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CONNECTCONNECT Celebrating the diversity of Twins Territory | January 2018

The Twins are heading to Puerto Rico to host a two game series On January 10, Jose Berrios, Eddie Rosario, and Kennys Vargas attended a press conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico to announce the José Berríos, Eddie Rosario, and Kennys Vargas, of the details of a two game series Minnesota Twins, pose along with Roberto Perez, of the that will be played against the Cleveland Indians, and San Juan Mayor Carmen Cruz at the Puerto Rico Series Press Conference in San Juan, Cleveland Indians on April 17-18, Puerto Rico 2018. Twins President, Dave St. UPCOMING EVENTS Peter was also present, along with players and front office members of the Cleveland Indians, and expressed his excitement: “The Minnesota Twins are honored to visit Reading is Powerful Puerto Rico and represent Major League Baseball in this international showcase.” Literacy Program Along with hosting the two games at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the Twins will also be helping the island which was recently impacted by February 19-March 12 Hurricane Maria. “We are excited to visit San Juan and surrounding communities while celebrating our game as well as its heritage and future in Puerto Rico,” said Dave St. Peter. Click here for more information and purchasing game tickets.

Minnesota Twins Celebrating Diversity at HOME OPENER TwinsFest 2018 vs Seattle Mariners The Minnesota Twins hosted its annual TwinsFest fundraiser from January April 5, 3:10 PM 19-21, with thousands of fans having an opportunity to meet their favorite Twins Click here players, and with the Twins making a real statement that Everyone is Wel- Entrance for TwinsFest 2018. Everyone is come to Target Field. TwinsFest offers Welcome! fans interactive activities and a behind the scenes look at Target Field, all to raise money for the Twins Community Fund. This year the Minnesota Twins Diversity & Inclusion department hosted several events for fans of all communities. Players were interviewed at the Celebrate Diversity booth, and fans were able to take pictures with the players after their interviews. Fans were also able to watch live interviews and win prizes trying to guess fun facts about Twins players at the Champions Club. Among the players that participated were: José Berri- os, Eduardo Escobar, Kyle Gibson, Max Kepler, Adalberto Mejía, Michael Pineda, Jorge Polanco, Fernando Rodney, Eddie Rosario, Ervin Santana, and more!

Minnesota Twins Help Sponsor Annual BDPA Event The Twin Cities chapter of Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) held its annual awards celebration SAVE THE DATE at the Hilton Mall of America Hotel on Friday, January 26, Youth Technology Program award winners 2018. The organization aims to bring minorities working and studying in information DIVERSITY technology and computer science field together. The Minnesota Twins were sponsors of the event and helped support 2017 BDPA Twin Cities Community Youth Technology H H Programming. Professor Duchess Harris, co-author of “Hidden Human Computers”, DAY was the keynote speaker. Click here for more information about the BDPA and its Thursday, August 23 efforts to help the community. vs Oakland Athletics Twins legends present at 6th Annual Home Plate Gala for Crescent Cove Crescent Cove, an organization that provides respite and care for children Twins legend Jack Morris delivers great news at the 6th and young adults with Annual Home Plate Gala. shortened life expectancy, hosted their 6th Annual Home Plate Gala at the Marriott Minneapolis Northwest on January 27. The Minnesota Twins were Second Base sponsors at the event, where Hall of Famer Jack Morris announced that Crescent Cove would be opening one of only a handful of children’s residential respite and hospice homes in the United States. Twins legend Tony Oliva and Nita Killebrew, widow of Twins great Harmon Killebrew, were also a part of this event that raised over $300,000 for this great cause. Click here for more information about Crescent Cove and all that they do in your community.

SPOTLIGHT PLAYER PROFILE Plan your next event at Target Field! Click the logo Fernando Rodney for more information. Twitter: @F_Rodney56

On December 14, 2017, the Minnesota Twins announced the signing of pitcher Fernando Rodney. Born in Samaná, Dominican Republic, Fernando made his Major League debut in 2002 and has pitched for eight MLB teams. He is famously known for his hard-throwing style and the way he wears his hat tilted to the left, which is in honor of his father.

He enters 2018 as baseball’s active leader in saves (300) and games (828). He is a three-time All-Star (2012 with Tampa Bay, 2014 with Seattle, 2016 with Miami) and was named MLB’s 2012 Comeback Player of the Year and Delivery Man of the Year. He par- For information about the ticipated with the Dominican Republic in the 2006 and 2013 World Baseball Classic TwinsCare program and to apply, and recorded eight saves for the Dominican Republic team that won a gold medal. click here. Welcome to the Minnesota Twins, Fernando!