Countdown to Twins Opening Day

The time is here, folks! The countdown to the Minnesota Twins Opening Day has started.


I have offically started my countdown for Twins opening day and I encourage you to do the same! We're looking forward to the start of Twins season on Monday, April 7th. I can't wait to see Joe Mauer and the rest of his team get back on the field and see all the baseball action. What are you most excited for?


Be at Target Field on April 7th and cheer on the Twins to victory! Need tickets still? Check out Ticket King's options and order early to guarentee a spot!

September Twins Schedule 2013

Are you perhaps, curious about the remainder of Twins baseball? Look no further, this blogger has got the all the low down! Keep reading for a preview of the Twins September schedule and make it to one or two last games! It's going to be a beautiful fall, and we want you to get one last peek at Target Field and your beloved Twins. 

Sun, Sep 15

vs. Rays

1:10 PM (CT)

Mon, Sep 16

@ White Sox

7:10 PM (CT)

Tue, Sep 17

@ White Sox

7:10 PM (CT)

Wed, Sep 18

@ White Sox

1:10 PM (CT)

Thu, Sep 19

@ Athletics

9:05 PM (CT)

Fri, Sep 20

@ Athletics

9:05 PM (CT)

Sat, Sep 21

@ Athletics

3:05 PM (CT)

Sun, Sep 22

@ Athletics

3:05 PM (CT)

Mon, Sep 23

vs. Tigers

7:10 PM (CT)

Tue, Sep 24

vs. Tigers

7:10 PM (CT)

Wed, Sep 25

vs. Tigers

7:10 PM (CT)

Thu, Sep 26

vs. Indians

7:10 PM (CT)

Fri, Sep 27

vs. Indians 

7:10 PM (CT)

Clete Thomas, Welcome to the Twins

The Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Clete Thomas off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Jim Leyland, the Tigers manager, said he wasn't surprised that the Twins claimed him - apparently Ron Gardenhire has always loved Thomas.

Clete Thomas was a young bat boy for the Minnesota Twins. In high school, the bat boy was the son of a Twins scout, and the Twins selected him in the fifth round of the 2003 draft. He chose to attend Auburn.

Thomas hit .210 during spring training. His first swing at Target Field launched a drive toward the power alley in right.

Minnesota Twins Find Stride?

Hey! What do you know? The Twins are on their first win streak - 2 w's in a row at Target Field!

If you watched the game last night, you probably almost had a heart attack given the thrills of the game. The Twins started out with four uninspiring losses, but have come alive the past two days at Target Field.

The Twins took a three-game series from the LA Angels (2-for-3) this past week. Recall that the Angels were one of the most active teams in the off season, picking up highly desired free agents.

I love a nail biter when we come out on top. However, there is something to be said about a straight-up win. Twins fans might not be able to take this kind of fun for 156 more games...

Let's pound Texas... and let Twins fans sigh with relief.

First Five Target Field Games 2012

Yikes! I can't wait any longer! Here is a mini-preview of the first games at Target Field.

4/9- Twins v Angels @ 3:10

4/11 - Twins v Angels @ 7:10

4/12 - Twins v Angels @ 12:10

4/13 - Twins v Rangers @ 7:10

4/14 - Twins v Rangers @ 12:10

I LOVE BASEBALL SEASON!!

Baseball Season!

Baseball season is almost here, which means great baseball at the best ballpark in America - Target Field. With the great weather this week (and basically all winter), I keep thinking this summer might be the steamiest yet!

Last year, the Twins saw everything from rain, snow to hail come down at Target Field. Sure, it normally is cold in April. But with my fingers crossed that this mid-March (whaaatt??) weather holds, we are sure to have great April weather too, right?

Give Target Field this Valentine's Day

I would like to take a moment to express how EXCITED I am to spend at least 120 hours at Target Field this spring and summer as I utilize my 40-game season ticket plan... as well as go to Opening Day!

Opening Day is a holiday similar to that of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is essentially a holiday made up by retailers, but it has importance to a large portion of the country. Opening Day is a holiday made up by baseball fans, which make up a large portion of the country. In that sense, Valentine's Day and Opening Day are similar. While Valentine's Day favors the woman in your life, it seems as though Opening Day might favor the man - though I am an exception: give me Opening Day any day...

Take a moment to consider, then, whether or not you should be buying Opening Day tickets for the man in your life. If you answered 'yes', then you should buy those right now, wrap them up and gift them this Valentine's Day. Did I just kill two birds with one baseball? Yes. People need to think more like me, honestly.

