REPORT: Twins “Aggressively” Shopping TC Bear As MLB Trade Deadline Approaches
It’s not often that a franchise will explore the idea of trading someone who has been with their organization for 24 seasons, especially when they find themselves in contention. But the Twins are dangling their longtime mascot, TC Bear, and apparently are feeling pressure to make a deal as soon as possible.
Sources close to the situation say that the club is concerned about their mascot’s performance this season, and they feel that the need for a new face is more pressing than any on-field changes. While TC has still shown flashes of above-average mascotry at various points throughout the season, he also had to go through a demotion to the minor leagues after a brutally slow start to his 2024 campaign.
“Look, TC has been a standout member of the Twins organization for years, and nothing is going to take away from that,” said Derek Falvey, as he finished cranking open a massive bear trap near Gate 34, placing a hot dog inside the razor-sharp mouth of the rusted contraption. “But the reality is, he doesn’t have the same hands as he used to, and it has affected his performance. And I’m not talking about his fielding ability. Like, he literally has different hands, and they are very off-puttin