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Affiliates, Radio...................................................................408All-Star Game Box Scores, 1965 & ‘85 ........................................... 315-16 Players, Twins’ ..............................................................262American League Leaders, Twins’........................................263Anniversary Teams 25th Season ..................................................................317 40th Season ..................................................................317Attendance Data Annual, Home/Road ......................................................215 Consecutive Streaks .....................................................279 Crowds of 50,000-plus .................................................216 Home Highs ..................................................................216 Home/Road, 2007 .........................................................173 Opponents’ Highs in Minnesota ......................................36 Opponents’ Totals in Minnesota ....................................172Awards Twins’ Annual ......................................................... 257-59 Twins’ Individual and Organization......................... 260-62BBWAA, Twin Cities Chairmen .............................................412 Twin Cities Chapter.......................................................412Batting Data Annual Team Figures ....................................................212 Average, .300 ................................................................231 Career, Twins’ ...............................................................229 Cycle Performances ......................................................215 Designated Hitters, Twins, 2007 ...................................171 Final Stats, 2007 ..........................................................164 First Major League Hit, Twins’ .......................................149 4-or-more Hit Games ....................................................233 5 & 6 Hit Games ...........................................................232 Hits, 200 in Season.......................................................238 Hitless Streaks..............................................................214 Hitting Streaks................................................................99 Runners in Scoring Position, 2007 .......................... 167-68 Pitchers ........................................................................293 Top Ten, Rookies............................................................227 Top Ten, Season & Career........................................ 222-24 Yearly Leaders, Twins’ ...................................................231Bell, Jerry.................................................................................7Birthdates, Twins’ .................................................................89Birthplaces, Twins’ ..............................................................132Broadcasters, Twins’ 2008 ............................................ 409-10 Year-by-Year .................................................................411 Television Production Crew ...........................................410Club Statistics, Twins’ 2007................................................166Clubhouse Men, Twins’ ..........................................................24Coaches, Bios, 2008 Twins’ ............................................. 18-23 1961-07 ........................................................................296Community, Twins Involvement ...........................................380 Community Fund, Twins’ ...............................................381Daily Log, 1961-07 ..............................................................234Day-By-Day, 2007 ......................................................... 174-76Directory, Club ..................................................................... 2-4Draft Picks, Twins’ First Round............................................341Draft, Twins’ 2007 ...............................................................342Extra-Inning Games, 2007 ..................................................164Fielding Data Annual Team Figures ....................................................214 Final Stats, 2007 ..........................................................165 Triple Plays ...................................................................235Front Office, Bios ............................................................... 5-11Gardenhire, Ron .............................................................. 16-17Glance, 2007 Twins .............................................................165Griffith, Calvin.....................................................................384Hall of Fame National Baseball, Info .................................................388 Twins’ ..................................................................... 384-87Highs & Lows, 2007 ............................................................179History, Minnesota Baseball ........................................ 389-396Home & Road, Annual .........................................................235Home Run Data: By Position, 2007 ..........................................................177 First Major League Game ..............................................151 Grand Slams, Twins’ ............................................... 237-38 Grand Slam Records, Twins ..........................................238 Home & Away, Annual ...................................................240 Individual Breakdown, 2007 .........................................177 Inning, 3-or-more..........................................................239 Inside-the-Park.............................................................236 Last By Pitcher..............................................................143 Three, Game..................................................................233 Two, Game ....................................................................240

MINNESOTA TWINS 2008 Media GUIDE The 2008 Minnesota Twins Media Guide was researched, written and edited by Mike Herman, Dustin Morse, Molly Gallatin, Mitch Hestad, Court Berry-Tripp and Peter Kim and is based on information available through February 2, 2008. All statistics were provided by Major League Baseball and are considered unofficial. Images are courtesy of Bruce Kluckhohn, Hannah Foslien, Getty Images and HOK. The information contained herein is copyrighted and prepared for the use of members of the print and broadcast media. Those wishing to use any of the enclosed material for commercial purposes should contact the Minnesota Twins Baseball Communications department.

Innings, Biggest ..................................................................230Intelligence Reports, 2007: Vs. Lefthanders.............................................................168 Vs. Righthanders ..........................................................169 Day Games....................................................................170 Night Games .................................................................171 Metrodome ....................................................................172 Road .............................................................................173Interleague History ........................................................ 207-10Longest Games....................................................................226Losing Streaks.....................................................................213Managers, 1961-07, Twins’ ...................................................17 Yearly Standings ...........................................................266Media Policies Regular Season.............................................................403 Spring Training .............................................................414Medical Glossary ........................................................... 406-07Metrodome .................................................................... 404-05Milestone Twins .....................................................................42Milestone Twin Wins ............................................................123Minnesota Natives, Twins’ ...................................................418Minor Leagues Affiliate History .............................................................341 Affiliates and Statistics .......................................... 332-38 Awards, Twins, 2007 ............................................... 328-30 Bios, Front Office ..........................................................321 Bios, Minor League Staff......................................... 322-27 Bios, Players ........................................................... 343-77 Men of Steal..................................................................330 Organization Information ..............................................320 Organization Leaders, 2007 ............................... 329 & 336 Postseason All-Stars.....................................................330 RBI, Minor League Bests ...............................................339 Recap, 2007 .................................................................331 Records, Annual............................................................320 Schedules, 2008 ...........................................................328 Stadiums and Attendance ............................................320 Trainers.........................................................................378Monthly Record, Twins’ ........................................................232New Ballpark Information................................................ 12-14Opponents Section ...................................................... 183-206 Batting/Pitching, Twins’ Club Directory MLB DirectoryOpposition Hitters, Top ...................................................................105 Pitchers, Top .................................................................123Pacesetters, Twins’ 2007.....................................................169Performance Chart, Twins’ 2007 .........................................178Pinch-Hitting Data All-Time Twins...............................................................179 Twins’, 2007 .................................................................170 Yearly Leaders, Twins’ ...................................................226Pitching Data Annual Team Figures ....................................................213 Career, Twins’ ...............................................................230 Final Stats, 2007 ..........................................................164 Low-Hit Games .............................................................253 Position Players ............................................................239 Shutouts, Consecutive vs. Twins ...................................256 Shutouts, Individual Consecutive .................................254 Shutouts, Twins’ Consecutive .......................................254 Shutouts, Twins’ Individual...........................................255 Top Ten, Rookies............................................................228 Top Ten, Season & Career........................................ 224-26 20-Game Winners, Twins’ .............................................254 200 Innings Pitched, Twins’ ..........................................256 Yearly Leaders...............................................................255Players, Bios, 2008 Twins .............................................. 28-161 How 2008 Twins Were Built .............................................25Pohlad, Carl ............................................................................6 Pohlad Community Service Award .................................259Post Season, Twins’ ..................................................... 297-316 Title Clinching Dates.....................................................305Pronunciation Guide ..............................................................66Public Relations Directory ...................................................413Records Franchise, 1901-2007 .......................................... 397-402 Twins’ Individual, Game................................................217 Twins’ Individual, Season .............................................220 Twins’ Team, Game ................................................. 218-19 Twins’ Team, Season .....................................................221Retired Numbers, Twins’................................................ 382-83

