Thanks again Rick!

I am not going to lie, when I went to TF late at night a few nights back to pick-up some tickets from the Kiosk in a pouring rain, I thought the statue was real and I thought to myself, "is that person okay?"

As I approached this "person" I began to realize what I was looking at. :)

If anyone has a password for the ALDS presale on Monday or Tuesday, I will pay to let me purchase your allotment of tickets on your behalf. Please click the link to email me. I can Paypal or pay cash at a game this weekend.

Beautiful as usual Rick!

As happy as we are to see the Sox swept under the rug, here's a member of their team we'll definitely miss -

WOW a much slimmer Calvin then I remember! Will have to check that out Saturday fer sure. We sure have the Sox number. Would love to see them clich it wed afternoon vs the Tribe as I will be at that game also! Is it true that there is no way we can face Texas in the first round. I think I heard that NY and TB can not play each other in the first round. As a # 1 seed we would get the wild card winner NY or TB correct? As a #2 seed we would also get the wild card since NY and TB can not face each other 1st round? I'm thinking the winner of the east will either be #1 or # 2 seed as Texas is 6 games behind us. Should be an iteresting last couple weeks with seedings on the line!

I believe that teams in the same division can not play each other in round one regardless of how they seed.

We will either play TB or NY. It is not possible to play Texas in the first round, being that two teams in the same division cannot play in the first round (NY and TB). We will have Home Field Advantage in the first round as well, as long as we finish with a better record then Texas.

Thanks Trosy29, Not sure I get why they don't allow the wild card to play a team in own division though. Here is some further informaion. Anybody think we should have 2 wild card winners play a best of 3 also and expand the playoofs?

Rule #1: Teams from the same division cannot meet in the first round. Mindful of Rule #1, the League seeds division winners 1-3 based upon record, issuing a 4 seed to the wild-card team, regardless of its record. Usually, first round match-ups pit the 1 seed against the 4 seed, with the 2 seed taking on the 3 seed. But if either of these match-ups result in intra-division play, then the opening round re-seeds, as follows: 1 vs. 3, 2 vs. 4. In the first and second rounds of the playoffs, the better seeded team has home-field advantage, regardless of record.

A couple of pages to help stay on top of postseason potential matchups, schedules:
ESPN.com's Hunt for October
MLB.com's 2010 Postseason Schedule

Thank you for finally posting pics. of the Calvin Griffith statue. I have posted on here numerous times seeking a photo and never got a response, and everytime I googled it, no photos came up. How is it possible that the unveiling got so little press? Literally I could not find one website with a photo of it. Now that I do see it, it really looks phenomenal. The panned out photo does reveal that its placement seems rather awkward though, and out of place. I still think the Rod Carew statue is the most misplaced of the statues as it is nowhere near the mall, and tucked completely out of the way.

schweady,

Thanks for posting "Hunt For October"

I love the POFF: % chance of making the playoffs

Chicago = .1%

That just makes a guy feel good. knowing there is a chance, but not really. Thanks Chicago for trying!

Looking forward to getting back to TF tonight!!

Since there are no tix listed on TC Traders, I feel okay mentioning this.

Twins just released more tix for tonight's game just now.

HebrewHammer16, I don't know about the Carew statue being located "out of the way." I personally pass it just about any time I go to a game, and usually with a decent-sized crowd of people around me. It may not be the main entrance people take to the ballpark from the surrounding area, but it's right up there as a gateway to the ballpark area.

I am just like Buffalo. I see the Carew Statue more than any other statue.

Has anyone else seen this website? Is this William Jewell guy for real or is he a crackpot? http://vikingbuzz.com/

My favorite bicycle parking spot is a throw-to-first away from Sir Rodney. I like the sense that he's looking out for my two-wheeled wonder.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Ikea could be relocated east of the mall because that area is in the N/S runway right of way.

Any predictions for this homestand? 3 against Oakland, 3 against Cleveland.

I'd like to see at least four wins, and possibly clinch on Wednesday if the sox continue to free-fall.

I just hope our boys don't go all crazy and trash their lovely new locker room!

vikingbuzz(kill).com ?? Just goes to show that anything's possible if you throw 40 chimpanzees together with a copy of MS HomePage. So 'proud' to be counted among the 39 page visitors so far...

I'm at the game tonight. The Budweiser sign on the roof deck is now fully lit by neonish LED lighting. I haven't been to a game in a while, so apologies if that's old news,

Don't let it happen again!

Jorge - I noticed that too...in the five games I've been to at TF, I don't think I ever noticed it lit before.

