near First Avenue.

Target Field Notes: Newly appointed head groundskeeper Larry DiVito starts his new role with the Twins on Monday (February 23^rd). Beyond getting up to speed on the plans for the playing field install, Larry's first tasks with the Twins will involve travel. He will soon travel to Fort Myers to engage with the Lee County Sports Complex grounds team (including the legendary George Toma) in addition to travelling to Colorado to check in on the Target Field grass ... Look for the Twins to make another Target Field-related major sponsorship announcement in the next 7-10 days ... As work begins to craft plans for Opening Day 2010, the Twins will have representatives on hand for the inaugural opening day's at both the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

Next to Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau, the most popular feature at TwinsFest '09  -- scheduled for Friday-Sunday, January 23-25 at the Metrodome -- is bound to be the interactive Target Field display. Current and prospective season ticket holders as well as general fans won't want to miss this opportunity to get the most up-to-date look at Minnesota's new ballpark. Fans will have the opportunity to check out views from every seat in the house thanks to the dynamic Balena technology. Located near on the Metrodome floor near the Twins dugout, the expanded exhibit will feature a summary of Minnesota's ballpark history, the Target Field  model, the actual seats to be installed later this year, an updated on the playing field installation and much, much more. Make plans now to attend TwinsFest '09 - the largest team-run fan festival in all of Major League Baseball.

Twins Ballpark Notes: Everyone with the Twins organization was touched by the outpouring of support in the wake of team owner Carl Pohlad's recent passing. The team is now working with the Pohlad family to develop options to honor Mr. Pohlad's legacy at Target Field. Don't be surprised if the new facility features multiple tributes to two of the Twins greatest fans -- Carl and Eloise Pohlad ... The team has not yet determined the home of TwinsFest '10 scheduled for January of next year. Options continue to include the Metrodome, Target Center, the Minneapolis Convention Center and Mall of America ... The deadline has passed for current season ticket holders to return their Target Field Seat Relocation Questionnaire (SRQ). This information is critical as the team continues preparations to begin transitioning season ticket holders to the new ballpark in the spring of this year. Season ticket holders not yet returning their SRQ should do so immediately ... The team is entering the final stages for two of the most important hires in club history - the Head Groundskeeper and the Concessions/Merchandise General Manager. Both posts are central to the successful operation of Target Field. I'm thrilled to report that there are several highly experienced candidates. More to come in the near future ... Look for the Twins and Target Corporation, in conjunction with the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, to soon unveil the enhanced design for Target Plaza ... Speaking of Target Corporation, the team and Target are also hard at work on the development of a co-branded ballpark logo and various signage applications throughout the ballpark ... The Twins family is absolutely thrilled to have US Bank on board as the team's first Founding Partner for Target Field. As the Official Hometown Bank of the Twins, US Bank shares the team's values such as winning tradition, work ethic, community, civic activation and customer service ... Look for the team to make yet another major sponsorship announcement in the weeks to come.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

President

As we approach the close of 2008, one thing is perfectly clear. The coming week will bring multitudes of "Year in Review" blogs, columns and features.

This blog will be no different as we take a moment to look back at a memorable year in the world of the Twins-Hennepin County ballpark project.

With 2008 drawing to a close, Target Field is rising before our eyes in Minneapolis' Warehouse District. The project is now fifty-percent complete, ahead of schedule and on budget.  The year's milestones and highlights included the following:

January 23, 2008 - The first main concourse concrete pour is conducted along the 7th Street bridge side of the site.

February 12, 2008 - The Pohlad family announces plans to  fund $22 million in additional enhancements to the new ballpark. Upgraded components include exterior stone, the roof canopy, the scoreboard and more bathrooms and comfort areas.

February 26, 2008 - The Hennepin County Board approves a $22 million increase in the cost of the new Twins ballpark to be paid by the Twins ownership.

April 8, 2008 - The Twins announce an eight-year partnership with Delaware North Companies Sportservice to provide all food, beverage and retail merchandise service at the new ballpark in downtown Minneapolis.

