Tomorrow’s Mets-Twins Game is Still On for Now, Even Though Target Field is Covered in Snow

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[h=2]Tomorrow’s Mets-Twins Game is Still On for Now, Even Though Target Field is Covered in Snow[/h] All, Baseball Jason Lisk April 11th. 2013, 2:00pm
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The Minnesota Twins could have their first snow cancellation since the team moved back outdoors into Target Field in 2010 this weekend. Snow is currently covering the field and seating, and temperatures are going to be around freezing throughout the weekend. It is not good timing for Twins and the earlier inter-league schedule thanks to each league now having fifteen teams.
The New York Mets are tomorrow’s opponent, and it will be the only scheduled series between the two teams. A cancellation and bad weather over the weekend could wreak havoc on the schedules later this year.
“As always, we will make every effort to play the game as scheduled and we currently plan to play on Friday night,” said Chris Iles, a team spokesman. “Since this is the only visit by the Mets this year, it is important that we play the game if at all possible, especially considering that the weekend forecast is also questionable.”
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Those cheap SOBs are paying for not including a retractable roof on their new stadium. That is unbelievable in today's times in this part of the country.
 

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Yup there were many CLOWNS here in minnesota that insisted on a charming outdoor ballpark only...

idiots...
 

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I bet they will play this weekend, but the game Friday night could be cancelled. Grounds crew have their work cut out for them. Even if they do play, who the hell wants to sit outside watching baseball in 30 degree weather?
 

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If love to see a game on frozen field .. screw it and just play puff_>>

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Those cheap SOBs are paying for not including a retractable roof on their new stadium. That is unbelievable in today's times in this part of the country.

Mets and the Yankees made the same mistake ...........IMO giving away revenue.... ie concerts .....final 4 ......conventions .......
 

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am i the only one thinking snowy field will make defense/pitching really hard and lead to an easy over?
 

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am i the only one thinking snowy field will make defense/pitching really hard and lead to an easy over?

or the umps calling a ton of strikes to get the fuck outta there in a quick game ?
 

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there was a soccer game played in snow in Denver a couple of months ago -- just play the game!!!!!!!!!!
 

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The problem is that the season is too long so they start too early.
 

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wow.

and I just made a bet on the met's in this one. I hope it goes off
 

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I don't see how you can get that snow off the field with Bobcats and such without damaging the turf. I'd bet this one is postponed because there is no cost efficient way to melt the snow fast.
 

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AMAZING job by the <s>@</s>TCGroundsCrew getting Target Field cleared of snow! Who's ready to join us for tonight's game?!
 

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