Roster All-time, Twins’ ....................................................... 241-44 40-Man Spring, 2008 .............................................. 420-21 Invitees, 2008 ...............................................................421St. Peter, Dave .........................................................................7Schedule 2008 Regular Season.............................. Inside Back Cover Metrodome Workout ..........................................................4Scouting Staff ............................................................... 339-40Season Openers, Twins’ ................................................. 267-69Smith, Bill ...............................................................................9Spring Training Information .......................................... 415-19Standings Major League, 2007 ......................................................182 Yearly, Twins’ ................................................................266Statistics, Twins, 1961-06 ............................................ 270-96Steals of Home, Twins’ ........................................................152Teenagers, Twins’ ..................................................................70Trades, Twins’ 1961-07 ................................................. 249-52 Last Trade With, Twins ..................................................252Trainers, Twins’ .....................................................................24Transactions, 2007 Twins’ ............................................. 180-81Twins Radio Network ...........................................................408Uniform Numbers, All-Time Twins.................................. 245-58Winning Streaks ..................................................................212

BOXES OF INTERESTA.L. Team Pitching Leaders, 2007 ..................................31Air Mileage, Twins’ 2007 ..............................................104Arizona Fall League, Twins’ ............................................88Best Starts, After 15/20 Games .....................................87Blown Leads, Twins’ .....................................................154Calculating Baseball Statistics .....................................80College Alumni, Twins’ .................................................129Come From Behind Wins, Twins’.....................................30Dominican Academy Info..............................................338Designated Hitter Rule .................................................156Earned Runs Rule ........................................................144Entire Career With Twins’ .............................................229Expansion Draft Losses, Twins’ ....................................158Home Runs, Longest ......................................... 220 & 239Home Runs, Both Sides Of Plate ..................................295Homestand, Twins’ Best ...............................................227Important Dates, 2007 .................................................342Leadoff Homers, Twins’ Career .....................................236MLB Futures Game .......................................................122Magic Number..............................................................316Most Years By Position, Twins’ .......................................33Opening Day Info..........................................................269Pinch-Hitter Rule ...........................................................59Player Limits ................................................................253Post-Season, Top 5, Batting .........................................314Post-Season, Top 5, Pitching........................................314Presidents and General Managers ...................................8Qualifying Numbers .....................................................112RBI, 100-Plus Seasons.................................................296Roadtrip, Twins Best ....................................................227Roberto Clemente Award ..............................................310Rookie of the Year, Twins’ .............................................278Rookie Qualifications ...................................................257Rookies Used..................................................................84Runs, Most Scored in a Game, Twins..............................63Saves Rule ...................................................................127Season Opener Starts, Career ......................................269Ten or More Years with Twins..........................................42Trading Regulations .....................................................219Twins Retired Numbers, Stats ......................................38520 HR/20 SB, Twins’.......................................................56Umpire Interview Policy ................................................269Uniforms ......................................................................300Venezuelan Academy Info .............................................338Wins, Consecutive vs. Opponent ..................................266World Wide Web, Twins’ ..................................................85

MEDIA GUIDE SECTIONS:Front Office Directory/Bios.......................................... 2-11New Ballpark Information ........................................ 12-14Coaches and Staff ................................................... 15-24Player Bios ............................................................. 27-1612007 Year In Review............................................. 163-182Opponents............................................................ 183-210History and Records ............................................. 211-263Year By Year ......................................................... 265-296Twins In Postseason ............................................. 297-317Minor Leagues and Scouting ................................ 319-378Miscellaneous ...................................................... 379-422

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FRONT OFFICE DIRECTORYTwins Sports Inc.

Minnesota Twins Baseball Club

34 Kirby Puckett PlaceMinneapolis, MN 55415

Telephone (612) 375-1366www.twinsbaseball.com

Baseball Communications FAX ....................................................................................................................... (612) 375-7473Marketing/Promotions FAX ............................................................................................................................. (612) 573-6725Executive/Baseball Operations FAX ................................................................................................................ (612) 375-7417Accounting/Human Resources FAX ................................................................................................................. (612) 573-6725Sales FAX ....................................................................................................................................................... (612) 375-7522Ticket Office FAX ............................................................................................................................................. (612) 375-7464New Ballpark Project Office FAX ..................................................................................................................... (612) 330-9089Ticket Information and Charge Lines ............................................................................... (612) 33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS

TWINS SPORTS INC.Chairman ..............................................................................................................................................................Carl PohladChief Executive Officer ........................................................................................................................................... Jim PohladPresident ................................................................................................................................................... T. Geron (Jerry) Bell

MINNESOTA TWINS BASEBALL CLUBOwner ................................................................................................................................................................Carl R. Pohlad

EXECUTIVE BOARD Carl R. Pohlad Robert C. Pohlad T. Geron (Jerry) Bell James O. Pohlad William M. Pohlad David E. St. Peter

Chairman of Executive Committee ........................................................................................................................ Howard FoxPresident ........................................................................................................................................................... Dave St. PeterSenior Vice President, General Manager ...................................................................................................................Bill SmithSenior Vice President, Business Development ......................................................................................................... Laura DaySenior Vice President, Business Administration/Chief Financial Officer ...................................................................Kip ElliottVice President, Technology ................................................................................................................................. John AvensonVice President, Corporate Partnerships ....................................................................................................................Eric CurryVice President, Human Resources/Diversity ........................................................................................................ Raenell DornVice President, Operations ........................................................................................................................................ Matt HoyVice President, Marketing ................................................................................................................................. Patrick KlingerVice President, Player Personnel ......................................................................................................................... Mike RadcliffVice President, Ticket Sales and Service ............................................................................................................... Steve SmithSpecial Assistants............................................................Rod Carew, Kent Hrbek, Harmon Killebrew, Paul Molitor, Tony Oliva