April 20, 2008 - The Minnesota Ballpark Authority approves the creation of the Ballpark District Enhancements and Public Art Incentive Fund for off-site district enhancements that reach beyond the ballpark site's "footprint." The board authorized the allocation of up to $1 million from the MBA's interest earnings on construction bond proceeds to fund this effort.

September 10, 2008 - Twins announce plans to make a pitch to host Major League Baseball's All-Star Game in 2014 in cooperation with the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Meet Minneapolis and the Minnesota Ballpark Authority.

September 15, 2008 - Target Corporation and the Minnesota Twins announce an agreement in principle on an exclusive 25-year partnership that includes the naming rights for Target Field.

September 18, 2008 - Twins announce the season ticket seat relocation process outlining the season ticket holder transition from the H.H.H. Metrodome to Target Field. In conjunction with the season ticket relocation plan, the team also unveiled the season ticket pricing structure for the inaugural season at Target Field.

October 13, 2008 - Twins launch second Target Field webcam located on the roof of the Ford Centre at the northeast corner of the ballpark.

October 23, 2008 - Twins announce that Daktronics has been selected to design and build a multimillion dollar, integrated video, scoring and advertising display system at Target Field.

September 2008 - Work commences to place steel which will hold the Terrace Level seating as well as the Roof Canopy.

November 20, 2008 - Final concrete pour on the Terrace Level, a full two-plus months ahead of schedule.

Yes, 2008 has been quite a year for Target Field and baseball fans across Twins Territory. While that excitement builds, there is no question that 2008 will pale in comparison to 2009 as we march closer to Opening Day in the new ballpark. Stay tuned for updates as the process evolves.

Happy Holidays.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

President

The Minnesota Twins recently mailed 2009 renewal invoices to season ticket holders. The centerpiece of that mailing was an official New Ballpark Countdown Clock calibrated to the "projected" Opening Day at Target Field. Last Thursday those clocks reached the 500-day milestone - leaving all of Twins Territory excited while reminding those of us in the front office that the clock is literally ticking.

Ironically, Thursday was also a day of celebration on the job site. The Mortenson crew poured the last of the concrete on the Terrace Level - topping off the facility so to speak - a full two-plus months ahead of schedule. While the steelwork remains slightly behind schedule, it's safe to say the overall pace of work continues to impress.

Target Field Notes:

More than 600 men and women are now working every day at Target Field ... Look for the installation the first stadia sections to take place soon ... Roughly 1/3 of the exterior limestone is now in place ... Design work continues on the enhanced Target Plaza. Look for an announcement on the final design before the end of the calendar year. Construction on Target Plaza - including the extension of the pedestrian bridge to First Avenue will commence in January ... After receiving more than 150 applications for the head groundskeeper position at Target Field, the Twins have narrowed the list of finalists to 10. The team expects to hire the facility groundskeeper next month ... The Twins continue to have regular meetings with the team's local and national television partners in order to shape the final broadcast plans. Last week FSN North representatives toured the facility searching for prime pre- and postgame show locations ... Remember -- current Twins season ticket holders have until early January to return the New Ballpark Seat Relocation Questionnaire ... The Twins are now reviewing potential opponents for likely exhibition games to be played at Target Field in advance of Opening Day 2010.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

Note: Apologies to fans across Twins Territory for my delinquency in updating this blog. The work on Target Field is fast and furious - as is the pace across the Minnesota Twins organization. With the World Series heading toward conclusion my intent and hope is to continue to share an "insiders" view of all aspects of the development of Target Field. Thanks for your support. - Dave St. Peter

CONCRETE TURNS TO STEEL

Any fan checking out the NEW Target Field webcam understands that construction of Minnesota's ballpark is now in overdrive. It's Halloween week and fittingly the "skeleton" of a ballpark is starting to take shape. It's taking shape largely thanks to a significant transition. A transition from concrete to steel.

