Uncle Tom,

I remember reading that, yes, the Twins went for the "bridge" option and not the tunnel because of restrictions and code (and cost too perhaps). But by the time the plaza was completed the federal/state tunnel coding was applied to the project anyway. I remember thinking "That's stupid."

Thanks for the pics, Rick!

I doubt The Seville Club is out of business - it doesn't open till after 6pm. It's the classiest strip joint in the cities... I've never been to it, but my buddies that visit have raved about what an upscale operation it is.

OG is right... The block is prime real estate, but the Seville isn't going anywhere. There are lines out the door after concerts, T-Wolves games, and practically every weekend night during the summer. I'm sure the owner/operator is just excited about Target Field as the rest of us.

I drove by Centerfield bar and grill after the twins game last sunday when looking at TF and i think they will do well...there is already twins fans there after the game per they give u a free drink with ur ticket stub..

They are not actually thinking of putting the old met flagpole in the spot you pointed out in that picture that would be kind of silly to do that. It should be in a place where more people could see it like ahhh center field of the ballpark is a good spot.

They are not actually thinking of putting the old met flagpole in the spot you pointed out in that picture that would be kind of silly to do that. It should be in a place where more people could see it like ahhh center field of the ballpark is a good spot.

I agree with Leroy....The Met flagpole should be THE flagpole at TF as well. If it's too short, then make the others shorter.

For those interested, new construction update for TCF Bank Stadium (or as I like to call it, the Barn Yard).

"Viewed from up Sixth Street, the tip of the canopy looks like the claw of some gigantic crustacean!"

Haha, it does.

I remember hearing that they would leave the concourse open for commuters between the transit hub and the plaza to 6th street. Something about movable turnstiles.. Is this still the plan? I'm having a hard time figuring how this would work.

don't believe it is the interior concourse that will be left open to commuters but rather the external walk-way that goes around the outside of the stadium.

That is the worst place possible for the old met flagpole. Why use it at all, if this is the decided upon location? Come on Twins, you can do better than that. You have the perfect opportunity to mesh team history with the new ballpark and you are going to put the pole next to the Target center??? Put it in center field, next to Target Field station or even right between the Metropolitan Club and team store. This is something people will want their picture with and could be a great gathering place. Take advantage of it.

Do you mean the Herc side promenade? or the public sidewalk near the lightrail station? I really thought that you'd be able to get from the transit hub to Target Plaza on non-game days.

I agree on the flagpole issue - putting it next to Target Center would be a poor choice. Put it on the plaza or in the park.

Andy,

Are there plans to paint the bleachers at TCF Bank Stadium? Because right now the "MINNESOTA" looks awfully strange. Not to mention that the gold letters are off-center from the maroon background. If the bleachers remain grey, the stadium is going to look unfinished.

Well, It's Veteran's Day! THANK YOU to all those veterans out there.
I do not see a seat installation taking place. My new guess is sometme in June. Let's say Friday, June 19.
As far as "The Barnyard" is concerned...WOW! I LIKE IT A LOT! I can't wait to go to a game this fall. As far as the grey bleachers, who cares what it looks like when no fans are out there, just wear your maroon and gold on game days folks.

David,

From this rendering (see link) it looks like the bleachers will indeed remain gray. I agree it looks strange and somewhat unfinished - though is should look a bit better when the lower level seats are in.

This is a reply or continued discussion about the Twins and Royals series in KC August 21-23. If any of you go, there is a music festival called North vs South. This year is the 7th annnual and being held at a venue called Daves in Uptown Kansas City. Most of the bands are either from Minneapolis or Austin Texas. Yours truly, is a member of the Magnolias and will be playing on Saturday night August 22nd (representing the NORTH of course). The game time is 6:10 pm. Come down after the game and say hi. It should be a fun night. Here's a link. Bands are still being confirmed at the moment. http://www.myspace.com/daveysuptown

The North vs South Festival runs from Thursday August 20th thru Saturday August 22nd. 3 nights total.

One thing I will absolutely love about outdoor baseball is going to happen tonight. Our first rain delay and then postponement! Awesome Baby! I would love to be sitting out in the rain and watching the grass grow at Target Field right now, and eating some good Delaware North food! Oh well, I'll have to wait til next year.

Would it be delayed? I live just a few miles from downtown and its barely raining here, I think it takes just 30 minutes for the field to completely dry after a rain. Hard to say it would be called on a light rain.

Elston Gunn, this is from the Twins website:

"The public will also be able to use this area as an access to the transit station on 5th Street on non-game days. The gate on Target Plaza, with turnstiles built into it for entry into ballpark, will be movable. When the Twins aren't playing, the gate will swing around and the outfield concourse will become part of the city sidewalk system -- meaning that fans can walk right up to the ballpark and through the concourses in the outfield to reach the trains."

If you follow the link, it's the last paragraph.

Excuse me but I dance at the Seville and I can assure you that it is most definitely NOT deserted!

To prove that you dance at Seville's we will need to see a photo...

Just Kidding...or am I... :)

^^^^ Ahh that's funny

Thanks MATT. That's exactly what I remembered seeing but couldn't find again. I hope that's still in the plans, but the turnstile gate sure doesn't look movable to me. They'd have to put gates over all the bleacher entrances too.

David - it won't matter what the stands at tcf stadium look like since you won't be able to see them anyways as they will all be filled with maroon & gold clad butts!

ski-u-mah! go gophers!

Rick,

I don't know if its on their site, but they do have it in the hard copy. I last saw it a couple days ago when it stood at zero.

Beta- exactly my feelings with green seats at Target Field, I really don't care all that much.

All I can say, regarding your pics, wow