Past, present Twins honor Minnesota native Prince

MILWAUKEE — When Torii Hunter rejoined the Twins last season, one of the first things he did was pick a theme song for the team.

Hunter, who had previously played in Minnesota from 1997-2007, naturally went with Minnesota native Prince’s song “Little Red Corvette.” He had his rookie teammates sing the song on every bus ride throughout the season, and also had them perform it in the clubhouse for the “Torii Awards,” given out at the end of the season.  

One of my favorites gone! This hurts man. #RIP #dovescrying https://t.co/9m9HLj2SgW

— Torii Hunter (@toriihunter48) April 21, 2016

One of my favorites gone! This hurts man. #RIP #dovescrying https://t.co/9m9HLj2SgW

So when the Twins opened the clubhouse after Thursday’s 8-1 win over the Brewers, “Little Red Corvette” was blaring on the speakers in honor of the music icon. Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson in Minneapolis, died at his home in Chanhassen, Minn. at the age of 57 on Thursday.

“You certainly don’t like to hear news like that come across the wire,” said Twins manager Paul Molitor, a St. Paul native. “He means a lot to a lot of people around the world, and not just Minnesota. I think we all listened to ‘Purple Rain’ and watched the movie that was filmed in Minneapolis. His song was kind of our theme song last year, and they’re playing it today.”

Fitting that it’s raining in Minneapolis today. pic.twitter.com/s5KFurDhHi

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) April 21, 2016

Fitting that it’s raining in Minneapolis …

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