For the past 12 months the ballpark construction site has been all about concrete. Thanks to work crews who endured last winter's frigid temps before thriving on this summer's splendid weather, that concrete work is ahead of schedule. In fact, the final elevated concrete pour of the Terrace Level is scheduled to take place next month - some two-plus months before it was originally planned.

Meanwhile, today's ballpark site is quickly becoming all about steel. The outfield's steel foundations continues to evolve while an absolutely beautiful sight emerged in the last few days. That was the sight of the "champagne" colored steel raker beams being installed on the Terrace Level. Moreover, last week's steel milestone included the initial erection of the roof canopy framework. The overall height of the ballpark is now evident as the roof canopy begins to become reality. That's exciting news for the design team as countless hours were spent in order to ensure the roof canopy becomes one of the ballpark's signature features.

Target Field Notes: Upcoming construction milestones include the installation of the first "stadia" section (November); the selection of the actual ballpark seating types (November); unveiling of final Target Plaza design (December) ...

Much has been made in recent days about the potential for challenging weather for possible World Series games at Target Field. What am I missing here? Didn't anyone watch the fans and players bundle up when the 2006 World Series visited Detroit's Comerica Park? How about the recent frigid temps during postseason games at Boston's Fenway Park or Cleveland's Progressive Field? How many empty seats did you see for those games? Yes, like other northern climates weather could play a role in our historically unpredictable climate. Why does the media continue to fixate on the weather in relation to Minnesota's mover to outdoor baseball? ...

With the Target Field Daktronics scoreboard package now announced, the project team now turns its collective attention to the video production equipment. In other words the cameras and backroom equipment which makes those beautiful HD images possible ... The Twins have commenced the search for Target Field's first head groundskeeper. Once hired, it will mark the first time the Twins have employed a groundskeeper since the team played at Metropolitan Stadium.

Win Twins!

Dave St. Peter

Since it became reality in May 2006, one of the most often-asked questions regarding Minnesota's new ballpark revolved around what the facility would be called. Months and months of incredible speculation were answered earlier today when the Minnesota Twins and Target Corporation announced agreement in principle on an a historic new partnership that includes naming rights for Target Field - the new Hennepin County ballpark scheduled to open in 2010 -- along with Target Plaza, which connects the ballpark to downtown Minneapolis.

Today's announcement is the latest sign of tremendous momentum for the return of outdoor Major League Baseball. It also marks the culmination of a long-term team strategy and approach in relation to the naming of Minnesota's new ballpark.

While many franchises conduct what may as well be called an "auction" for naming rights, I think it's safe to say the Twins employed a somewhat non-traditional approach. For many years - even in advance of the necessary government approvals - at the urging of the Pohlad family the Twins contemplated what Minnesota's new ballpark should be called. To that end, the team considered a variety of options - some corporate and even going with a non-corporate name. The bottom line was this: Minnesota's new ballpark was going to be given a name which fans across Twins Territory could embrace.

Over time, the team engaged in discussions with several local and national companies each expressing interest in a ballpark naming rights relationship. The team was especially encouraged by the number of Minnesota legacy companies who showed interest in the ballpark project. As those discussions evolved, the most important elements for the team when considering potential corporate naming rights partners were as follows:

o   LOCAL

§  Minnesota based, strong regional heritage, local leadership

o   FAMILY FOCUSED

§  Brand consistency, Values

o   CIVIC ACTIVATION/STEWARDSHIP

§  Plaza, Ballpark District, Downtown Minneapolis, Region

o   COMMUNITY/PHILANTRHOPY

§  History of giving back

That's where Target Corporation comes into the picture. Minnesota-based Target and the Twins have enjoyed a 20-plus year sponsorship relationship. With that existing partnership as a foundation, the Twins and Target engaged in serious discussions regarding opportunities surrounding the new ballpark and ultimately reached the agreement we are announcing today. Simply put, the Pohlad family and Twins organization is incredibly proud to have found what we consider to be a perfect naming rights partner.

