| 2003 Minnesota Twins | ||
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| American League Central Champions | ||
| League | American League | |
| Division | Central | |
| Ballpark | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | |
| City | Minneapolis | |
| Record | 90–72 (.556) | |
| Divisional place | 1st | |
| Owners | Carl Pohlad | |
| General managers | Terry Ryan | |
| Managers | Ron Gardenhire | |
| Television | KSTC-TV FSN North (Bert Blyleven, Dick Bremer) | |
| Radio | 830 WCCO AM (Herb Carneal, John Gordon, Dan Gladden) | |
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After winning the American League Central in 2002, the 2003 Minnesota Twins were looking to repeat division titles for the first time since 1969 and 1970. A spark for the team was the July trade of Bobby Kielty for Shannon Stewart. Stewart provided a veteran presence at the top of the lineup that the team had previously lacked. The team met its goal of reaching the playoffs, but once again fell short in the postseason. The Twins lost in four games to the New York Yankees during the ALDS. 2003 would be the last year several key players played with the team.