10/15/25 UPDATE!

Well, it seems we won’t be hitting our $1B goal, but I’m happy to have started the convo and given Twins fans the idea of a different future for our team. Although we didn’t buy the Twins, I’ll be splitting the total amount donated to MYAS, Project Success, Children’s MN and Ruff Start. Thanks for everyone who donated! Go Twins!

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Enough with the ‘Sell the Team’ screaming at the Pohlads; let’s #BuytheTeam.

My name is Tim Collins Mattson and I’m starting a proposal to publicly buy the and own the Minnesota Twins.

The Minnesota Twins just traded away 10 key players—including Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran—in a whirlwind deadline sell-off. It was a reminder that we, the fans, have zero say in how our team is run.

What if we changed that?

This campaign is the first step toward building fan-owned baseball. A future where you don’t just cheer for the Twins…

You own them.

We want to build a public ownership model that gives the people of Minnesota a real stake in the team’s future. Building this framework allows this idea to exist for any/every local sports team.

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Can We Actually Do This?

Short answer: It’s complicated. But yes.

Here’s what it would take:

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The Hurdles We’ll Face:

1. Raising the Money

• MLB franchises are worth $1.5–$2 billion.

• Our goal is $1 billion. That puts us in the room.

• Every dollar gets us closer to proving this isn’t just a stunt—it’s a movement.

2. Getting MLB Approval

• MLB bylaws don’t prohibit public ownership, but they’ve favored traditional private ownership.

• With enough support and legal firepower, we can make our case.

3. Legal & SEC Compliance

• Equity-based crowdfunding is allowed under U.S. securities law—with limits.

• We’d work with lawyers to form a cooperative or nonprofit trust with capped voting rights (like the Packers).

• We’ll comply with all federal and state regulations for shared ownership.

4. Making It Work Long-Term

• Voting rights would be limited to key fan decisions (e.g. uniforms, team values, stadium policies).

• Day-to-day baseball operations would still be run by professionals.

• But we’d elect a Board to ensure values and long-term vision reflect Minnesota, not just profits.

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What Happens with Your Donation?

Ya’ll, I’m a not some greedy slimeball. I’m a local boy wanting to see our baseball played/managed well, but I want what’s best for the community. Therefore:

• If we hit $1B → We assemble a legal/financial team, make a formal bid to purchase the Twins, and structure the team as a public trust.

• If we fall short of our $1B goal (unlikely) → EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR will go to Minnesota charities, including orgs Pablo Lopez has supported:

• Youth sports access (Minnesota Youth Athletic Services, Inc. (MYAS)

• Food security & housing support

• Community and civic engagement initiatives

• Children’s Minnesota – caring for our youngest and most vulnerable

• Project Success – empowering students to dream big and achieve more

We’re not just buying a team. We’re investing in a better Minnesota.

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Why Start Now?

We’re not naive. This isn’t going to happen in a week.

But every movement starts with momentum.

• A few headlines.

• A few thousand people asking: “Wait, why not us?”

• And a fanbase daring to think bigger.

Even $10 moves this forward. Even just sharing the link makes a difference.

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What’s Next?

Coming soon:

• Campaign merch (shirts, hats, stickers)

• Public town halls and AMAs

• Full transparency and legal pathways

• Real engagement with the people who make this team matter: you

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Let’s do something that’s never been done in baseball.

Let’s buy the Minnesota Twins.

#BuytheTeam