Longtime Twins executive Jerry Bell has announced his retirement. Bell helped the Twins win two World Series titles and ensured the team will remain in Minneapolis for decades to come after winning a more than decade-long fight to get a new ballpark downtown. "Jerry's imprint on the Twins organization is deep and very significant," said Dave St. Peter, who succeeded Bell as Twins president in 2002. "Really his focus over course of last of 10-15 years was ensuring the long-term viability of baseball in Minnesota. His heart and soul is very evident in Target Field and he can feel very proud where this franchise is today." Bell served as the team's president from 1987-02 and was on staff when the Twins won titles in 1987 and 1991. He was appointed president of Twins Sports Inc. in 2002.