My experience with SRO was a fruitful one, I guess. I found myself in lots of different areas tonight. Spent a good chunk of the pre-game just walking around checking out different spots. Spent maybe 1/2 the game up in the batter's eye area, and the last few innings down behind the Powerball Pavillion.

Pix will follow sometime in the next day or so.

I wonder if anyone is looking at the Brookdale Mall site for a potential Vikings stadium. The mall is dead, it's close to highways 100 and 94, I think there is enough space for a stadium...

But, it probably isn't fancy enough for the Vikings.

I'll be at the game tomorrow, /fingers crossed/ for some sunshine!

What did folks think of the new baseline cut?

from the STrib: "During the Twins' last road trip, Target Field groundskeeper Larry DiVito made a slight tweak to the infield design, removing a narrow strip of grass along each base line and replacing it with dirt. The new cutouts -- about 20 feet long and 2 feet wide -- add a touch of character to the design, and the grass was getting pretty beat up in those spots, where runners turn the corner to round the bases."

Never noticed it. If it amounts to another win or two for the Twins; great.

Click my name for pix from Friday night's game.

Hey guys, guess it's been a while since i have posted, but i have been reding everyday! I do like the hunt for October site, the "if playoffs started today".

As far as Vikes stadium, both locations (next to ikea, and brookdale)Both have the good and bad points, Brooklyn Center is near highways, there seems to be no plans of more transit out to there (which is not terrible now but could be better! And for the moa/ikea spot, you have great placement near like 494 and 77 etc and good public transportation, would it create too much traffic being next to the big tourist spots?

Anyone have tickets they want to get rid of for today?

Regarding the Budweiser sign, the letter 'd' looked like the front cover of the letter had been broken for awhile. I was at the game last night and noticed the 'd' looked fixed and it was finally lit. Looked good.

The Metrodome site is the preferred one by the Vikes, but they are also well aware of the Brookdale location as well. If you like your tailgating you definitely want it built at Brookdale.

Any new Vikes' stadium also will have a fixed roof. No retractable to keep costs down.

K

Gorgeous day at our ballpark today. Cool, but sunny, with just enough breeze to keep things fresh. Good game, sellout crowd, strong pitching from both starters, good defense, just enough offense (Danny Valencia!) for the win. Magic number down to 6.

I might be scrambling for tickets to Wednesday's afternoon game if the magic number is down to 1. :-)

I have tix for the 9/30 game and cant make it.. if anyone wants to make me offer i am listing.. have to save for playoff tix... got my password in hand

mazaratirick:

I may be interested in the tickets.

Send me an email and let me know.

Maz...where are your seats?

Is the TF interactive seating chart showing view from each section still around? Link, anyone?

sorry Rick, but I still have a time of it searching this site's archives for key words.

Here ya go

Just click my name for the link....I'm having flashbacks as I must have been on that page for hours the months before I picked my seats in 109.

Thanks Steve. and Rick. and Steve.

Many, many moons ago...someone on this site was talking about TCFBS and the auxiliary video board on the one side of the stadium, and how the Twins brass should take note and consider something like that for TF.

The Twins have been utilizing the O-O-T scoreboard for replays for those sitting in the LF bleachers and other seats that are out of view of the big board.

According to Charley Walters, Pioneer Press writing extraordinaire this morning, the Twins may have in fact taken a cue from the Gophers. Quote Walters: " Plans are for Target Field, as beautiful as it is, to be enhanced for next season. A video replay board is under consideration for the right side of the ballpark so spectators in left field will be able to see replays. "

I am curious about where exactly they'd put it. Putting in on Ramp B would put it too high. You wouldn't want to take up Plaza space for it. Unless they might take down the oblong Trap sign, and put it there??

They don't need a secondary video board if you ask me...the fans in those LF seats know for a fact they will not be able to see the main video board. If you want to see the video board there are plenty of affordable options on the right field side of the ballpark.

If you want video boards on both ends of the venue, than go to a football stadium...They don't need a second video board at TF to please those few fans in LF...half the home run porch is empty for most games anyway.

For many years the Twins wanted a "baseball only" facility...now that they get one, there are fans wanting a second video board for replays? Also, they don't even play half of the replays anyhow.

You do make a good point Mike.
And, besides, Best Buy put in all those LCD TV's on the overhangs to show replays and updated game information for those who were unable to view the big screen.

They could maybe put a board on the roof of the metropolitan club??

