 The impetus for league contraction diminished after a court decision forced the Twins to play out their lease on the Metrodome.However, Twins owner Carl Pohlad continued his efforts to relocate, pursuing litigation against the Metropolitan Stadium Commission and obtaining a state court ruling that his team was not obligated to play in the Metrodome after the 2006 season.This cleared the way for the Twins to either be relocated or disbanded prior to the 2007 season if a new deal was not reached.