CatnipOligarchy Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Earlier this month the Minnesota Twins unveiled a proposal for a new retractable roof ballpark. looks nice, also looks like lots of other new stadiums. The upper deck would be the smallest in the league though, bringing more fans closer to the action ST. PAUL -- Calling it a "ballpark of the imagination," the Twins unveiled plans Tuesday for the construction of a new 42,000-seat, baseball-only, natural grass stadium with a retractable roof. Backed by video animation, artist's renderings and a working model featuring a moving roof, team representatives made their pitch at the state capitol to Gov. Tim Pawlenty's Stadium Screening Committee -- a 19-member panel comprised of state legislators, community leaders and private citizens. full story Ballpark Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 it's beautiful :wub:, but i hate roofs....they take the fun out of watching a game in the rain or snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatnipOligarchy Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 yes, roofs are (N), but a retractable roof is a whole lot better than that metrodome they play in now. at least it would have real grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoCahill Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i hate losing the old ballparks, the metrodome gave the twins a great home field advantage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayrider Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 i like the concourse view.. this way you wont miss out on any action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briangw Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 That's only one plan. We've got plans all over the metro, also for Gophers/Vikings football stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stncttr908 Veteran Posted January 16, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 16, 2004 Here's another thought. Let's sign some key free agents so that once the stigma of a new ballpark wears off, people will have a reason to come back and re-occupy those seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxikk Veteran Posted January 18, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 18, 2004 i think the best new stadium in the next few years is gonna be the new arizona cardinals stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I like it; baseball should never be played in a closed roof stadium (in clear weatehr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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