ADMINISTRATIONExecutive Assistant to the President, Twins Sports, Inc .........................................................................................Joan BoeserExecutive Assistant to the President, Minnesota Twins .....................................................................................Lynette Gittins

NEW BALLPARKConstruction Consultant ................................................................................................................................ Dick StrassburgProject Manager ....................................................................................................................................................John GockelDirector, New Ballpark Development ............................................................................................................... Scott O’ConnellBallpark Development - Finance/Accounting........................................................................................................ Dan StarkeyExecutive Assistant, New Ballpark .........................................................................................................................Mary Meyer

BASEBALL OPERATIONSAssistant General Manager ....................................................................................................................................Rob Antony Senior Advisor to the General Manager.................................................................................................................... Terry RyanSpecial Assistants to General Manager .............................................................................................. Tom Kelly, Joe McIlvaineDirector, Team Travel ........................................................................................................................................... Remzi KiratliAdministrative Assistant to the General Manager .................................................................................................... Jack GoinDirector, Baseball Operations ...................................................................................................................................Brad SteilBaseball Operations Assistant ................................................................................................................................Joe PohladDirector, Minor Leagues ............................................................................................................................................Jim RantzMinor League Field Coordinator ................................................................................................................................ Joel LepelAdministrative Assistant, Minor Leagues ............................................................................................................ Kate TownleyDirector, Scouting ..............................................................................................................................................Deron JohnsonPro Scouting Coordinator....................................................................................................................................Vern FollowellAdministrative Assistant, Scouting ..................................................................................................................Amanda Young

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BASEBALL COMMUNICATIONSDirector, Baseball Communications ....................................................................................................................Mike HermanManager, Baseball Communications ...................................................................................................................Dustin MorseManager, Publications and Media Services ........................................................................................................Molly GallatinCoordinator, Baseball Communications ............................................................................................................. Mitch Hestad

PUBLIC AFFAIRSExecutive Director, Public Affairs and Twins Community Fund ............................................................................. Kevin SmithDirector, Community Affairs ..........................................................................................................................Bryan DonaldsonManager, Corporate Communications ...............................................................................................................Andrea LarsonCoordinator, Community Fund ....................................................................................................................Stephanie JohnsonCoordinator, Community Programs ........................................................................................................................... Josh OrtizCoordinator, Community Relations .............................................................................................................. Gloria Westerdahl

MARKETING AND BROADCASTINGDirector, Advertising ......................................................................................................................................... Nancy O’BrienDirector, Event Marketing ................................................................................................................................. Heidi SammonCoordinator, Promotions .......................................................................................................................................Julie RohloffDirector, Broadcasting and Game Presentation .......................................................................................................Andy PriceRadio Network Producer .....................................................................................................................................Mark GenoskyRadio Network Play-by-Play/Analyst ..................................................................................................................... John GordonRadio Network Play-by-Play/Analyst ....................................................................................................................Dan GladdenRadio Network Analyst............................................................................................................................................Jack MorrisRadio Network Studio Host ................................................................................................................................. Kris AtteberryRadio Engineer ....................................................................................................................................................Kyle HammerTelevision Play-by-Play ......................................................................................................................................... Dick BremerTelevision Analyst ................................................................................................................................................Bert BlylevenPublic Address Announcer ................................................................................................................................. Adam Abrams

TICKET SALES AND SERVICEManager, Account Services....................................................................................................................................Chris MalekAccount Service Executives, Group Sales............................................................Luis Breazeale, Jennifer Helget, Genie RaccaAccount Service Executives, Season Sales.........................................................Bobby Pascaly, Dan Poplau, Lisa RasmussenManager, Group Sales Development ........................................................................................................................Rob MalecGroup Sales Development Representatives .......................................................................Todd Krulewich, Cassie WieberdinkManager, Sales Development ............................................................................................................................... Eric HudsonSales Development Representatives............. Chris Carson, Craig Gumz, Tim Jandro, Mitch Kluska, Jason Stern, P.J. WilliamsManager, Ticket Sales and Service Support ...............................................................................................................Beth VailDatabase Marketing Administrator .............................................................................................................. Brandon JohnsonManager, Call Center and New Ballpark Migration .........................................................................................Patrick Forsland

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPSAccount Executives..........................................................Doug Beck, Dick Schultz, Kernal Buhler, Brock Maiser, Karen ClearySenior Manager, Client Services ........................................................................................................................Bodie ForslingManager, Corporate Partnerships Sales and Service .................................................................................... Jordan WoodcroftManager, Corporate Client Services.................................................................................................................. Katie BeaulieuCoordinator, Corporate Client Services ......................................................................................................Paulette CheathamCoordinator, Traffic and Service........................................................................................................................... Amy Johnson

FINANCEDirector, Finance ............................................................................................................................................. Andy WeinsteinManager, Ticket Accounting...........................................................................................................................Jerry McLaughlinAccountant ........................................................................................................................................................ Lyndsey TaylorAccounts Payable ................................................................................................................................Amy Fong-ChristiansonDirector, Purchasing .............................................................................................................................................. Bud Hanley

TECHNOLOGYDirector, Technology .......................................................................................................................................... Wade NavratilManager, Technology Infrastructure .......................................................................................................................Tony PersioTechnical Services Specialist ...................................................................................................................... Brent HildebrandtSpecial Projects Programmer ..................................................................................................................................... Kyle Mai

HUMAN RESOURCESManager, Payroll................................................................................................................................................... Lori BeasleyManager, Benefits ................................................................................................................................................Leticia SilvaCoordinator, Workman’s Compensation ................................................................................................................Tina FlowersHuman Resources Assistant.............................................................................................................................. Talla Peterson

