Twins choose a new home

[BasesLoadedWalk]

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsu...ll/11473761.htm

 

The ballpark, which would sit on the Rapid Park lot in the Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis, two blocks northwest of Target Center, would cost $360 million without the roof, according to several sources.

 

The Twins would pay $125 million up front, or slightly more than a third of the cost. That is a departure from recent years, when the Twins offered only annual rent.

 

 

I realize it means nothing at this point but I'm just putting it out there to inform those of you who are interested in this unending story.

[Mark]

If there is a team that needs a new ballpark, it's the Twins.

 

The Metrodome is a horrific baseball facility.

[Guest Juanky]

If there is a team that needs a new ballpark, it's the Twins.

 

The Metrodome is a horrific baseball facility.

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Well gee, thanks.

[Dodge]

If there is a team that needs a new ballpark, it's the Twins.

 

The Metrodome is a horrific baseball facility.

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Well gee, thanks.

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Yeah no kidding.

[Mark]

I think the Metrodome is 5X worse than Dolphin's Stadium.

[Guest Juanky]

I think the Metrodome is 5X worse than Dolphin's Stadium.

 

The problem with us is not the stadium itself :thumbup

[Beetle]

I think the Metrodome is 5X worse than Dolphin's Stadium.

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The Twins are lucky Huizenga doesn't own the Metrodome. :thumbup

[MarlinFan10]

It's about time the Twins get out of a stadium named after Humphrey. :whistle

[Guest Moneyball]

This is what the ballpark would look like for those interested:

[marlin2266]

Gawd - I would hate to be the RFer looking up into that superstructure to track a flyball.

 

busy busy busy

 

And that's probably looking west - imagine the odd shadows at sundown.

[PhxPhin]

yeah .. from that picture the plate would be on the western part of the stadium with the giant roof over it

 

not sure if I like the roof design, but the rest of the park looks nice

 

would be a good area for a stadium as well ... not too much in that area, but being next to the wharehouse district and e-block would provide much fun before/after the game

 

also, the metrodome isn't that bad as far as watching a game ... the seats aren't angled the best and it is weird being inside .. but it's workable

 

(probably the worst stadium i've been to, but workable)

[Accord]

If there is a team that needs a new ballpark, it's the Marlins.

 

Dolphin Stadium is a horrific baseball facility and Huizenga is horrible.

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fixed.

[Mark]

If there is a team that needs a new ballpark, it's the Marlins.

 

Dolphin Stadium is a horrific baseball facility and Huizenga is horrible.

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fixed.

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Question:

 

How many here have been to the Metrodome?

 

I'm telling you, it's worse than Dolphins Stadium.

[PhxPhin]

i've been to the dome, but not DS

 

i also spent a lot of time in the vet ... i think the vet was slightly better as far as watching the game

 

as far as the councourses, bathrooms and everything else, the metrodome is in much better shape than the vet was

 

an open air stadium near downtown will be sweet though

[Mark]

i've been to the dome, but not DS

 

i also spent a lot of time in the vet ... i think the vet was slightly better as far as watching the game

 

as far as the councourses, bathrooms and everything else, the metrodome is in much better shape than the vet was

 

an open air stadium near downtown will be sweet though

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The concourse at the Metrodome was ok. The seating feels odd to me. You almost have to turn your body in many parts of the stadium. Plus, half the seats are pushed in and their is a plastic bag in right. The turf is also garbage. The acoustics are horrible. It's the worst facility in the majors (with exception of maybe the Trop).

[Mark]

So...any of you Marlins fans who said the Fish need a new stadium more than the Twins, have you ever been to the Metrodome?

 

*crickets chirp*

[QuickGold]

Twins need a new stadium because their facility is terrible. Marlins need a new stadium because we've been evicted. If not for the eviction, Marlins probably would not be pushing as hard as they have for a new place.

[Snake Eyes]

that stadium looks very cool, I like the way you can still see the game from the walkway when you go get a drink

[Beetle]

So...any of you Marlins fans who said the Fish need a new stadium more than the Twins, have you ever been to the Metrodome?

 

*crickets chirp*

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DW, as stated above, the problem's not the stadium, it's the rent. Yes, the Twins would benefit greatly from a new stadium, but they can stay in HHH for a little while longer if they need to. There's a greater sense of urgency for us because Wayne Huizenga, Owner of DS, is choking the Marlins to death, and if they don't find an alternative venue within the next four years, they'll fold.

[Guest Moneyball]

Again it's the out-of towners speaking about a subject they know nothing about.

 

First attendance now the stadium.

[Mark]

Again it's the out-of towners speaking about a subject they know nothing about.

 

First attendance now the stadium.

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Blah, blah, blah, 2010, blah, blah, blah.

 

I know about the eviction stuff.

 

However, I still think the Twins need a new stadium more RIGHT NOW.

 

If this was the 2008 season, it would def be the Marlins.

[PhxPhin]

agreed moneyball

 

how can people who've never stepped foot in the twin cities make comments about their stadiums?!

[Guest Moneyball]

Again it's the out-of towners speaking about a subject they know nothing about.

 

First attendance now the stadium.

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Blah, blah, blah, 2010, blah, blah, blah.

 

I know about the eviction stuff.

 

However, I still think the Twins need a new stadium more RIGHT NOW.

 

If this was the 2008 season, it would def be the Marlins.

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Agreed. I do think the Twins need a new ballpark. Baseball is not meant to be played in that dump.

 

I just didn't think it was right to compare two different stadium situations.

[Mark]

It's fine to compare stadiums, just not what is going on outside the stadiums. I agree that the Marlins are in a stickier situation in terms of what is happening outside the actual facility. I never said to the contrary. That's why I was a little confused why I got 5+ replies on how the Marlins were in a worse stadium situation.

[Accord]

It's actually pretty enjoyable watching games at the Trop. The seats are comfortable, great seat angles, very unique, and the sounds of the crack of a bat or a ball popping in a glove are amplified times 10, it's great. If I was a player though, i'd probably hate it.