I used to think that the lack of scoreboard replays on close calls was just a MN thing. Now I come to find it's actually part of the umpires' collective bargaining agreement... (or, did I learn that on this site?)

I have always thought that a scoreboard on top of the Metropolitan Club would be a perfect spot. It could be easily incorporated into the overall design of the ballpark, without making it look like an after thought (1st Base Line scoreboard at Citi Field). Then they might have the possibility of having a video board face Target Plaza.

Rick, Thanks for staying up late through a brutally ugly extra-inning game between two teams going nowhere, trying to find every possible way to lose... just so you could post that beautiful 'MAGIC NUMBER 4'

and, thanks again, Manny...

Rick,

In regards to rooting for the Tigers...I had similar feelings. It is tough to cheer for a team that is constantly falling apart.

Playing the 'When Will They Clinch?' game, along with everyone else. So, I picked up a couple of tickets to Wednesday's noon game. My luck, it will come with either a She-cago loss late in the day or our boys winning it on the road. Ah well. Of course hoping to see the 'A' squad out there, but with recent injuries, rest being provided, or maybe even having already punched their playoff ticket, I'm not so sure. Could I actually be paying to see Revere, Repko, Harris, Punto, Plouffe, Butera, Morales, and Baker? (Getting that free 2006/8/9 Homer Hanky will be special, tho...)

The Twins play at noon on Wednesday. The White Sox play at 2:30. If it is a clinch situation, do you think the Twins will keep the ball park open and the scoreboard on for a couple hours after the Twins game?

I sure as heck hope so clublevelfan, that would be fun again!

I just ventured to Stub Hub to check what people are listing prices at. It just goes to show how many scalpers bought hundreds of season packages. Many available tickets have 6-17 tickets available together in some areas.

Thinking back to that, I wonder how many of the 24,000 STH are actual Twins fans who have genuine interest in buy tickets for self/family/friend/business use.

Anyone else get tickets in the postseason pre-sale this morning?

I didn't know if I wanted game 1 or game 2 but decided on game 1 and was able to get row 10, section 125...$50 each (there were even better home plate seats available but did not want to spend that much money)

I was only in the virtual waiting room for two minutes and got right in so hopefully everyone is able to get their choices as well.

Big board on top of Metro club would be perfect, and has been my thought as well on the few times I've sat in the outfiedl.

Replay: Have a 5th umpire, or a few umpires watching the MLB.tv package at a central location. If it's obvious enough to see it from the TV broadcast, and catch it before the next pitch, turn on a light in center field and stop the game. That's probably faster than a manager argument, and eliminates replay overturning "close calls."

Heard Aterbury (sp) say on the radio he'd like to see the Twins clinch via a loss when they are in private, rather than with a victory on the field. That makes it for the players rather than for the fans, since nothing is private anymore for the players. I agree, and hopefully it tones down the need for a massive champagne celebration that is as much for show as it is for the players.

Mike,

I was able to get right in too. I did purchase some HPB for game #1. My only concern now is not knowing whether we will be playing an afternoon of evening game. My guess is that we will be playing an afternoon game.

Got in fairly quickly for tickets, had five windows running at once and it took maybe two minutes for one to get through. Got sec 116, row 14 for Game 1 and sec. 114 row 7 for a poss home game 3. $80 each plus $6 each for fee, so guess better start looking for overtime!!!

I also got in easily. I didn't realize 20-game STH would have a pick of multiple sections. We got front row OF terrace for game 1, and home plate view for game 3. Not bad.

I'll pay double face value for any tickets to game 1, no matter the section. Email if interested. Can pay cash or Paypal.

Where do you go to purchase Game 3? I was never prompted

Check your e-mail confirmation of the first game. The link was in that.

Thanks Antifire, I was looking on the confirmation screen that you print. I forgot they send you a confirmation e-mail that had the link. Oh well.

Did anyone have a chance to purchase tickets in the Overlook? I wanted to buy tickets in that section, but it was not an option.

I got 4 in Field Terrace, row 3 for game 1, 2 in Diamond Box for potential game 5. the whole process was very smooth, wasn't stuck too long in the virtual waiting room.

FD - I was trying for overlook as well but saw no option for those

If anyone bought an extra or would like the cash...

I will pay double-face-value for any tickets to game 1. Email me

It took me a while but I have fat fingers and make entry errors.

On the subject of clinching "celebrations" --- does anyone else think TV might have something to do with the degree of silliness? And, I think such silliness has cost them at least one playoff game.