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STADIUM OPERATIONSDirector, Stadium Operations ........................................................................................................................... Dave HorsmanManager, Stadium Operations ............................................................................................................................. Dan SmoliakManager, Security.................................................................................................................................................. Dick DuganManager, Merchandise ..............................................................................................................................................Matt NollRoseville Pro Shop Manager .....................................................................................................................................Joel DavisMinnetonka Pro Shop Manager .......................................................................................................................Courtney PahlkeApple Valley Pro Shop Manager ..............................................................................................................................Maria FlomManager, Office Services ......................................................................................................................................John McEvoyOffice Services Assistant .......................................................................................................................................Mike SatherAdministrative Assistant ..................................................................................................................................Venika Streeter

TICKET OPERATIONSDirector, Ticket Operations....................................................................................................................................Paul FroehleBox Office Manager ................................................................................................................................................ Mike StilesTicket Office Supervisor .................................................................................................................................. Karl DedenbachGroup Ticket Coordinator ...............................................................................................................................Robyn McQuillan

CLUBHOUSEField Manager .................................................................................................................................................Ron GardenhireHead Athletic Trainer .......................................................................................................................................... Rick McWaneAssistant Athletic Trainer .................................................................................................................................. Dave PruemerStrength and Conditioning Coordinator ..........................................................................................................Perry Castellano Equipment Manager ........................................................................................................................................Rod McCormickVisitors’ Clubhouse ............................................................................................................................................ Troy MatchanManager, Major League Video ................................................................................................................................Sean Harlin

MEDICAL STAFFOrthopedic Physicians ...........................................................................................................Dr. Dan Buss, Dr. John A. SteubsInternal Medicine Physicians....................................................................................................Dr. Vijay Eyunni, Dr. Tom JetzerEmployee Assistance Program Physician.................................................................... Dr. Jon Hallberg, Dr. Gustavo Navarrete

PRE-GAME WORKOUT SCHEDULE AT THE METRODOME12:10 PM Start 1:10 PM StartTwins Hitting 9:40-10:35 Twins Hitting 10:40-11:35Visitors Hitting 10:35-11:15 Visitors Hitting 11:35-12:15Twins Infield 11:15-11:25 Twins Infield 12:15-12:25Visitors Infield 11:25-11:35 Visitors Infield 12:25-12:35Field Preparation 11:35-11:50 Field Preparation 12:35-12:50

6:10 PM Start 7:10 PM StartTwins Hitting 3:40-4:35 Twins Hitting 4:40-5:35Visitors Hitting 4:35-5:15 Visitors Hitting 5:35-6:15Twins Infield 5:15-5:25 Twins Infield 6:15-6:25Visitors Infield 5:25-5:35 Visitors Infield 6:25-6:35Field Preparation 5:35-5:50 Field Preparation 6:35-6:50

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BIll SMITh, a MeMBer of The MInneSoTa TwInS organIza-TIon SInCe 1986, waS proMoTed To SenIor vICe preSIdenT, general Manager on SepTeMBer 13, 2007. SMITh BeCoMeS The fIfTh general Manager In CluB hISTory.

CLUB EXECUTIVES

Carl Pohlad has owned the Minnesota Twins since 1984 and the 2008 season marks the 25th anniversary of his ownership. With the franchise facing a possible move out of state, Mr. Pohlad was motivated by a sense of community responsibility and a feeling that major league sports, par-ticularly baseball, are important assets that contribute to the quality of life in their communities.

With that sense of community in mind, Mr. Pohlad provided critical leadership in the creation of the Twins-Hennepin County ballpark partnership resulting in the construction of a new baseball-only facility in Minneapolis’ Historic Warehouse District, while preserving the franchise for future generations of Twins fans.

In 1987, three years following the Pohlad’s purchase of the team, the Twins capped a Cinderella season by winning the fran-chise’s first ever World Series Championship. It would be the first of two world championships that the Twins would win within the first seven years under Mr. Pohlad’s leadership. The team’s recent successes, including its run of winning four American League Central Division Championships in the past five seasons (2002-2004 and 2006) attest to Mr. Pohlad’s ability to build and manage an exceptional baseball organization with a strong emphasis on player development.

Inducted into the Twins’ Hall of Fame in 2005, Mr. Pohlad served eight years on the Major League Baseball Executive Com-mittee and is currently an ex-officio member. He has also served as Vice President of the American League and as a member of the Player Relations Committee Board of Directors.

Beyond his baseball activities, Mr. Pohlad is a long-time business leader, having achieved success first in the banking business and later in the soft drink industry. Both businesses continue to be key parts of his business empire, which also includes real estate, airline passenger and freight operations, and financial services. Mr. Pohlad is currently President of Marquette Financial Companies, chairman of Mair Holdings, Inc. and a director of Genmar Holdings, Inc.

Mr. Pohlad attributes much of his life’s successes to the lessons learned while a young boy growing up in Iowa and to the love and devotion of his wife Eloise. And it is with that spirit that the couple continually worked to give back to the community with service and financial support. Mr. Pohlad has served on the boards of numerous civic and charitable organizations throughout his lifetime, including the Methodist Hospital, Health Systems of Minnesota and its successor, Park Nicollet Health Services Board. He was a founding member of the Boys and Girls’ Clubs of Minneapolis and, along with Mrs. Pohlad, became a member of the United Way’s Alexis de Toqueville Society and the Century Legacy Program of the Greater Twin Cities Area United Way in 2001. During her lifetime, Mrs. Pohlad also served many nonprofit causes, including the Sisters of Joseph Ministries Foundation, of which she was a founding board member.

Mr. Pohlad was elected to the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans in 1989 and has remained involved in the organization’s charitable activities ever since. During 2002, he established a college scholarship program for Twin Cities area high school students through the Association.

In 1994, Mr. and Mrs. Pohlad incorporated the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Family Foundation which allowed them to significantly increase their charitable giving to a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Between 1999-2003, the Pohlad Family Foundation approved grants totaling more than $23 million. Other Pohlad-owned businesses, including Marquette Financial Companies and the Minnesota Twins, also provide support to community organizations each year. Mr. and Mrs. Pohlad have also made several significant personal gifts to a variety of other institutions, including the Greater Twin Cities Area United Way, Gonzaga University and the Mayo Clinic Foundation.

