Andy MacPhail

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• Target Field gets its new grass blue grass

  MPR’s Brandt Williams is on hand at Target Field for the arrival of bluegrass grown at Graff's Turf Farm near Fort Morgan Colorado. The field will become one of the most tended grass in the state.

  Aug. 25, 20092 minSave
• 15,000 turn out at Metrodome to pay respects to Kirby Puckett

  MPR’s Annie Baxter reports on pubic memorial for former Minnesota Twin and Baseball Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett. An estimated 15,000 people gathered inside the Metrodome for a tribute of the star baseball player, who was remembered both for his play on the field and love of life.

  Mar. 13, 20068 minSave
• Andy MacPhail comments on the new Twins season

  Andy MacPhail, general manager of the Minnesota Twins, comments on what is needed for the 1994 Twins season to be successful.

  Apr. 4, 1994Save
• Bill Wareham details Twins re-signing of Kirby Puckett

  MPR’s Bill Wareham breaks down the Minnesota Twins re-signing star player Kirby Puckett. The new five-year contract is worth $30 million. There is a collective sigh of relief.

  Dec. 4, 1992Save
• A happy Jack Morris joins the Minnesota Twins

  MPR’s Bill Wareham profiles new Minnesota Twin, and St. Paul native, Jack Morris. Includes comments from Morris on his transition from Detroit Tigers to Minnesota Twins.

  Feb. 7, 1991Save
• Andy MacPhail discusses disappointing 90-91' Twins season

  MPR Journal’s Gary Eichten presents interview segments of Andy MacPhail, general manager for the Minnesota Twins, who breaks down what went wrong in the 90-91’ MLB season.

  Sep. 21, 1990Save
• Gary Gaetti re-signs with Twins

  MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that the Minnesota Twins have renewed their contract with third baseman Gary Gaetti, signing the older player. Gaetti has played for the Twins since 1981.

  Jan. 7, 19881 minSave
• Twins rally at State Capital

  MPR’s Stephen Smith reports from the Minnesota State Capitol, where a huge rally took place to celebrate the Major League Baseball champion Minnesota Twins. In the 1987 MLB World Series, Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.

  Oct. 27, 19874 minSave