Cookie Lavagetto was the first manager of the Minnesota Twins in the 1961 season. After a starting record of 25-41, he was replaced in 1961 by Sam Mele.
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The Coaches For The Minnesota Twins For 2009 Were, Steve Liddle: Jerry White: Scott Ullger: Joe Vavra: Rick Anderson: Rick Stelmaszek: Nate Dammann:
The Twins first regular season game in the Metrodome was April 6, 1982 against the Seattle Mariners. The Twins lost that game 11-7.
Last year, the Minnesota Twins' payroll was $97,559,167.
In 2010, Jim Thome wore #25 for the Minnesota Twins.
On May 5, 1997, at Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter hit his first home run against the Minnesota Twins. It was a 3 run homer, hit off of Rick Aguilera.