In the years since the Pohlads purchased the Minnesota Twins, Mrs. Pohlad assumed the role of “first lady” of the team and pursued it with the same enthusiasm and grace that she brought to her marriage and her family. Her unflagging support of the team both on and off the field knew no bounds. Her death in November of 2003 leaves a hole not only in the lives of her husband of 56 years and her three sons, but also in the larger Twins family.

CARL R. POHLADowner

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T. Geron (Jerry) Bell was named president of Twins Sports Inc. on November 26, 2002. In his posi-tion, he leads the effort to ensure the long-term viability of the Minnesota Twins and specifically oversees the development, design and construction of the new Twins-Hennepin County Ballpark in Minneapolis’ Historic Warehouse District. In addition, Bell continues to serve as the Pohlad ownership group’s liaison with Major League Baseball.

Bell, who was named the third president in the history of the Minnesota Twins in January, 1987, spent 16 years as the chief executive of the club. He led the team’s business operations and was instrumental in the 1987 and 1991 World Championship seasons. Other accomplishments include setting an American League attendance record in 1988 when the Twins became the first junior-circuit team to attract more than three million fans. He also led the development and construction of the state-of-the-art spring training facility known as the Lee County Sports Complex which opened in Ft. Myers, Florida, in 1991.

Bell joined the Twins after serving as executive director of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, which operates the Metrodome. He joined the MSFC as assistant executive director upon the commission’s inception in 1977.

His professional activities include being a member of Major League Baseball’s Professional Baseball Association Committee/Baseball Operations Committee. Past activities have included three terms as member of the North St. Paul/Maplewood School Board, including five years as chairman; served on Minneapolis Downtown Council Board of Directors from 1993-2002; member of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Communications Committee; Board of Directors for the Greater Convention and Visi-tors Association; member of the Executive Committee of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Final Four organizing committee and former consultant to the Miami Dolphins, Ltd., of the NFL.

Jerry and his wife, Phyllis, who make their home in North St. Paul, MN, have two daughters.

jERRY BELLpresident,Twin Sports, Inc

Dave St. Peter was named the fourth president in Minnesota Twins history on November 26, 2002. He oversees the team’s strategic planning process and the club’s business departments including ticket sales and service, corporate partnerships, marketing, community affairs, communications, broadcasting, stadium operations, human resources and finance. St. Peter is also involved in business-related baseball decisions as well as the development, design and construction of the

new Twins-Hennepin County Ballpark to be built in Minneapolis’ Historic Warehouse District.At age 41, St. Peter begins his 19th year with the Twins in 2008. He joined the Twins organization in 1990 and held a variety

of positions including vice president of corporate communications. He was named senior vice president of business affairs in February of 1999 and assembled a sales and marketing staff which has increased annual attendance by more than 115% from 2000-2007. In addition, St. Peter’s leadership has been integral in the team’s growing corporate partnership base, aggressive community outreach and expanded alumni involvement, including the development of the Twins Hall of Fame.

St. Peter has been part of a leadership team helping the franchise win four American League Central Division championships in the past six seasons (2002-2004, 2006). During St. Peter’s leadership tenure, the Twins have twice been named “Organization of the Year” by Baseball America (2002 and 2004). In 2006, the entire Twins organization was recognized as the Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s “Sports Person of the Year”. The franchise received the Atlanta Sports Council’s Horizon Award (2002) as the Professional Sports Organization of the Year while the Twins Community Fund was a 2000 recipient of the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce’s Quality of Life Award and a 2006 recipient of a Project Evergreen Award. Recently, St. Peter was named to the Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal and Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “Forty under 40” lists.

In the community, St. Peter serves on the board of the Twins Community Fund, the Minneapolis Downtown Council, the Greater Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center and the Park Nicollet Foundation.

St. Peter was born in Bismarck, North Dakota and graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1989. Dave, his wife Joanie, son Jack and twin sons Eric and Ben make their home in Eden Prairie, MN.

DAVE ST. PETERpresident,Minnesota Twins

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TWINS PRESIDENTS & GENERAL MANAGERS President General Manager Dave St. Peter, 2002-present Bill Smith, 2007-present Jerry Bell, 1987-2002 Terry Ryan, 1994-2007 Howard Fox, 1984-87 Andy Mac Phail, 1986-94 Calvin Griffith, 1961-84 Howard Fox, 1985-86 Calvin Griffith, 1961-84

Laura Day was named Senior Vice President of Business Development on August 28, 2006. Day oversees the ballclub’s revenue generation including ticket sales and corporate partnerships, while also playing a key role in shaping the team’s strategic plan. Day’s primary focus will be maximizing revenues associated with the team’s transition from the Metrodome to the new Twins-Hennepin County ballpark which is set to open in April 2010.

Day joined the Twins from the Minneapolis Convention and Visitor’s Association where she created the strategic plan for sponsorship and membership development. Prior to joining the MCVA, she served as vice president of sales for Victory Sports One (2003-2004). Day was one of the first Minnesota Wild employees, helping launch the Xcel Energy Center as vice president of corporate partnerships from 1999-2002. During her time at the Wild, she helped convert 12,000 season ticket deposits to paid status, launched the Twin Cities first premium seating program (selling out in a record eight weeks), and oversaw the team’s corporate partnership team, which included the acquisition of naming rights and building founding partners. Day got her start in sports working for the Twins from 1991-1999, where she held a variety of posts including vice president, sales and marketing; director of corporate marketing; and promotions manager.

Day, a native of Stillwater, MN, resides in Hudson, WI, with her husband Mike.

LAURA DAYSenior vice president,Business development

Kip Elliott, who begins his 17th year with the Twins in 2008, was named Senior Vice President on August 28, 2006 after serving as chief financial officer since January of 1999.

Elliott joined the Twins in May of 1992 as accounting manager and held the position of controller from 1995 through 1998. He was employed by the public accounting firm of Coopers and Lybrand from 1989-92.

Elliott is responsible for overseeing the accounting, human resources, technology and operations departments, including management of the annual financial reporting for the organization and Major League Baseball. As part of the senior manage-ment team, he also plays a key role in the structuring and implementation of the club’s strategic plan, as well as the planning of the new Twins-Hennepin County Ballpark, scheduled to open in 2010.

Elliott serves on the University of Northern Iowa Accounting Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and he is currently serving as Treasurer for SOMN.