Maybe the Twins could use some non-alcoholic champagne :) I mean, we don't look at the labels that closely, but then again, if they do it Wednesday, we have an off day Thursday!

Have the Twins released any numbers for how many people are going to be allowed to purchase tickets through their random drawing? I have 6 ticket partners and we are hoping to get a chance at tickets...

tom, I'm with you on trying to set a reasonable $ limit available to attend a playoff game. A frustrating omen, however: the lowest offerings by SH sellers right now are at least 3-4x playoff face amounts, which of course are already 2-3x regular season face... I think I could upgrade the TV and finally order that HD package for less than maintaining our traditional postseason family adventures this year. Ah, well... fingers crossed for the lottery.

Rick,

Early on you proposed usage of space around Ramp A as potential retail space. Has anyone looked into this or was this just an idea, thought. I know they have the skyway to ramp A, but do not recall seeing anything mentioned of this since then.

I am looking for 2 cheap tickets to the game on Wednesday if anyone has any. Also,on Stubhub, section 140 usually has cheap seats, can anyone explain why these are so cheap and if anything is wrong sitting here. I am not too worried as I am just taking my 2 year old son to the game, so views of the game are not as important as seeing the smile on his face just being there.

Josh,

I do not think there is anything wrong in sitting there. People generally do not like the bleacher style seats in the sunny areas. I think the Left Field Bleachers sell well is that they are covered and have a higher chance of seeing a homer run ball.

Hey folks -

Since we know the Twins are in (4 and counting) ... who do you want to see them play in the World Series? I am hoping the Rockies make a return to Target Field this year.

I think the Twins can easily beat the Padres and Reds, 50/50 Braves or Rockies, don't think they can beat Philly. Not sure about the Giants.

(P.S. I don't believe in the Yankees jinx - I'm convinced the Twins take the Yankees this year if that happens).

Josh,
Sec 140 is okay; it's the higher numbered rows and higher numbered seats in Sec 139 to avoid if you like to watch any of the action in center and left while the play is still live. Overlook seats and lots of folks standing at the corner of the Overlook around Sec 138 that make it impossible to see much more than the infield and shallow right field.

SH has been listing $9 seats for Wed. pretty much all week. (Of course, you have to add SH's ~$10 take to your order...) With over 2,200 still listed there yet to sell, I'd say you have time to wait it out for better sections, and probably even better prices. I grabbed some in 306, just for a place to sit if my standing spots got too to be much of a hassle to find and maintain. I like it up there with the whole field and that big HD board in front of me...

Oh, here's a picture I took from there last May:
Section 139, sitting in the last row, far right side of the section

schweady,

Yikes! Nothing like the Twins show in the 3D images:

3DImage

I just got tickets for game 1 of the ALDS in row 1 of section 139 and couldn't be more excited. At this point of the season if you don't know where the obstructed seats are you have nobody but yourself to blame if thats where you end up.

Looks like many teams are doing a postseason draft this year for people to get tickets:

Here is Chicago's postseason draft entry:

Chicago Post Season...what? Keeping the faith

Thanks Schweady, we have a 20 game plan in 304 and love it up there, glad you liked the view. I have to give huge prop to our ticket rep for recommending these over the Skyline view section.

We may even try to get tix from a scalper, not sure though, just thought an afternoon game with my boy would be fun.

Regarding the clinching celebrations, I think it's time the Twins act like they've been here before. This isn't winning the World Series, or even getting there. Yes, it's a huge accomplishment, but I think considering their past few playoff exits, it would actually be nice to see a more subdued clubhouse afterwards, knowing there is much work to be done, and focusing on that instead.

Indeed!!!

jp,
Row 1 is great out there, no doubt.

Solid lineup for tonight. Now if Kubel and Mauer can just heal well and quickly...
Clicky, as they say.

The Brookdale site may be big enough and it does have some highways in the area, but access to them is pretty horrible and would be even worse with 80,000 people trying to get to a game.

Plus, there is a reason it's called Brookdale. There is an actual stream running under the property, so I imagine that would cause several problems with any potential project.

As someone who lives about a mile away from Brookdale, I'm torn on this. I'd love to see that area fixed up, but I don't want drunk football fans driving through my neighborhood or parking on my street.

White Sox postseason tickets? That's funny ...

