Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Ellis Beck Grade: C
Pros of the ballpark: A great, smart crowd who treats the
team like a semipro club, everyone is on a first name basis...Noise!
When any team of significance is in town, the Dome is a boombox of
noise...Its indoor, but it needs to be, its Minneapolis.
Cons of the ballpark: Fake sky, fake grass, fake sun, fake
wind (out when the Twins hit, in when the visitor does, if you
believe the urban legend).
Additional Comments: I was at a game in September, 2002 (or
2003, i dont recall), when the A's came to town on a 20-game winning
streak. Zito was pitching against Radke, in an amazing duel , until
in the bottom of the 6th, the Dome showed up. Zito was cruising
until a twins player hit a bloop to shallow left. The A's player
lost it in the Dome, found it, then assumed the SS had it, due to
the noise of the 40,000 fans assembled. The next hitter hit a lazy
line drive to right center that hit the turf, picked up speed (I
swear to god), and scooted by a diving Jermaine Dye (who assumed it
was physically impossible for that to happen) a RBI, standup triple
ensued, Zito came unglued and gave up a home run, and the winning
streak was over. I grew up in the Dome (I was at the series in '87
at the grizzled age of 9 months, and again in '91), so I may be a
bit forgiving to the Dome's flaws, but I've been to Cominsky
(terrible fans, worse sightlines) and other outdoor parks, and it
see med stale. Other then Fenway, Wrigley, and TIger, I think the
Dome is one of the few places you can start a story, see the blank
look on your friend's faces, then say "you wouldn't understand it
unless you have seen it." The people and the team really make that
park OK.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Ronald Theriot Grade: B
Pros of the ballpark: This place is neat and clean, and it
seems newer than 23 years old. The ticket deal was great ($10.00
for a seat, a hot dog, and a soft drink)! I thought the seating was
comfortable and the views of the field were fine. This is a nice
stadium.
Cons of the ballpark: Well, it's a bit of a walk from the
parking area to the stadium. Also, the field has greasy ruts in it
where the stands are rolled back and forth.
Additional Comments: This stadium has YEARS of life left in
it. Look, if you like baseball, but hate freezing weather and rain,
you'll appreciate the Metrodome. Plus, it's paid for!
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Matt Spielman Grade: A
Pros of the ballpark: love the Metrodome. Being from North
Dakota, It's nice to be able to sit inside for a game. I hate being
outside because in the summer months it is pretty humid and that
takes the fun out of going to the game, worrying if I will sweat to
death outside. It is nice knowing that I won't have to worry about a
cancellation. I have been to most of the playoff games since 2002
and I can honestly say that the Metrodome has the coolest playoff
atmosphere. It is so loud that I could feel my seat shaking! The
stadium holds many memories for me and it would really sadden me to
see it go.
Cons of the ballpark: I don't think anything is wrong with
it, but, as with all things, a change is needed eventually. I do
agree that the Twins and Vikings should have a separate stadium, but
I hope that the Twins, if they indeed do build a new stadium, pay
homage to the stadium that has seen both of it's World Series
Titles.
Additional Comments: If the Twins do get a new stadium,
please let it have a retractable roof!!! The Twins will rise again!!
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Dean Grade: C
Pros of the ballpark: I like the the noise levels in the
dome, even though the game we went to there was only about 9000 fans
it still got pretty loud. It was pretty cool to get selected for a
pregame contest were my wife and I got the chance to catch pop fly's
in the outfield. I like the feel of the turf. And I don't know what
the fuss is with the white roof. I had no trouble tracking the
balls.
Cons of the ballpark: It was kind of dark, We sat 3 rows up
from the field and had to climb about 50 steps to get to the
concourse. By the time I went down that many steps with two beer in
my hands, I spilt about half.
Additional Comments: Overall I enjoyed my Metrodome
experience and would definitely go again.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Tony Schmitz Grade: D
Pros of the ballpark: I've been her to four games and
TwinsFest twice. One thing i can say is that you'll never have to
worry about rain outs. Also for being in Minnesota you almost need
an enclosed stadium of some sort. Freezing myself for 1 & 1/2 hours
in the Minnesota winter for Twinsfest is not exactly my idea of a
good time. Thank goodness it was warm and cozy inside. The fans are
very knowledgeable which seems to be hard to find in many other
places. I saw a playoff game with the Yankees here in '03 and that
was amazing. The homer hankies, The noise!!
Cons of the ballpark: It feels cramped....everywhere not just
in the seats but all around. Try walking through the concourse when
its a packed house. Also the Twins clubhouse is very small in fact
its the smallest in the League. The only place you really want to
sit is behind home plate or between home and 1st or 3rd any further
out and you will be very uncomfortable as you turn to try to see a
game. The new turf is a great improvement. It at least plays more
natural. This is a football stadium not a baseball park. I can
only imagine how loud it gets in this place for football.