Elliott, a Certified Public Accountant, was raised in Fredericksburg, Iowa and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa in 1989. Kip, wife Jodi, children Carter, Maxwell, and Maree make their home in Hudson, WI.

KIP ELLIOTTSenior vice president, Business administration/Chief financial officer

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Rob Antony begins his 21st season in the Twins’ organization and his first as Assistant General Manager after being named to that role on September 13, 2007 (effective October 1, 2007). He is responsible for major league contracts, evaluating major and minor league players in the system, and oversees international scouting in Australia, Europe and the Pacific Rim.

Prior to his current position, he was Director of Baseball Operations for 12 seasons and was responsible for various duties in the minor league and scouting departments including the spring training operation and free agent draft preparations. He was also responsible for establishing and overseeing the budget for the minor league, major league and scouting departments. He also worked closely with the scouting department and scouted players eligible for the free agent draft as well as amateurs in Australia and Latin America.

Antony was hired as Assistant Director of Media Relations in 1988 after graduating from the University of Minnesota. In June of 1991 he was promoted to Director of Media Relations. He held that post until December of 1995 before being promoted to Director of Baseball Operations.

Rob and his wife, Lynn, have two children, Tyler and Emily, and reside in Rogers, MN.

ROB ANTONYassistant general Manager

MIKE RADCLIFF

Mike Radcliff, a member of the Twins organization since 1987, was named Vice President, Player Personnel on September 13, 2007 (effective October 1, 2007). Radcliff leads the club’s overall player evaluation process at both the major and minor league levels, assists Smith in negotiating player contracts and oversees the club’s professional and amateur scouting staff. Radcliff, who was named the Director of Scouting in 1993, was the longest tenured scouting director in Major League Baseball.

As scouting director, Radcliff managed 27 full-time and 34 part-time scouts and coordinated the annual amateur draft as well as the international scouting staff.

Radcliff is a 1979 graduate of the University of Missouri and began his scouting career as an area scout with the Major League Scouting Bureau in 1983. He was hired as an area scout by the Twins in 1987 and promoted to Midwest Supervisor in 1988.

Mike and his wife, Sherry, have two grown children and reside in Overland Park, KS.

MIKE RADCLIFFvice president,player personnel

Bill Smith, a member of the Twins organization since 1986, was named the fifth general manager in club history on September 13, 2007 (effective October 1, 2007). Smith is responsible for the team the Twins put on the field (40-man and 25-man major-league roster), negotiating contracts and overseeing the coaching staff, the entire baseball department, including the minor leagues, scouting, team travel and baseball communications.

Smith has served the past 13 seasons as Vice President, Assistant General Manager under Terry Ryan, sharing responsibilities for negotiating contracts, assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Major League department and the Twins academies in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic. He has also been active in representing the baseball department in the planning and design of the new Twins ballpark, scheduled to open in 2010. Smith is a member of the Minor League Baseball Board of Trustees, and represents the Twins in scheduling and Winter League Baseball issues.

Smith is a graduate of Hamilton College in New York where he majored in French. He was one of the first participants in Major League Baseball’s Executive Development Program in 1980. From 1981-1982, Smith served as the Assistant Director, Minor Leagues and Scouting for the Chicago White Sox.

He moved to Appleton, WI as the General Manager of the Appleton Foxes, the White Sox’ Class A affiliate from 1983 through the 1985 season, before joining the Twins organization in March of 1986 as Assistant Director of Minor Leagues and Scouting.

Smith was named Director of Baseball Administration in October of 1989, and was the Twins liaison during the construction of their spring training home in Ft. Myers, FL from 1989-91.

Bill, wife Becky, daughters Allison and Amy, who are twins, and Jennifer, make their home in Bloomington, MN.

BILL SMITHSenior vice president,general Manager

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John Avenson, who begins his 15th season with the Twins in 2008, was named Vice President of Technology on December 22, 2006. Prior to being named to his current position, Avenson served as Director of Baseball IS/Network.

Avenson oversees and manages the purpose of technology for all disciplines of the organization. Maintaining a close relationship with the Baseball Department, he wrote the application the team

uses for Scouting and Player Development. Avenson also wrote the fan-based “Twingo” application that has been widely adopted by many other Major and Minor League teams. He will play an integral part in the planning and implementation of innovative technology in the new ballpark.

Prior to joining the Twins, Avenson served with the United States Marine Corps where he maintained aircraft information for RF-4B and F/A-18 squadrons. A graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in Computer Science, Avenson and his wife Katie, along with children Perry, Simon and Lucy, reside in Minnetonka.

jOHN AVENSONvice president,Technology

Eric Curry, who begins his eighth year with the Twins in 2008, was named Vice President of Corporate Partnerships on October 16, 2000.

Curry previously held the position of Director of Retail Marketing for Universal Marketing Associates, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. Curry began his career with a nine-year stint with Delta Air Lines, where he was involved in operations, marketing and promotions before leaving to join Universal in 1994.

During his tenure with Delta in Salt Lake City, he was Delta’s liason in the effort to secure the 2002 Olympic Winter Games.His responsibilities include leading the ballclub’s corporate partnership efforts including all signage and promotional event

sales and radio broadcast advertising sales. Under his direction, the Twins corporate revenue has increased over 200 percent in the past three seasons.

A 1985 graduate of Trinity College in Deerfield, Illinois, Curry is also an NCAA Division I basketball referee (Big Ten, Mountain West and Big XII Conferences) and serves on the Board of Directors of Minnesota Junior Achievement and Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Eric makes his home in Minneapolis, MN.

ERIC CURRYvice president,Corporate partnerships

Raenell Dorn begins her 35th season with the Twins in 2008, her ninth since being promoted to Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity in January of 1999.

Dorn oversees all aspects of Twins human resources, including risk management, workers compensation, employee assistance programs, benefits administration and payroll. In addition, she heads the diversity efforts within the organization including the joint Minnesota Twins/Major

League Program which was established to ensure that opportunities for diverse suppliers exist within our procurement process. She is a member of the MLB Diverse Partners’ Task Force, serves on the MLB Executive Development selection committee and the YWCA marketing committee. Dorn established a Sports Career Fair held at the end of the season, offering participants access to many sports teams and sports divisions of our media partners.

