Minnesota Sports Story of the 2010 Year: Opening of Target Field

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the sports story of the 2010 year was the opening of Target Field. I, for one, agree with this point. As an avid Minnesota sports fan, Target Field is an absolutely phenomenal stadium and has done wonders for Downtown Minneapolis. This is what the article reads:

"In what would become the story of the summer, the Twins opened Target Field in April to rave reviews and a sound victory over the Boston Red Sox. It was an unseasonably warm and sunny April afternoon, and the auspicious start was a sign of things to come."

Congratulations Target Field!

Could the Minnesota Vikings Ever Play at Target Field?

In case you missed it, there was a blizzard. In case you missed it, the Metrodome Roof collapsed. Okay, so everyone already knows that in Minnesota. Since the Metrodome is considered unplayable, the Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. So, my question is, could the Minnesota Vikings ever play at Target Field? Here my perspective is that the Minnesota Vikings could possibly play a game there but there are some limitations. The seating is built for baseball, not football. However, I am interested in hearing your opinions. Comment and let me know!

TwinsFest 2011

TwinsFest 2011 is scheduled for Friday, January 28, Saturday, January 29 and Sunday, January 30 at the H.H.H. Metrodome. Tickets for TwinFest 2011 are going on sale starting December 8th, 2010. More than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend for TwinsFest.


TwinsFest, one of the largest team-run fan festivals in professional sports, is an annual fundraiser for the Minnesota Twins Community Fund. Since its inception in 1989, TwinsFest has raised more than $4.2 million for programs and organizations supported by the Twins Community Fund.

Will Tsuyoshi Nishioka Grace Target Field?

Last Friday, it was announced that Japanese superstar Tsuyoshi Nishioka may be headed to the Minnesota Twins next season. The Minnesota Twins won the bidding war to get the rights to negotiate a deal with the Japanese star - a $5 million price tag. The team has until December 26 to work out a deal. He could play either short stop or second base and is a switch hitter. Last season, he hit .346 with 206 hits, the first Japanese player to hit over 200 hits since Ichiro Suzuki. He also stole 22 bases. This player could generate some buzz in the middle infield.

Will Target Field Upgrades Make a Difference To Fans?

After just blogging on the recent Target Field upgrades for next season, I was curious as what the fan reaction is. With the new scoreboard, "Twin Towers", and WiFi, I was interested in wondering what the Minnesota Twins fans' opinion is. Or, were there any other changes that you wish Target Field would have made? Please comment below and voice your opinion.

Target Field Upgrades

After a wonderful 1st season at Target Field, upgrades are already being made for the brand new stadium. Apparently they will spend $6 million on the new upgrades. One of the upgrades includes a new scoreboard. The new scoreboard will hang above right field seating area. A 100-foot tall LED-lit column will sit alongside the scoreboard, which will be called the "Twins Tower." Twins spokesman Chris Iles says the improvements to the ballpark will include adjustments to audio-visual elements and concession areas as well as a variety of aesthetical changes. There will also be free Wi-Fi Internet service provided throughout the ballpark. The Twins are calling it their "TwiFi" network.

Cliff Lee Dominates for Texas Rangers, Forces Fan to Ask Question "What If?"

The Minnesota Twins and fans realize one of the main components holding the franchise back from advancing to the World Series is the lack of an ace. If you glance at the Texas Rangers right now, they are up 3-1 on the New York Yankees and their only loss was letting go of a 5-0 lead in Game 1. While their bats have done the talking, Cliff Lee is once again proving himself as one of the best playoff pitchers in our generation. He silenced the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees bats so far in the playoffs. He is 7-0 with a 1.6 ERA in the playoffs. The Minnesota Twins nearly acquired Lee at the trade deadline. Makes a fan wonder what Lee would have done with the Twins.