As the Twins and Target announce this agreement, it's clear that the partnership is about more than naming rights to Target Field. It's about creating the ultimate fan experience; it's about philanthropy; it's about creating public gathering space (i.e. Target Plaza); it's about building something iconic for downtown Minneapolis and the region; it's about two Minnesota heritage brands combining resources and ideas.

While this agreement is clearly significant, it's only the first in what promises to be a number of sponsorship related announcements surrounding Target Field. The team remains in serious discussions with many local and national companies about the next tier of sponsorship. The team expects to finalize up to four FOUNDING LEVEL partnerships - with various ballpark entitlements - in the near future.

Stay tuned for details as Opening Day 2010 at Target Field is less than 19 months away.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

President, Minnesota Twins

As another spectacular summer of Twins baseball continues, the team's new home is quickly taking shape in downtown Minneapolis. With more than 500 workers at the ballpark site each and every day, Jerry Bell, Bill Smith and I were recently privileged to provide a variety of the club's  uniform personnel with their first look at their new digs.

Ron Gardenhire and his coaching staff along with current Twins Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, Joe Nathan, Nick Punto and Denard Span all recently made the 10-block trip from the Metrodome to the North Loop Neighborhood to visit the future home of Twins baseball. While we have addressed hundreds of questions during the many tours conducted for internal staff, select ticket holders, corporate partners and public officials, I found it interesting to see the coaching staff and players tour the site while gleaming information beneficial to their trade. Examples include:

·        Field/Groundskeeper - Not surprisingly all personnel expressed interest in the state of the playing field. While the grass is currently being grown at a MLB-approved sod farm in Colorado, the players were particularly interested in the infield dirt, the warning tracks, etc. They also were curious as to our plans to hire the groundskeeper - a position which will be filled prior to spring training 2009.

·        Dimensions/Outfield wall height - The players seemed pleased with the planned outfield dimensions which are almost identical to the Metrodome. Included in that discussion was the height of the outfield walls - 8 feet in left and center and 23 feet (same as the Metrodome) from right center to right. Needless to say Mr. Morneau is intrigued by the placement of "The Overlook" which extends eight feet over the right field wall.

·        Wind/Sun - With an American flag flying high on a pole placed on the future site of the pitcher's mound the wind direction was immediately evident. That led to discussion regarding the various wind studies which have been inconclusive. In addition, the group noticed the high sky and sun location at a time representative of a standard day game. I could see Denard Span pay particular attention to the location of the sun as we walked from centerfield. The bottom line is we will not fully understand the impact of wind and sun on game conditions until the ballpark construction is complete and the roof canopy is in place.

·        Bullpens - All were pleased with the plan for "stacked" bullpens in left centerfield. Much of the discussion focused on which pen the Twins will use - the lower or upper version. The team is yet to decide as both locations have theirs pros and cons. My sense is we will look for Gardy, bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek and even Joe Nathan to be consulted on this next summer when the bullpens are fully in place.

·        Clubhouse - Of course much our time on site was spent reviewing the plans for the Twins clubhouse. The manager, coaches, players and staff spend countless hours here and all seemed excited with the proposed layout. Among the highlights were the strategically located batting tunnels, the weight room and the training room - complete with state-of-the-art hydrotherapy.

·        Dugouts - Understanding the Twins dugout (first base side) is now constructed, it was interesting seeing the players gravitate to this space. Much of the discussion was focused on the type of flooring, the type of bench and the type of fencing along the front of the dugout.

·        Parking - Like all employees, the group was curious as to their route to the ballpark and where they will park. Ironically, the player parking area - located south of the ballpark -- will be paved in the next few weeks. All seemed quite pleased with the spacious area which will allow for adequate parking for spouses on game day.

Win Twins!!!!

Dave St. Peter

President

Over the years, the Minnesota Twins have enjoyed a reputation across the world of sports as being one of the most innovative teams in terms of promotions and fan giveaways. From bat day to bobblehead day, from cap night to fan appreciation day, Twins fans have long enjoyed some of the most complete promotional calendars in all of Major League Baseball.