The Vikes' new stadium won't be as large as 80,000. They need to keep the building at a capacity that will be easy to sell out to avoid blackouts, yet large enough to provide the desirable income for the Vikes. A smaller capacity would create an artificial scarcity, and increase the value of tickets, which we can rely on the Vikes exploiting. Expect any new Vikings building to seat betweeen 65,000 and 68,000, with a capability of temporary enlargement to 72,000 so they can host a Super Bowl or two.
There are times, and we might be seeing that by next season, where the Vikes have difficulty selling out at 63,500. Every Sunday, they announce another sellout, but how many of those 'sellouts' are the result of some entity stepping in at the last minute to buy up tickets? Does anyone recall a few years ago when the league had to give the Vikings deadline extensions to sell tickets to home games to avoid blackouts?

Buffalo, I agree with your comment. Brookdale is good for the land space, but as far as the infrastructure around there, it's a disaster. Sure, 694 feeds into it, but it's not like TF where you have 394, 55, and 94 feeding into it. The land area for TF may have been small at 8.5 acres, but they couldn't have chosen a better site.

And of course, no LRT connection up there, or commuter rail, so the mass transit option is very limited.

This just in: A's blank Sox 3-0.

And you can put the nail in the coffinnnnn YYYESS!

With the way the Sox have been playing, the Twins put the nail in the coffin when they were down here in Chicago last week. And I was there for that. Boy what a fun series that was! Sox fans just streaming out the doors by the 6th and 7th innings in those games!

A little of me just wants to knock off 1 tomorrow, I do not want to have to wait around late tomorrow (Tonight) to know the final results. I would much rather celebrate with the team and see the victory on the players face on a win, rather than on a win and then a teams loss. Who cares how they chose to celebrate with champagne.

I'm with you, Rick. It would be great to be rooting for a clinching win on the field. But even if Magic Number has no significance by Wed. morning, the noon game would still be the focal point of an all-day celebration. (and then watch the B-team get blown out...) And, we'll be part of the crowd that pushes aside the Twins' old single season attendance record. That's something right there. So, I guess can live with a '1' or a '0.'

Be at the game tommorow and will be jumping on to order playoff tickets @ 9:00am this morning! Here is hoping for a twin win and a sox win tonight so I also can see them clinch tommorow!!!!! Looking good for that 1st or 2nd seed and Tampa Bay matchup!

How does anyone suppose the "pre-sale" is going? You would think that between the "fans" (real) and the "fans" (scalpers) that everything would be spoken for. Or, perhaps, the team holds back some inventory for the "lottery" just so they can say they made some tickets available to the general public. Views?

I'm selfishly hoping that they do it any day but Wednesday. I had to sell my tickets for that game because I could no longer go.

Damn waiting rooms...

YES!!! got Overlook 136, Row 4 for Home Game 2

Nice job snagging Overlook. They weren't available for Game 1 when I bought tickets (at 9:00a.m.).

... and I bought my tickets yesterday at 9 a.m. Odd how the inventory works.

Yeah, My ST Plan was LF Bleachers, Overlook were same price so I figured I'd try... This will be my 1st game there

Just scored tickets for games #2 and #3! Sect 323! Anybody know times we are looking at? Will they all be day games? We all know the Yankees and Phillies will get prime times!!!!!

Are you sure it's game 2 and 3? Twins will have homefield so it should be 1 and 2. If i'm remembering right

No, it'd be 2 and 5

I'm thinking the "threat" of colder temperatures will get the Twins day (3 pm) games, at least at Target Field. Of course, if the Yankees are the opponent MLB will be more than willing to play the games in prime time.

It would be game 5 of the ALDS but is being sold as Home Game 3. Until the Twins clinch home field for round 1 this game is not guaranteed to be played at TF (though the Twins have a healthy lead over TX for that).

Right now Home Game 1 is the only guaranteed game to be played at TF - it would either be game 1 of the playoffs or game 3. If TX were to catch the Twins in terms of overall record they would host the wild card team and the Twins would probably be on the road against the AL East champ.

Looks like no American leaugue playoff games set for Friday the 8th! National leaugue only. I would imagine we will have at least one day game on Wed or Thurs. I'm hoping we get a night game for game #2 which would be Thurs. Game #5 if neccesary would be Tuesday the 12th

