The Twins added another well-known name to the rotation in their broadcast booth rotation, debuting former pitcher LaTroy Hawkins alongside Dick Bremer Tuesday night on Fox Sports North.
Hawkins, also a special assistant for the organization, impressed viewers with his personality, insight to the game and candid storytelling.
After kicking off the broadcast by calling Bremer by his given name, Richard, Hawkins appeared to settle into the new role. Bremer tweeted Monday night, "Despite some stumbles, false starts and nervousness, I thought we had a good telecast tonight. Oh, and I thought [Hawkins] was great!"
Hawkins replied, "You were Great as usual #Richard."
Field reporter Marney Gellner said she asked around the clubhouses Monday for dirt on Hawkins and only received compliments about the former pitcher in return. Then Hawkins riled up viewers with his response.
"Well, I can't believe they didn't tell you about the fight that I got into in 2014 with one of my teammates, Tommy Kahnle. I'm surprised they didn't tell you about that," he said laughing.
Bremer responded, "Tommy Kahnle, the guy that is now with the White Sox. That guy? … It was just good-natured, right?"
Hawkins replied, "No. One of the worst teammates I've ever had in my life. By far. I've had a lot of teammates."
