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Settlement Keeps Twins Put Through 2003

MINNEAPOLIS-Once threatened by contraction, the team has another year under the dome. A settlement is expected to help clear the way for negotiations for a new ballpark, as well as a possible sale of the Twins.

By Jim McCartney | Updated on June 07, 2002

MINNEAPOLIS-The Metrodome’s owner, the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, has dropped its lawsuit against Major League Baseball and the Minnesota Twins in return for a pledge from baseball to keep the Twins playing in Minnesota through the 2003 season. Attorneys anticipate the Twins and Major League Baseball will soon approve the settlement as well, bringing to a close the legal action begun by theMetropolitan Sports Facilities Commission in December.

Under the settlement, the commission won’t sue the Twins and baseball during the 2002 and 2003 seasons unless the league tries to contract the team during that time.

“This agreement keeps the Minnesota Twins playing in Minnesota another year, provides the time to finalize a long-term solution and underscores Minnesota’s place as a great market for baseball,” says Kathryn Roberts, chairperson of the MSFC.

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