TWINS TO PARTNER WITH XCEL ENERGY FOR NEW SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

Target Field to be MLB's only sustainable ballpark by June 2016

From Wire Services

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- The Minnesota Twins announced an initiative in conjunction with Xcel Energy to install an fully operational wind farm beyond the center field wall in Target Field. Upon opening in 2010, the center field wall included several evergreen trees which were subsequently removed due to complaints that such a natural setting was distracting to the batter's eye. The windmills, which will be painted white, will provide a permanent visual experience for fans and players alike. Coupled with it's first-of-its-kind rainwater recycling system resulting from the team's partnership with Pentair, a worldwide leader in water solutions, Target Field is expected to be fully sustainable by early June 2016.

At a strikeout rate of 11.3 per game, Twins management expect the repetitive swings and misses should generate enough wind to power the entire stadium for the remainder for the season. "Should we fall below that average" indicated Team President Dave St. Peter, "we are prepared to call up Adam Brett Walker and Kennys Vargas to start in Left and Center Field, respectively". St. Peter also disclosed that the wind farm can be run in reverse for whenever Phil Hughes has a home start.

When reached for comment, Twins television analyst Bert Blyleven added, "Why don't they add some [redacted] tulips so I can pretend I'm back in Holland whenever Byung Ho Park comes to the plate?"