Let me start by stating up front, as a Minnesota Alumni, I bleed Maroon and Gold.
John Anderson, Minnesota Head Coach, has done a tremendous job coaching the University Men's Baseball Team. In 2009 he became only the 39th coach win 1,000 games in Division I College Baseball.
"First and foremost I would like to thank the Minnesota Twins organization and Pohlads for giving us the opportunity to be part of the experience of bringing outdoor Major League baseball back to the state of Minnesota," said Anderson.
The Gophers should not have been the team to open Target Field.
With a 9-1 loss to Louisiana Tech last weekend, a lot of "firsts" were stolen from the team that will call Target Field home for 81 games this year.
Some people may ask what's the difference, it's only an exhibition game ...
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Target Field: More Than First Game Lost By and For Minnesota Twins
Posted: 3rd April 2010 by Tim Arcand in MLBComments Off on Target Field: More Than First Game Lost By and For Minnesota Twins