November 8, 2011
Smith replaced as Twins GM
by PR/Wire Report/
The Minnesota Twins have announced that Terry Ryan has assumed the role of interim general manager, replacing North Hampton, N.H., native Bill Smith effective immediately.
"No one in the Twins' organization wants to win any more than Bill," Twins owner and CEO Jim Pohlad said. "He is unquestionably loyal, committed and talented. The Twins goal is to get better in 2012 and beyond. Bill was equally motivated to achieve that goal but we differed in the scope and approach that was required. Going forward, we intend to have additional discussions with Bill about an ongoing role within the organization. We wish Bill, Becky and the entire Smith family nothing but the best.
"We are fortunate and grateful for Terry Ryan's willingness to step in as interim general manager," Pohlad continued.
Smith, a member of the Twins organization since 1986, was named the fourth general manager in Twins history on Sept. 13, 2007.
