After completing his introductory news conference with the help of a Korean translator, Byung Ho Park took the microphone Wednesday morning and addressed a packed room in English.
"I want to win championship," he said into the television cameras assembled at Target Field. "Thank you."
The Twins hope the 29-year-old slugger, a former two-time league MVP in South Korea, can help them end a title drought that is at 24 years and counting. That's why they spent $12.85 million on the posting fee to the Nexen Heroes, then guaranteed Park another $12 million over four seasons.
Including a $6.