She was born in New Prague, Minnesota and graduated from Metropolitan State University. She resides in Eden Prairie, MN with her husband Harvey. They have two grown children, Christopher (daughter-in-law Laurel) and Bryan.

RAENELL DORNvice president,human resources & diversity

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Steve Smith joined the Twins organization as Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service on November 18, 2004. Smith is responsible for leading the team’s overall ticket sales effort including season and group ticket development, single-game ticket initiatives, premium seating and ticket-related customer service functions. Under Smith’s leadership, the Twins have drawn over 2 million fans in each of the last three seasons (2005-2007). The 2007 season represented the ninth time in the

clubs’ 47 year history that they have drawn 2 million-plus fans, and the first time in club history that the team has drawn 2 million-plus fans in three consecutive seasons.

A native of Rockwell City, Iowa and a graduate of Iowa State University, Smith was formerly the Vice President - Ticket Sales and Service for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has also held ticketing positions with the Golden State Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and Orca Bay Sports.

Smith resides in Minneapolis, MN with his wife, Lisa and daughter Rilee.

STEVE SMITHvice president,Ticket Sales & Service

Matt Hoy, who begins his 23rd year with the Twins in 2008, was named Vice President of Opera-tions in April of 1992.

Hoy joined the Twins in January, 1986 as a member of the sales staff and has held positions as Director of Novelty Operations, Director of Sales and was the Director of Stadium Operations before his promotion.

His responsibilities include overseeing Stadium Operations, Fan Relations, Security, Ticket Operations, Office Services, Mer-chandise Sales, including the Twins’ Pro Shops and Post-Season Operations. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is the current Chair of the Walk to Cure Diabetes, which is held every January at the Mall of America and raises well over one million dollars for research each year.

Hoy was born in St. Paul and attended Blake School in Hopkins, MN. He and his sons Matt and Dan, make their home in Mound, MN.

MATT HOYvice president,operations

Patrick Klinger begins his 10th season as Vice President of Marketing with the Twins, with the organization coming off its third-best attendance mark ever. Klinger is responsible for overseeing the Twins’ advertising, promotions, game presentation and broadcasting efforts.

After joining the Twins in 1999, Klinger introduced innovative promotions and marketing programs designed to make a trip to a Twins game exciting and memorable for fans of all ages. He managed many

unique special events including an Opening Day ceremony featuring Minnesota soldiers tossing the team’s ceremonial first pitch live via satellite from a Kuwati desert, a tribute to late Twins great Kirby Puckett and numerous playoff games. Klinger has also been recognized for leading the Twins’ pioneering efforts to make new fans in the area’s minority and ethnic communities.

The Twins marketing and advertising initiatives were recognized with a number of awards in 2007 including regional Emmy Awards for the “Carpool” TV spot and the “This is Twins Territory” campaign. The organization also shared the first-ever Governors’ Award for its collaborative efforts with broadcast partners and the Minnesota Army National Guard in producing “Freedom Week” and “Operation Home Base”, a unique week-long series of radio and television broadcasts that connected Minnesota troops serving overseas with their families at home.

Prior to joining the Twins, Klinger served as Director of Marketing at the RiverCentre complex in St. Paul and Director of Marketing at Ticketmaster. He is a board member of Interfaith Outreach, a community-based organization that assists low income families and SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education).

The Winona, Minnesota native is a graduate of Winona State University and resides in Apple Valley, MN with his wife, Rae Lynn, and sons Zach and Alex.

PATRICK KLINGERvice president,Marketing

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MINNESOTA’SBALLPARK

MInneSoTa’S new 40,000 SeaT Ballpark IS SCheduled To open In SprIng of 2010, MarkIng The TwInS’ 50Th SeaSon of playIng BaSeBall In The upper MIdweST.

Twins ballpark 2010

Ballpark TypeOutdoor – open-air, natural-grass ballpark, with a view of the downtown Minneapolis skyline.

Ballpark SizeOne million total square feet and seating for approximately 40,000 fans, which is comparable to Pittsburgh’s PNC Park and San Francisco’s AT&T Park.

AffordabilityConsistent with the team’s longstanding tradition of providing afford-able family entertainment, the new Twins ballpark will continue to provide fans with multiple seating options and value.

Ballpark LocationThe North Loop neighborhood and historic Warehouse District of Min-neapolis (adjacent to Target Center)

Field DimensionsThe preliminary dimensions for Minnesota’s new ballpark are 339’ to Left; 377’ to LF Power Alley; 404’ to Center; 367’ to RF Power Alley; and 328’ to Right. The outfield walls are 8’ from the left field foul pole to right center field and 23’ from right center field to right field foul pole.

Environmentally Friendly BallparkAn environmentally friendly design that incorporates conservation, sustainability and energy efficiency.

Twins ballpark Metrodome Pnc park-pittsburgh at&T park-san francisco

Approximate Capacity 40,000 55.300 38,000 41,500

Seating in Lower Level 20,000 22,289 23,071 21,082

Seating in Upper Level 13,468 32,445 11,174 13,262

Suites 50-60 95 69 67

Concourse Width (main) 40 feet 22 feet 40-60 feet 28 feet

Concourse Width (upper) 26-44 feet 22 feet 22-27 feet 25 feet

Restrooms 401 (w), 266 (m) 256 (w), 192 (m) 273 (w), 254 (m) 182 (w), 151 (m)

Closest Seat to Home Plate

45 feet 46 feet 51 feet 48 feet

Height of Outfield Walls 8 feet from left field foul pole to right center field; 23 feet from right center field to right field foul pole

7 feet from left field foul pole to right center field; 23 feet high in right field

8 feet from left field to center, with a 19 foot span that reaches 11 feet high at its peak in left field; 25 feet high in right field

6 feet from left field foul line to center field; 10.5 feet from center field to right center field; 21 feet from right center to right field foul line

Major league ballpark comparisonThe Twins new ballpark compared to the Metrodome and other ballparks most similar in terms of total square footage

New ballpark numbers subject to change Existing ballpark numbers courtesy HOK Sport

THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE MINNESOTA TWINS NEW BALLPARK, SET TO OPEN IN APRIL 2010, TOOK PLACE ON AUGUST 30, 2007.