American League Division Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET)
ALDS Game One Wednesday, October 6 TBS TBA
ALDS Game One Wednesday, October 6 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Two Thursday, October 7 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Two Thursday, October 7 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Three Saturday, October 9 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Three Saturday, October 9 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Four* Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Four* Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Five* Tuesday, October 12 TBS TBA
ALDS Game Five* Tuesday, October 12 TBS TBA
National League Division Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET)
NLDS Game One Wednesday, October 6 TBS TBA
NLDS Game One Thursday, October 7 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Two Friday, October 8 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Two Friday, October 8 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Three Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Three Sunday, October 10 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Four* Monday, October 11 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Four* Monday, October 11 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Five* Wednesday, October 13 TBS TBA
NLDS Game Five* Wednesday, October 13 TBS TBA
American League Championship Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET)
ALCS Game One Friday, October 15 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Two Saturday, October 16 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Three Monday, October 18 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Four Tuesday, October 19 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Five* Wednesday, October 20 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Six* Friday, October 22 TBS TBA
ALCS Game Seven* Saturday, October 23 TBS TBA
National League Championship Series Series Date Network Air Time (ET)
NLCS Game One Saturday, October 16 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Two Sunday, October 17 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Three Tuesday, October 19 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Four Wednesday, October 20 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Five* Thursday, October 21 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Six* Saturday, October 23 FOX TBA
NLCS Game Seven* Sunday, October 24 FOX TBA
World Series Series Date Match-Up Network Air Time (ET)
Game One Wednesday, October 27 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA
Game Two Thursday, October 28 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA
Game Three Saturday, October 30 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA
Game Four Sunday, October 31 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA
Game Five* Monday, November 1 NL Champion at AL Champion FOX TBA
Game Six* Wednesday, November 3 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA
Game Seven* Thursday, November 4 AL Champion at NL Champion FOX TBA

Actually if Twins get #1 or #2 seed both game #1 and # 2 are guaranteed. Yes game #3 is the 5th game if necessary provided we get the #1 or #2 seed.

I don't see TX catching us which is why I said we'll have homefield.

If its Yankees-Twins you can count on night games while if its Rays-Twins, it will be the 3pm (or whatever time the early games are)afternoon games and that would push Yankees-Rangers to the night games in the AL.

All four AL playoff teams will be in the Eastern/Central time zones so MLB would not have any issues with time zones.

I am sure they would also prefer to have Yankees-Rangers play at night as its much cooler in Dallas at night rather than late afternoon.

Would agree AJ. We have a 6.5 game lead on Texas for #2 seed as of today. Texas has 13 games left we have 12! I would think the #2 seed is a lock!!!!

Agreed Mike. Yanks will always get the "best time" as long as they are in the playoffs.

I'm planning on the Twins beating out TX as well, but it isn't done yet. That sweep of TX right before Labor Day was HUGE.

Man they sure sock it to you with the fees!!!! LOL! $18.00 per transaction! I'm thinking 5 more wins would clinch at least the #2 seed over Texas! Be there tommorow. Would be nice for a twin win and a sox win! Get it down to 1 and clich it tommorow!

I may put a couple nice tickets for wednesday on the trader at face, I'm going but the guy who had that pair got the date/time mixed up and can't make it. In the meantime he will try to find a home for them since he has them in possession. All that just to warn that they may be gone by the time I can check back on my email.

Ah, the playoff game scheduling conundrum...
You can count on games involving the Almighty Skankees to be in Prime Time.
You can count on very few afternoon games except on the day that's hardest for you to get off of work.
Afternoon games may actually be 3:00 or 5:00 starts, whatever is most convenient for the Least Coast viewing public.
You can count on FOX to make scheduling demands that trump all logic.

(Fer crying out loud, at one of the playoff games at the dome one year we knew that we'd be back the following day for another but it wasn't until around the 6th inning that they announced the start time for that game, based on how things were shaking out in other games that day.)

But, what a great problem to have!

I am hopeful that Mauer's MRI will come back negative with any potential damage, click name for article in Stirb

*StarTribune

Last night during the TV broadcast, Dick made mention of a photo taken of Jim Thome as he approached Home plate after his walkoff on August 18th against the White Sox.

He said that the photo was taken from the 3rd base camera well and it showed Jim's back with the whole team crowded around home plate waiting for him. Has anyone seen this photo? any idea as to where you could pick up a copy of it. I would guess that it was a professional photographer that took it and that it could be purchased. Take SI cover looks great, may have to frame that one.

minn55441,

It will be the cover of the next SI

Sorry minn55441, misunderstood your question. I have looked online searching for the photographer, etc. but have not found anything. I am assuming when the cover comes out there will be a name to start with, but it is likely the cost of the photo to get a copy will be pretty pricey.

Here is a link to the SI cover. Great photo of the stadium, but the photo that they mentioned last night is a different shot. They brought it up in the context that Thome personally purchased an oversized image of it. We are talking about a 6 or 7 foot photo. After all of his homeruns and miscellaneous photos taken over the years, it always interests me to see what these guys are interested in keeping. That was obviously a special moment for him.

