It was a well-intentioned text message meant to acknowledge the contributions of a longtime Twin Cities baseball executive.
"Thanks but you know I retired this year," Terry Ryan replied. "Still feels good."
Ryan, who served two stints as Twins general manager, retired in April after five seasons as a scout with the Phillies, who are headed for their first World Series since 2009. So Ryan had a hand in some of the moves that shaped the roster.