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One of Baseball’s Most Intimate VenuesMinnesota’s new 40,000-seat ballpark is scheduled to open in spring of 2010, marking the Twins’ 50th season of playing baseball in the Upper Midwest. Designed to provide fans with an outstanding baseball venue, Minnesota’s new ballpark will deliver a truly unforgettable sports and entertainment experience.

The new ballpark will provide Upper Midwest fans with one of baseball’s most intimate settings. As the new ballpark brings fans closer to the action, it will also feature spectacular views of the Minneapolis skyline and superior baseball sightlines from every seat in the house.

SeatingMinnesota’s new ballpark will feature one of the closest seating bowls to the playing field in all of Major League Baseball, and will have ap-proximately 18,500 infield seats.

ConcourseThe ballpark will feature a 360-degree open main concourse giving fans an uninterrupted view of the playing field.The concourses will be twice as wide as those found in the Metrodome.

The KnotholesMinnesota’s new ballpark will feature multiple “Knotholes” along the 5th Street side of the ballpark allowing fans to watch the action outside the park without buying a ticket.

RestroomsThere will be 401 women’s and 266 men’s restroom fixtures in Min-nesota’s new ballpark versus 256 (women’s) and 192 (men’s) fixtures at the Metrodome.

MaterialsThe ballpark’s exterior is a modern interpretation of the state’s natural creations. Hearty, weather resistant, native Minnesotan limestone forms the mass of the ballpark’s façade. Glass and metal details punctuate the limestone surface, creating a sophisticated composition. In addition, whenever possible, the ballpark and surrounding areas will incorporate Minnesota-native flowers, trees and shrubs.

ConcessionsThe Twins will offer a variety of wonderful concession options for fans of all ages

Climate / ShelterThe Twins are committed to providing a comfortable experience for fans – even when our weather is less than perfect. Fans will be able to take advantage of heated concessions, restrooms, restaurant and lounge areas found on each ballpark level. The ballpark’s sun screen – one of the largest in baseball – will provide added protection.

Fan ComfortSeats in the new Twins ballpark will be generally wider and feature more legroom than those at the Metrodome. In addition, the new Twins ballpark will feature more aisles with fewer seats per row.

AccessibilityMinnesota’s new ballpark will be among the most accesibile in profes-sional sports in terms of seating and access for fans with disabilities. Transportation to the new ballpark includes light rail transit, Northstar Commuter Rail, Metro Transit bus hub at the ballpark site, Cedar Lake Bike Trail and 20,000 parking spots within five blocks of the ballpark.

Project TeamHOK Sport, ArchitectHGA, Local ArchitectMorteson Construction, Construction Manager

Images courtesy of HOK Sport

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Minnesota Twins Commitments$145 Million contributionIronclad Lease: 30-Year Use Agreement requiring specific performance – No escape clauseBallpark Operating Expenses: Team responsibility (estimate of $15.5 million per year, which includes $1.0 million of rent)Ballpark Cost Overruns: Team responsibilityCapital Improvements: Approximately $1.0 million per year, funded by rent payment (a)Contribution to Youth Activities and Amateur Sports: $250,000 per yearIf Twins’ Ownership Sells Franchise, Agreement to Share Gross Sales Proceeds: 18% to 0%, declining annually from 2008 through 2017Affordable Tickets: Continuation of existing family and student discount programs

Hennepin County/Minnesota Ballpark authority Commitments$350 Million ContributionBallpark, Land and On-and Off-Site Improvement Costs: County shares paid by tax-exempt revenue bonds, repaid with proceeds from a 0.15% county-wide sales tax 3 cents on every $20 purchase. Excludes automobiles, clothing, food and medical suppliesThe Authority: Annual operating budget funded by tax proceedsCapital Improvements: $1.0 million per year (a)

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Minnesota twins Hennepin County/mBA total

Ballpark Construction $130 million $260 million $390 million

On/Off Site Development $15 million $90 million $105 million

Total $145 million $350 million $495 million

ballpark financing

May 20, 2006Twins ballpark legislation passes Minnesota House

May 21, 2006Twins ballpark legislation passes Minnesota Senate

January 2007The Minnesota Ballpark Authority (MBA) recommends shifting Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) active rail line to create a corridor for the Cedar Lake Bike Trail to pass through the ballpark site.

February 2007Schematic Design unveiling delayed over uncertainty on the site acquisition process.

The project’s Construction Manager, Mortenson Construction, reports that pile driving for the ballpark foundation needs to start in August to stay on schedule for an April 2010 opening.

March 2007The MBA, the Minnesota Twins and Hennepin County negotiate the final details of the Development Agreement, the Lease and Use Agreement and the Grant Agreement for the ballpark.

April 2007The Hennepin County Board votes to proceed with condemnation of the ballpark site.

Schematic Design is unveiled to the public; plans are approved by the MBA and the Hennepin County Board, including the initial recommendations of the City-County Implementation Committee.

Work commences on the demolition of the 5th Street bridge abutment to allow for the BNSF track relocation.

Project team is named - HOK/Mortenson/HGAMay 2007Mortenson Construction is mobilized on site and begins clearing the land for construction.

June 2007Final Environmental Impact Statement is determined to be adequate by the Hennepin County Board.

July 2007Northstar Project begins demolition of the south half of the 5th Street bridge as part of the future Hiawatha LRT extension.

August 2007Pile driving begins on schedule.

The ballpark groundbreaking ceremony is held on August 30th after being postponed due to the I-35W bridge collapse on August 1st.

September 2007The first tower crane goes up on the site.

BNSF track relocation work commences.

HOK presents the City-County Implementation Com-mittee with new renderings that add transparency and animation to the ballpark design at street level.

October 2007A settlement is reached on the cost to acquire the ballpark site; The Twins additional contribution of $15 million is also announced.

Ballpark model and updated renderings are unveiled to the public.

BNSF completes track relocation work.

November 2007Detailed construction plans are approved by the MBA and the Hennepin County Board.

A second tower crane goes up on the site.

Vertical column placement for the ballpark continues for the right field mezzanine.

The Northstar project completes placing new 5th Street bridge girders, and the first deck is poured.

2008January –December

Steel and concrete install2009January-June

Final concrete placement – topping off celebration

Playing Field is installed

2010March-April

Ballpark construction completed, Opening Day

May 26, 2006Governor Tim Pawlenty signs ballpark bill in on-field ceremony prior to a Twins game