For Twins’ Dave St. Peter, Even a Concert Announcement Has Pitfalls
The announcement seemed innocent enough when it came out yesterday:
BREAKING: @kennychesney and @Jason_Aldean tours collide at Target Field on July 18, 2015. More info coming here: http://t.co/m2gIF9gm00
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 27, 2014
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But when you’re Dave St. Peter, President of the Minnesota Twins, nothing ever is as simple it seems.
Some didn’t like that Kenny Chesney would be making another return to Target Field:
Far from it. Chesney is HUGE in this market. Seeking other shows as well. RT @Macca_TGTfield: @TwinsPrez too lazy to find other performers.
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
Sir Paul McCartney doesn't count?
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
RT @PandaPete21: Would be nice to see #TargetField host something other than a country concert.
Others, of course, had requests and suggestions for other concerts and events:
So would I RT @Ryan_Madera: @TwinsPrez Would love to see @davematthewsbnd play at Target Field!
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
Hope so. Holding multiple dates. RT @wheetbix: @TwinsPrez @Twins @AaronGleeman any other concerts in the works? #rockandrollplease
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
That would be epic. RT @dkneeland338: @TwinsPrez AC/DC might be going on tour next summer, any chance of them coming to Target Field??
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
Agreed RT @marcus21mn: it would be awesome to get the winter classic at target field! As well as a sioux/gopher outdoor hockey game! #sioux
— Dave St. Peter (@TwinsPrez) October 27, 2014
And it wouldn’t be a story with the Twins if revenue wasn’t brought up:
Anyone know how revenue from concerts at Target Field works? Do the Twins just get all the money from the publicly funded ballpark?
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) October 27, 2014
Of course, assuming the Twins will put revenue--concert or otherwise--toward the team may not be a safe assumption at this point.
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) October 27, 2014
Twins' payroll ranks:
— Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) October 27, 2014
Final season at Metrodome: 24th
This season at Target Field: 24th
Imagine if they weren't spending concert revenue.
Just further proof that even a simple non-baseball announcement can turn into anything-but-that at the blink of an eye.
Until next time…