I am just glad no bold predictions were made on the cover, we know how well those predictions worked for the last Minnesota sports team hero...

Well I could live with a 3 or 5 pm start time during the week. Get a 1/2 day of work in anyways! Although I'm hoping for a day game Wed and a night game or 5pm start for Thursday! LOL!

I'm definitely picking up that SI. Thome likes to collect a lot of his stuff. I know every HR ball that he hits, he keeps or at least gets back and does something with.

I will pay double face-value for any tickets to ALDS game 1 or 2. Email if interested.

TwinkFan,

I hear you, another downfall to the not being able to purchase all the tickets you need in a single occurrence and pay a 1-time fee of $40. Especially for Home Game #3, that may not even be played. If there are 16,000 partial STH who had the opportunity to purchase game #3 and did (2 tix max), and it is not played, that is $144,000 in revenue not returned in paid fees.

*$288,000

16,000 people paying $18.00 = $288,000

I was only calculating if 1/2 those people actually bought game #3 in my original post. Sorry for confusion.

I have a strong feeling that the market will be flooded with people trying to get rich the next couple of weeks off playoff tickets. If people start buying, it could very easily get expensive.

I have a strong feeling that the normal fan will keep there prices listed high and if they do not get what they hope for the tickets they will go and enjoy the game.

It will be interesting to see how ticket prices go this year that you can almost monitor what people are paying, as we now have the SH option and you can recap what tickets are listed for, as well as going for.

All games not played are refundable. It's on the Twins website.

In case anybody needed to know the above, that's why I posted it. I'm one of those who will go to the game, but if I can get a huge gain off of it, I'll probably try and sell. It'll pay for my tickets next year.

I don't think I'll be selling though. I'm way too much of a die hard fan to not go...unless it conflicts with work.

AJ,

I went and looked it up and we are both partially correct:

Ticket holders who purchased tickets through twinsbaseball.com via the Internet will receive an automatic refund through a credit issued to the credit card used for the original ticket purchase. The actual ticket will have no cash value AND SHOULD NOT BE RETURNED. The ticket holder will also receive a refund of the per ticket convenience fee. Per order Processing/Shipping & Handling fees are non-refundable. Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing."

If I am reading correctly, the processing fee was $6.00, so that would not be refunded. However, the $12.00 convenience fee would be refunded.

There are cheap seats available at good prices for tomorrow, but just in case someone wants some good quality/value for possible clincher, check out the TCTraders. I'll check on it later today before going to stubhub. But I have put out a couple feelers to friends so in case any of them can make the day game on short notice they may be taken by then.

Who would you rather face at home first round? Bronx Bombers or Tampa Bay?

"Who would you rather face at home first round? Bronx Bombers or Tampa Bay?"

That would depend on whether you prefer being bludgeoned or run to death.

Well Ben we will get one of them at home! After being pounded by the bombers so many years it would be nice to beat em in the first round. Then again Tampa is gonna be tough also!

Either. It would be nice to get the monkey off our backs, but I really don't care who we face. Just win.

Rick ---

Not so sure that's a valid assumption, but now they all know --- and for the better.

Looking for 2 cheap tickets for tomorrows game let me know if you have any.

Also what are the fees when buying from SH?

Josh,
SH adds 10% (with a $5.00 minimum) plus $4.50 delivery fee (the "right" to immediately print them at home).

minn55441,

Obviously the one being mentioned is a much finer image than this one, linked in my name. I had this as my desktop image for the past week, not so much for its stunning quality(!) as for the final score in the upper left corner. Mine is just a quick screenshot grabbed from a mlb left field camera video.

Schweady, that picture just puts a huge grin on my face. :-)

The part I loved the most was the quick little head turn from the Chicago pitcher to see where the ball was going, then he just dropped his head and started towards the dugout. Such a perfect win for the Twins!

For my full season tickets I am docked a 40.00 non refundable fee for all 3 playoff strips...

Anyone have the name of a good STH rep? Mine sucks.

My rep is Craig Gumz, and I could not be more happy with him!

Listening to Bremer's press box chat with DSP, I heard him ensure that TF in 2011 would include "improvements to the fan experience." What are everyone's suggestions?
Mine:
Fast, reliable, and free WiFi throughout the stadium.

I'd like to see the stadium open early enough to see the home team's batting practice before every game.

I was very disappointed that last Saturday there was no bp. It was a perfect day for trying to snag a bp home run ball!

