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\n\tThe Minnesota Twins took their first (somewhat) significant step toward shoring up their depleted bullpen, signing former Twin Taylor Rogers<\/a> to a 1-year, $2-million deal on Thursday. With the annual TwinsFest celebration happening this weekend, some in team leadership are concerned that things might get out of hand.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThere\u2019s definitely some worry that the fans might go overboard in their revelry, like Woodstock \u201999,\u201d said a source close to the Pohlad ownership group. \u201cWe signed a reliever they\u2019ve heard of. And he used to be one of us. They might become feral.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDo we need extra security? Taylor Rogers Fever is a real phenomenon.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n\tWhile no longer the All-Star he once was, Rogers likely slides into a setup role, and he could close. It\u2019s unknown if he will appear at TwinsFest for media appearances, autograph signings, or meet-and-greets.\n<\/p>\n \n\tThe team doesn\u2019t want to take any chances.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cPut simply, the fans need to understand that just because we\u2019ve finally done exactly what they\u2019ve wanted, it\u2019s no reason to be boisterous or rowdy,\u201d said another source familiar with the Pohlads\u2019 thinking. \u201cIf they run roughshod over Target Field or attempt to hoist TC Bear on their shoulders, it could end in tragedy. TC Bear\u2019s struggles with anxiety and personal space are well-documented.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n\tTwinsFest takes place on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24, at Target Field. The only previous example of unruly behavior at the long-running festival was at the adjacent 2022 Winter Meltdown, when the now-shuttered Pourhouse was unable to satisfy Star Tribune journalist Phil Miller\u2019s request for a decent, full-flavored hazy IPA. His shirtless tirade was deemed \u201ccolorful\u201d and \u201cremarkably profane, even for a sportswriter\u201d by witnesses.\n<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cAfter the Miller incident, we simply can\u2019t take chances,\u201d said the source. \u201cWe know the (Winter) Meltdown audience is mostly freaks, baseball perverts, and communists, but what if that seeps into the family-oriented TwinsFest? We\u2019re on high alert.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n\tImage license here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n