Richie Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 https://patch.com/minnesota/southwestminnea...nderstorms-snow https://weather.com/weather/weekend/l/USMN0503:1:US It'll rain all day and then start snowing tonight prior to the scheduled first pitch. It ain't going to stop until very late Sunday either. They're looking at up to 20 inches of snow. Temps in the 20's Saturday and Sunday with winds steady at 20+ MPH. Windchill will be downright frigid. It's going to be an historic storm for April. Honestly, fine... This team probably can't wait to get to Cali. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Already snowing heavily here in Minneapolis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 11:26 AM) Already snowing heavily here in Minneapolis. Gotcha. Yeah, it says it's just rain right now on weather websites. You're there, though... lol. I trust you. Doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan2003 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 12:26 PM) Already snowing heavily here in Minneapolis. Would they ever consider moving it to the Vikings stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (SoxFan2003 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 12:31 PM) Would they ever consider moving it to the Vikings stadium? For divisional April games? I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Twins execs have already stated earlier in the season (during their home opener series) that the Twins will not be playing at US Bank Stadium this season. I doubt that has changed in the last 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (SoxFan2003 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 11:31 AM) Would they ever consider moving it to the Vikings stadium? I'd be very down for that. Don't think it happens, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 (edited) My gosh How stupid is it for that team to have an outdoor ballpark? They really have it backwards. Put the Vikings outdoors and the Twins inside. Dummies. The one sport that can play in this is cozied up in a dome. While the baseball team is forced to endure this crap. Edited April 13, 2018 by Richie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarava Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Yeah, it's bizarre that they wouldn't at least put a retractable roof on a baseball stadium up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (Sarava @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 12:37 PM) Yeah, it's bizarre that they wouldn't at least put a retractable roof on a baseball stadium up there. I think it was the difference between the stadium being financially feasible and not. Its not like adding a retractable roof is a small expense. But I agree....definitely a climate that a retractable roof would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Adam Hoge said they can't use the football stadium because there is a booked event there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 12:38 PM) I think it was the difference between the stadium being financially feasible and not. Its not like adding a retractable roof is a small expense. But I agree....definitely a climate that a retractable roof would be ideal. I know it would cost a lot more money (obviously) but would be so worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 They should definitely have made TF with a retractable roof but I don't think anyone expected 20" of snow in mid April either. They should just call it a weekend already, no chance they play any of the remaining 3 games this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It has actually stopped snowing / sleeting here in Mpls, and Radar looks relatively clear for next 2 hours, but picks back up early evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksnort Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 03:00 PM) It has actually stopped snowing / sleeting here in Mpls, and Radar looks relatively clear for next 2 hours, but picks back up early evening. It's a wonder why they didn't just push it to like 3 o'clock central time. Sure you'll lose fans but the game will at least have a reasonable shot at getting pplayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (Scoots @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 02:03 PM) It's a wonder why they didn't just push it to like 3 o'clock central time. Sure you'll lose fans but the game will at least have a reasonable shot at getting pplayed. Ehh. Its not exactly sunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 accuweather says there is an 11 to 1 chance they get less than 6 inches and a 51% chance they get more than 10. This series is ova. The Sox got swept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Even if there was a dry period tonight, it’s very windy with wind chills in the low 20s. Gusts are supposedly 40+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 PPD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSoxfan1986 Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It will be interesting to see what they do this weekend. Weather sucks, but it's also tough to postpone an entire series. U.S. Bank Stadium (where the Vikings play) is actually configured for baseball, as the University of Minnesota plays early home games there. I wonder what it would take to play a couple of games there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Why not move the series to Las Vegas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 03:47 PM) It will be interesting to see what they do this weekend. Weather sucks, but it's also tough to postpone an entire series. U.S. Bank Stadium (where the Vikings play) is actually configured for baseball, as the University of Minnesota plays early home games there. I wonder what it would take to play a couple of games there. Wrote this a bit ago, but Adam Hoge said this is not an option due to a motocross event already booked for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 QUOTE (WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Apr 13, 2018 -> 04:47 PM) It will be interesting to see what they do this weekend. Weather sucks, but it's also tough to postpone an entire series. U.S. Bank Stadium (where the Vikings play) is actually configured for baseball, as the University of Minnesota plays early home games there. I wonder what it would take to play a couple of games there. it's booked for something else. this series is OVAH. probably for the best. just go get s***faced and get yourself mentally ready to play on Monday or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I would guess they’ll play two on June 4th, and if Sunday gets called, another two on the June 6th or 7th. If they have weather problems in that series, then the Twins may be forced to play home games at Sox Park. It gets tricky for Twins since they’re good...they probably don’t want to play a doubleheader the final weekend of the season no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 By the way, the Sox may be playing 55 games in 55 days - May 15 to July 8. 6th starter anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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