Twins Worry That Taylor Rogers Signing Might Make TwinsFest Too Frenzied

[RandBalls Stu]

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The Minnesota Twins took their first (somewhat) significant step toward shoring up their depleted bullpen, signing former Twin Taylor Rogers to a 1-year, $2-million deal on Thursday. With the annual TwinsFest celebration happening this weekend, some in team leadership are concerned that things might get out of hand.

“There’s definitely some worry that the fans might go overboard in their revelry, like Woodstock ’99,” said a source close to the Pohlad ownership group. “We signed a reliever they’ve heard of. And he used to be one of us. They might become feral.

“Do we need extra security? Taylor Rogers Fever is a real phenomenon.”

While no longer the All-Star he once was, Rogers likely slides into a setup role, and he could close. It’s unknown if he will appear at TwinsFest for media appearances, autograph signings, or meet-and-greets.

The team doesn’t want to take any chances.

“Put simply, the fans need to understand that just because we’ve finally done exactly what they’ve wanted, it’s no reason to be boisterous or rowdy,” said another source familiar with the Pohlads’ thinking. “If they run roughshod over Target Field or attempt to hoist TC Bear on their shoulders, it could end in tragedy. TC Bear’s struggles with anxiety and personal space are well-documented.”

TwinsFest takes place on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, at Target Field. The only previous example of unruly behavior at the long-running festival was at the adjacent 2022 Winter Meltdown, when the now-shuttered Pourhouse was unable to satisfy Star Tribune journalist Phil Miller’s request for a decent, full-flavored hazy IPA. His shirtless tirade was deemed “colorful” and “remarkably profane, even for a sportswriter” by witnesses.

“After the Miller incident, we simply can’t take chances,” said the source. “We know the (Winter) Meltdown audience is mostly freaks, baseball perverts, and communists, but what if that seeps into the family-oriented TwinsFest? We’re on high alert.”

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[LewFordLives]

I miss TwinsFest at the Metrodome. 

[DJL44]

Baseball pervert seems accurate 

[mikelink45]

I thought this was supposed to be satire. My bells and whistles are on high alert.  

[gil4]

15 minutes ago, mikelink45 said:

I thought this was supposed to be satire. My bells at whistles are on high alert.  

No kidding.  Just after the Rogers signing, we hear the Meltdown is sold out .  Can the TwinsFest be far behind?  

[Permanent Twins Fan]

If they bring in Framber Valdez and/or Eugenio Suarez, there will be no cause for worry about a Taylor Rogers incited frenzy.

 

[The Great Hambino]

I miss the Metrodome

"Pay no attention to the seats behind the curtain"

[sampleSizeOfOne]

I thought we had broken critical mass when w trade with Boston for Gray. But it turned out to be a different Gray? Who here knew there was more than one Gray?!

[sampleSizeOfOne]

12 hours ago, The Great Hambino said:

I miss the Metrodome

"Pay no attention to the seats behind the curtain"

It has been a while since we could pay prospects with courage. 

And i also approve of how come this article got published early.

[USAFChief]

5 hours ago, sampleSizeOfOne said:

I thought we had broken critical mass when w trade with Boston for Gray. But it turned out to be a different Gray? Who here knew there was more than one Gray?!

As I understand it there are 50 trades of Gray.

[sampleSizeOfOne]

56 minutes ago, USAFChief said:

As I understand it there are 50 trades of Gray.

Must be....

Send a backup catcher, Fletcher...

For a shortstop, Pop.

Ptbnl, Gator.

Just listen to me...

[ashbury]

"Taylor Rogers Fever.   Catch it."™

7 hours ago, USAFChief said:

As I understand it there are 50 trades of Gray.