If you answered 'no', you need to reevaluate your position.

Spring Training Almost Here!

If you don't have a fire in your belly for spring training and the greatest sport known to mankind, consider this: Rich Anderson, the pitching coach for the Minnesota Twins, has already set the starting pitching for the Twins' first three exhibition games. Carl Pavano, Francisco Liriano and Jason Marquis will start the exhibition games 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

The Minnesota Twins, who struggled with, among other things, starting pitching last year, have 33 pitchers coming in to spring training. A couple of those guys have to be able to pitch... At least enough to round out the starting rotation.

If Scott Baker and Nick Blackburn are healthy, they'll round out the rotation, at least for the beginning of the season. Essentially that would mean Brian Duensing would go back to the bullpen, where he will join Glen Perkins, Joel Zumaya and Matt Capps. This is assuming, of course, that all of the aforementioned pitchers remain healthy and on top of their game... Or that their game is at least better than the next person's game.

Anderson spoke out about Matt Capps and his relationship with the mound and Minnesota Twins fans, "It broke my heart every time people booed him before he even got to the mound." I believe that fans didn't completely grasp what Matt Capps was going through last season, meaning that we booed him in ignorance. Which... is brutal. I also think there is a point to be made that Twins fans were so frustrated and disappointed in the Twins that it was easy to boo Capps because he was often at the transition point that led the Twins from a win to a loss.

Basically, the Twins have to play better this year. And Twins fans need to remain some of the most loyal fans in the MLB.

Target Field address

Target Field is the baseball park for the Minnesota twins. Target Field is located at 1 Twins Way in Minneapolis. This is on 3rd Avenue North, between 5th Street North and 7th Street North.

Minnesota Twins at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins sent out an email to season ticket holders this past weekend.

The email summarized what every Twins fan agonized through this past season; the email summarized everything that we already knew. The Twins were terrible this year and could claim few positive events: Liriano's no-no, Revere's 'web gem' of a catch as highlighted by ESPN, Thome's 600 HR, Blyleven's HOF recognition and Nathan's 255th record save. Yes, all were incredible, but we would be lying to ourselves if we said it wasn't easier to focus on the 99 losses.

To be frank, the email upset me in a pissed-off kind of way. It was too soon. I'm still too mad and too disappointed. Some would say I'm overly competitive and some would say I need to learn to let go. I'm not saying those people are right because I consider my competitiveness and keen memory to be assets, but perhaps I should be focusing on next year.

Unfortunately, the injuries were too much and the losses too heartbreaking. I was disappointed beyond words, making this post tough to formulate. Our sights were high heading in and so blocked by the end, it seemed as though the whole organization was drowning.

Twins fans deserve better. We deserve the commitmentduring the offseason in order to prevent injuries. We deserve honesty from players about their conditions. We deserve more than disappointment. We deserve Division Champs.

The Twins will rally? They damn well better.

Kubel, Cuddyer and Nathan Could Leave Minnesota

63-99 does sound a lot better than 62-100.

Know what sounds terrible? The idea that Michael Cuddyer, Jason Kubel and Joe Nathan may have just finished their last season as a Minnesota Twin is perhaps more disappointing than the season itself.

All three of those boys have been integral parts to division championships and could be gone by the time next season starts.

No matter how terrible, awful and tear-jerking this season was, the Twins have good players to which the fans are loyal. I'm loyal to Nathan, Kubel and Cuddy. The same goes for the players as Scott baker told the Pioneer Press, "It's a business, but they're my friends. I've been teammates for at least five years with these guys, and obviously I hope they're back." The feeling is mutual on my end, Scott... can I call you Scotty?

Bill Smith appears to have a lot on his plate heading out of the regular season. Clearly the Twins need to pick up some healthy prospects in the event 2012 is worse injury-wise than 2011 (which seems impossible, doesn't it?), but the idea of letting go out such foundational franchise players leaves me feeling like I forgot my cell at home - naked.

Do the right thing, Bill. If you let those three go to other teams, you better bring in three equally talented so we can grow to love them as well... and win our division. Its been too long...

At least we aren't the Red Sox.

Ron Gardenhire, Twins Approaching 100 Losses

Ron Gardenhire: 'No one ever wants to see 100 losses.' No kidding.

The Twins are slowly crawling to the end of their disastrous season. If Gardenhire had been told during spring training that his team would be closing in on 100 losses, he would have asked what we were smoking.

The Minnesota Twins only have one team in history to reach triple-digit-losses.

