Twins Introduce the Monster Energy Harmon Killerbrew Experience, Other Changes

In the wake of the Minnesota Twins removing longtime TV play-by-play man Dick Bremer from the broadcast booth, there were concerns that the team might further disrupt their operations and upset diehard fans.

The team sought to allay those concerns on Thursday and said any further moves would only be in the best interest of the team and its supporters, including their plans to update the Target Field statues of Twins Hall of Famers.

“We think a refresh on the Target Field experience is one worth exploring,” said Twins president Dave St. Peter. “People like the Harmon Killebrew statue, but they’ll love the new Monster Energy Harmon Killerbrew Experience.”

Per St. Peter, the new monument will feature the late Twins slugger clad in Monster Energy’s neon green-and-black colors. Rather than swinging a bat, he’ll be riding a BMX bike in an abandoned swimming pool. As a sign of respect to the game, the statue’s ear gauges will be miniature baseballs with the Monster logo.

Killebrew’s statue isn’t the only one getting overhauled.

“Rod Carew’s greatness can’t be captured by a single sculpture, which is why we’re reimagining the concept,” said St. Peter.

Although he didn’t say what this would entail, a source close to the front office said that they would smelt the Carew statue down and craft the molten heap into limited edition Carew Rods, which Champions Club season ticket holders could purchase as an add-on.

“Think about how often you need a rod to prop a window open, or bash something real good,” said the source. “Now you can do all that and more with a limited-edition commemorative rod that used to be a statue of a beloved Twin.”

While plans for the other monuments haven’t been announced, the Star Tribune’s Phil Miller reports that Tony Oliva’s will be replaced by a living statue that is the actual Tony Oliva. The existing statue will be retrofitted to become MMA/YouTube celebrity Jake Paul in an attempt to grow the game with both Gen Z and guys who yell at their girlfriends in Buffalo Wild Wings parking lots.

“If we’ve learned anything from the tech and entertainment industry, it’s that alienating your customers and making things gradually worse is the space to play in,” said one source.

“Also, you can only pay for hot dogs with Bitcoin now.”

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