¡VIVA RIVAS!

With news breaking this afternoon that the Twins agreed to pay the difference in the land price war between Hennepin County and the land's owners, the team wasted no time announcing the official release of their ballpark design. I bet it's been burning a hole in the team's pocket since February. From the e-mail release:

After 10 years of waiting and wondering about what a new ballpark would actually look like, the Minnesota Twins are pleased to announce the unveiling of the official schematic designs of their new home in downtown Minneapolis beginning in 2010.

The unveiling of what the ballpark will look like will take place during a news conference on Thursday, April 12 at approximately 12:00 p.m. on the public service level (skyway level) of the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. A public open house will immediately follow the news conference where fans will have the opportunity to view the designs and renderings.

Officials from all entities involved with the planning and construction of the Twins new ballpark will be on hand Thursday to answer questions you may have.

And, for the latest Twins new ballpark news and updates, and to review the designs and information unveiled during the news conference and open house, please visit www.twinsbaseball.com/newballpark.

I. Can't. Wait. Papa Rivas want.