Another quote from Gardy, "You have to cope with them (injuries) the best you can. We haven't done a very good job of coping with all the injuries. I read earlier in the season where the Twins didn't have a Plan B. Plan B to replace the whole lineup? I don't think too many teams have that."

Touché.

Jim Thome Returns Home to Minnesota

Jim Thome will be returning to Target Field with the Indians pretty soon here and its about time you get ready.

September 16 - 19, the Twins will host the Indians at Target Field. With it seeming like both teams are out of contention, the game has lost its playoff excitement, but you can bet fans will still turn up to Target Field in the masses.

Why? Jim Thome. Minnesota misses the big guy and can't wait to give hime a welcome back round of applause. Can't wait to tune in! I only wish I could be there!

Target Field Dugout Box

Alright so my suggestions are pretty pricey, but the dugout box is so sick. The tickets are pretty expensive, but here's my theory on Twins tickets: if it doesn't look better than it does on TV, then it isn't worth buying the tickets. So either sit at home and watch the Twins in HD or watch the Twins in HD closer than you would if it was on TV. Go big or go home folks, and watch the Twins from some awesome seats. Also, if you're planning on buying these seats, buy them from Ticket King because they're very reliable and friendly.

Target Field Champions Club

I would want to sit in the Champions Club if I was going to go to a Twins game. Sure, the tickets are really expensive, but think about it this way. You get free parking and food while you're there AND you get the sickest seats in the whole entire world. Here are sweet pictures of the Champions club at Target Field.

Kramarczuk Sausages at Target Field

Ever looked for a real meal at Target Field that isn't such a rip off. I would try Kramarczuk's sausages. They aren't that expensive and they actually fill you up. I hate buying a five dollar hot dog and then being hungry one minute later. With these sausages, you can go the whole rest of the game without eating again.

Kramarczuk sausages are made fresh daily one mile from Target Field. The sausages are available at three concessions placed throughout the concourse and at the Puckett Atrium in the Delta SKY360 Legends Club.

Angie's Kettle Corn at Target Field

Looking for some delicious popcorn that you likely wouldn't be able to have anywhere else? Get some of Angie's kettle corn. The kettle corn made by Angie is a perfect mix of sweetness and saltiness. Angie's kettle corn is also locally based as Angie is based out of North Mankato.

You can find Angie's kettle corn at stands throughout the concourses at Target Field.

Jim Thome Nears the 600 Homer Mark

As Jim Thome closes out the chase for his 600th home run. With Thome's loyalty to the Minnesota Twins keeping him at Target Field instead of, say... Ranger Stadium, has excited Twins fans especially as Thome nears the 600-mark.

Only seven players before Thome have hit for 600 home runs. The novelty of the high home run total has diminished some because of the players who have been linked to steroids and other banned performance-enhancing drugs (see Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro and Manny Ramirez). However, we should remember that Jim Thome is one of the most respected players in baseball because of his humble and generous demeanor.

Thome, while focused on hitting his 600th homer, has always maintained his number one priority of helping the Minnesota Twins bounce back from a rough start and finish this season strong with a hope of making the playoffs.

Congratulations, Jim Thome; you are almost there! And, thank you for making this season another season at Target Field!

Create a Memory Scheduled for August 16th

On August 16th, Ron Zamansky will be hosting the Create a Memory event at Target Field. Create a Memory buses in under privileged kids to Target Field. The kids get tours of the stadiums, free food, and a chance to play on the field. They get to throw around baseballs, run the bases, hit, and a chance to get a hitting lesson from Steve Winfield. This is the peak of most of these kids summers and is a great foundation. Thankfully the Twins are nice enough to let the Create a Memory Foundation let the event take place at Target Field, the nicest stadium in the state of Minnesota.

Huge Series for the Twins This Weekend!

The Twins are playing a huge series this weekend against the Detroit Tigers. I'm a little worried about the first game. Justin Verlander is an absolute beast of a pitcher. We can practically guarantee that we are going to see a quality start from him. He has only had two starts that he hasn't last at least six innings and allowed less than three runs. He is a strike out machine with a 100 mph fastball and deadly curveball. He is a threat for a no hitter every night.

Here's a prediction for you. The Twins are going to rough up Verlander and Carl Pavano is going to give the Twins a high quality start tonight. The Twins are coming off some huge wins against Cleveland and I don't see the momentum stopping here. Pavano has been too clutch for the Twins during his time here for him to play poorly tonight. If we can win the first game of this series, who knows how fast we will climb up the standings.