Thanks Josh, I might try him out. My guy doesn't seem to know anything and never responds back to me. I don't expect an answer right away, but when it takes a week...

It's not like I'm asking him anything hard.

More healthy options at concessions.

At Citi Field there is a place that sells fresh fruit, salads, fresh sushi. Maybe this is too yuppie for mpls but that's my suggestion!

I could be crazy, actually I am, but for some reason I'm remembering a cart with healthier food. I haven't seen it since the beginning of the season because I don't do much walking around anymore, but I thought there was one at some point (near gate 34 somewhere).

Unless it's at a restaurant that's in the park, fruit and salad have no place at a baseball game. How about they do something about the overhang obstructing the view of the bleachers out in right field?

AJ, I think you will be impressed by Craig or at least I hope so. He has gotten back to every question of mine usually within the day, but for sure no longer than a week. I hope it works out for you too.

There was a fruit cart right inside Gate 34. I've seen people with salads from the Frankie V stands, and there's a good asian noodle stand inside Gate 6.

Click on my name for the Thome picture from Aug. 17. Unfortunately it's from Getty and not on my work's subscription. But thought it might point people in the right direction. I tried to find it out there on the web somewhere, but had no luck.

Here is Craig's contact info: 612-659-3567 and CraigGumz@twinsbaseball.com

As I stated before I have no complaints. When I explored the idea of a 20 game plan and asked his opinion on where to sit, he directed me to the Field View Section over the Skyline view. He said "You are straight on from the scoreboard, save a few bucks, and I sat up there during my break and thought it was a great view for the value!" Can't say I disagree so far. Great rep for us so far!

I'm staying up past my usual bedtime to watch that '2' turn into a '1'.

:-)

And it gets bigger, too!!

So if White Sox lose the Twins will celebrate by themselves with no one left in the ballpark? That's ridiculous! Let the people stay. This shouldn't be a celebration without the fans.

I'm actually fine with the fans leaving. It's nice to celebrate with the fans, but sometimes it feels over the top. All teams, at least all that I can think of, celebrate making the playoffs with champagne. I don't mind that. The season was long and hard and I think the team needs to celebrate what they've accomplished so far.

Thanks for that info Josh.

Is there any picture that sums up this season better than that shot of Thome that Buffalo linked? The young, highly-paid talent gathered around home plate to thank the seasoned veteran who's carrying them.

Rick - that's a big-ass '1.'

Was at the game tonight, if there was ever a better night for a ballgame, I haven't seen it!

Jared, if you're out there, I'll be in the west stands about 14 rows up on Sat night - I'll try to get some pictures. You're from SD, yes? Is there an official spread?

I love Mauer's face in that walkoff picture.

Expectorate-
Let's hope the 0 is even bigger. 3 more outs.

I love the expression on Mauer's face in that Thome home plate photo. It's the sort of exhibition you rarely see from him. At least on film!

I left the stadium to watch at home, looks like plenty of fans are still sticking around.

I was surprised how many people were leaving the game around the 7th/8th...

6-1 Oakland

I left the stadium to watch at home, looks like plenty of fans are still sticking around.

I was surprised how many people were leaving the game around the 7th/8th...

So pissed right now I don't have FSN @ home.

I also have Craig Gumz as my season ticket rep and he is great. Anytime I have a question I get a response right away. He is highly recommended.

HebrewHammer-
It's also being live-steamed on foxsportsnorth.com

Campeones, Campeones, oe oe oe (as they say in madrid)

Twins clinch.

Listening to Hawk on WGN -

"Who got the best performance out the bullpen the last 6 weeks? It was Minnesota."

"Rauch started it and did a FANTASTIC job for those guys, he was the straw that stirred the drink, so to speak."

"Morneau goes down, and they get a big year out of Delmon Young, a big year out of Kubel, another clutch year out of Cuddyer. And of course Mauer's Mauer."

This behind the scenes tour by Robby is pretty sweet online right now!

Thank you so much AJ! Don't jinx it Dr. X!

This is like awaiting poll results to come in from a November election, except everyone in Twins Territory is a winner!

I remember Hawk and Kenny Williams saying that the final two-three weeks were when the Twins were going to collapse. We had more away games and that would be the deciding factor. It was, but not in their favor!

Not a problem Hebrew. It's definitely not something you'd want to miss if you don't have to.

YES!

Bobby Pascaly gets my vote for top-notch rep --- I never personally had much luck with Gumz.

Sox had just lost when I posted. I never count my chickens before they hatch.

wtf?