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2014 – The Minnesota Twins announced today they will begin using walk-through metal detectors at Target Field starting with the Home Opener on Monday, April 7 against the Oakland Athletics. The Twins will take a phased approach to implementing the metal detection technology and expect to have all ballpark gates activated at Target Field by early May. By the start of the 2015 season, all clubs will be required to implement a program for screening every fan prior to entry at each Major League ballpark.
The Minnesota Twins also announced that they have sold right-handed pitcher Vance Worley to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
1983 – In a straight catcher for catcher trade, the Twins part ways with Sal Butera and acquire Stine Poole from the Tigers. Stine Poole never made it to the big leagues.