Additional Comments: There were Viking fans tailgating
outside during the Twins playoff game. Come on Pohlad that alone
should be enough to get you jealous and start putting more money
into this team so they can compete with Red McComes and the Viks.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Trey Johnston Grade: B
Pros of the ballpark: People give the dome a bad rap but I
think its cool I might sound dumb cause its the only mlb park I've
been to but I LOVE it. The noise, the turf the roof (which I think
is really neat) the fans are pretty good and smart and I love the
baggy in right. Also the curtain in right-center is a nice touch
Cons of the ballpark: Well its a little cramped , when you
sit down the 3rd baseline in some seats you have to turn to watch
the game , I don't care for dome dogs and being blown out of there
is odd ( but sort of fun) and call me nuts but I think they should
make it so you can sit I right and center..
Additional Comments: I think the dome is cool and I love
looking at the roof from the outside and inside and I think we can
hold off a couple years before it goes bye-bye. Also what's all that
talk bout the Homerdome I been to 4 games and saw 3 homers.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Terry Hoffman Grade: D
Pros of the ballpark: One of the days we were there, the
weather was awful outside. It was 70 degrees on the inside. Rain out
would have been the word of the day it weren't at The Dome.
Cons of the ballpark: It was indoor baseball. Enough said.
Additional Comments: The Metrodome is a dark, dank and drab
place. It's is ok for football, barely. It is a building that should
have never been. There are some great memories there for Twins fans,
but there were great memories at Metropolitan Stadium too.. Give me
the great outdoors, please!!!!!!
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Jack N. Grade: B
Pros of the ballpark: The Metrodome maybe just another stupid
multipurpose stadium, that has no character at all. But I think that
the Mo Dome, as I call it, is unique in that its a air supported
dome. The roof is very low and painted white so it screws up
visiting teams. My first baseball game I ever went to was Game 7 of
the 1991 world series, I was 3 at the time so I don't remember much
except for how loud the crowd was when the twins won it.
Cons of the ballpark: The Metrodome is one of the worst
ballparks in the AL. only about 40% of the seats face home plate,
the sound system sucks, the stupid seats in right field look like
the designers didn't care about the looks of stadium. and the blue
seats look really dumb.
Additional Comments: WE NEED A NEW STADIUM
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Sam Grade: C
Pros of the ballpark: The ballpark is so loud when there is
+30,000 people in it and in September and May the climate control is
nice.
Cons of the ballpark: It's indoor baseball. There is no
parking within about 1 mile. It's a football stadium, you can see
that when you look at the seating chart. On a day when less than
20,000 people are in there the sea of blue seats is really ugly.
Walking into the dome on a sunny July day is a biter feeling.
Additional Comments: A new stadium would be nice, but it
would have to be heated. The dome is also nice because they can do
TWINSfest in it.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By:
Eric Christensen
Grade: C
Pros of the ballpark:
As long as you sit in "Diamond View" seats
(around the infield), or anywhere in leftfield, the sightlines are
good. Seats are easily accessible. Nice contrast in the seat
colors and field color.
When Twins are fielding a good team (as in past 2 years), lots of
noise and good atmosphere.
Cons of the ballpark:
Sound is bad unless you sit in lower deck. Artificial turf is 11
years old and has seen many better days (paint from
Vikings games clearly visible). When Twins were not good (1993 to
2000), mid to late September games allowed for VERY quiet and dull
crowds.
Additional Comments:This
is my hometown team, and I have been to the Old Met, but if you want
to get away from mosquitoes, intense Sunday afternoon July heat, and
rainstorms, the Dome is a good bet. Ironic thing is,
with all the baseball purists in the area, over 35,000 fans filed in
on a hot sunny summer day or steamy afternoon. Go figure.
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Steve W. Grade: D
Pros of the ballpark: One of the best home field advantage
stadiums in the league--opposing teams have problems with the roof,
fast & hard turf, and the "thunder" coming from the crowd during
winning seasons (only 2 loses during post season play). Best ticket
prices in the majors. The "Hefty Bag" in right was an unique
attraction before it became a Dodge advertisement.
Cons of the ballpark:It's a football stadium, when seated
you're facing the Vikings game and not the Twins (unless you're
seated in Diamond View or left field). The folded up football seats
in center and right are one of the ugliest sites in the majors.. It
has a roof and artificial turf! It's the home to both the Vikings
and Twins, but is definitely a football stadium built to have
baseball.
Additional Comments: Baseball is meant to be played outdoors,
but in Minnesota it's necessary to have a retractable roof. Plus
fans need "scenery."
Ballpark Visited:
Metrodome Submitted By: Luke Grade: F
Pros of the ballpark: Well, let's just say this, the place is
still standing. Not a great place to watch a baseball game. The
aisles are too small, the sound system is nothing better than car
stereo fare in a 60,000 seat stadium. However, it does have this
smell to it that is almost heaven when you walk in there. You walk
in and you know it's the Dome cause of the smell. The hot dogs, the
watered down beer and the nachos all combine to make the Smell of
the Dome.
Cons of the ballpark: Well, again, the aisles are way too
small. The sound system sounds like somebody's car stereo from
about a block away blasted through a Bull horn. Sightlines are
horrific. The AstroTurf is nothing better than a 1/4 inch thick
carpet on solid concrete (I know, I've been on it several times).
Not the best ballpark in baseball. I'd give Tropicana Field in Tampa
and Olympic Stadium in Montreal higher marks than the Inflatable
Toilet, as we affectionately call it here.
Additional Comments: None.
