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Lego Baseball Stadiums
Lego Baseball Stadiums
homerderby.com — Ever played with Lego? Ever been in awe of a baseball stadium? Here's the combination of the... two. Baseball stadia made out of LEGO. (more) Lego Baseball Stadiums
Health Hazard? US Looking At Lead Levels in Artificial-Turf
Health Hazard? US Looking At Lead Levels in Artificial-Turf
bizofbaseball.com — Could artificial -turf pose a health hazard? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is examining playing fields... with artificial-turf across the country to see if lead levels are at hazardous levels. Two fields in New Jersey were closed this week after state health officials detected what they said were unexpectedly high levels of lead in the synthetic turf and ... (more) Health Hazard? US Looking At Lead Levels in Artificial-Turf

Metrodome Latest Blog Posts

Jay Cutler shoves away microphone
2 hours ago at Digital Sports Daily
PURPLE JESUS: PRINCE TAKES IN THE VIKINGS GAME
5 hours ago at BigLeagueScrew
Projecting Target Field 2010: Part 1
10 hours ago at The WGOM
The Metrodome Will Decapitate Superfans With Trivial Stupidity
10 hours ago at Blog Down, Chicago Bears
[Vikings] Vikings Go To 10-1 After A 36-10 Rout Of The Bears
23 hours ago at Gridironfans.com
Nearly All Suites Sold for New Twins Stadium
Nearly All Suites Sold for New Twins Stadium
bizofbaseball.com — In one sign that the Twins are about to enjoy considerably more revenues, the Twins have reported... that nearly all of the suites in their new stadium are sold out, nearly two years before it opens. As reported by the Minnesota Star Tribune : 47 of the 55 suites at the ballpark are leased — including the 14 most expensive ones — and the team expects them all to be snapped up by ... (more) Nearly All Suites Sold for New Twins Stadium
Tony Oliva plays Wii baseball
Tony Oliva plays Wii baseball
homerderby.com — Here's Minnesota Twins legend Tony Oliva playing Wii Baseball with his grandson. Somebody is about to get... pwn3d. (more) Tony Oliva plays Wii baseball
As the Price of Gas Goes. So Does Twins Tickets
As the Price of Gas Goes. So Does Twins Tickets
bizofbaseball.com — Not that anyone in the Twin Cities area is hoping that the price of gas will increase,... but if you’re a Twins fan, the average price of gas will translate into a discount at the Metrodome. The Twins have launched the “ Tanks From the Twins ” promotion where a ticket discount is equal to the equivalent of the national average for the price of a gallon of gasoline. The amount of ... (more) As the Price of Gas Goes. So Does Twins Tickets
Study Finds Synthetic Turf Safe Under Normal Use
Study Finds Synthetic Turf Safe Under Normal Use
bizofbaseball.com — In April of this year, two playing fields in New Jersey that use synthetic turf were closed... after state health officials detected what they said were unexpectedly high levels of lead within the synthetic turf, which raised fears that children could inhale or swallow fibers or dust from the playing surface. Pigment containing lead chromate is often used in synthetic turf to make it green and ... (more) Study Finds Synthetic Turf Safe Under Normal Use
Vikings to Freeze Ticket Prices for First Time Since '98
Vikings to Freeze Ticket Prices for First Time Since '98
bizoffootball.com — The Minnesota Vikings announced today that they have put a freeze on all ticket prices for the... 2009 season, keeping prices the same as the 2008 season. The Vikings are in a push for the NFC North title and a berth in the NFC Playoffs with a 9-5 record, including 5-1 mark at the Metrodome. The ... (more) Vikings to Freeze Ticket Prices for First Time Since '98
The 2008 White Sox MVP is a Coin
The 2008 White Sox MVP is a Coin
homerderby.com — The AL Central Division Champion Chicago White Sox need an MVP, right? Home Run Derby nominates the... coin used to determine the site of the tiebreaking play-in game. (more) The 2008 White Sox MVP is a Coin
New Writers, New Features, and New(s)letters
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Matthew Whipps and Seamheads join BDD, new menus and buttons appear, the newsletter keeps growing, and your... favorite writers now will appear on regularly scheduled days...all this and more in today's update... (more) New Writers, New Features, and New(s)letters
Red Sox Power Overtakes Perkins, Twins
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — One night after a come from behind win against one of baseball's best closers, the Twins found... themselves on the short end of a (solo) home run derby. (more) Red Sox Power Overtakes Perkins, Twins
Best of 2008 The Year In ... Restroom Hijinks | Deadspin.com
Best of 2008 The Year In ... Restroom Hijinks | Deadspin.com
deadspin.com — The restroom, once a sanctuary for quiet contemplation and graffiti scribblings, for some reason in 2008 became... a meeting place for the horny, the inebriated and the privileged. Here's a rundown on just what went wrong: (more) Best of 2008 The Year In ... Restroom Hijinks | Deadspin.com
The Diamond Cutter Top 100 Prospects
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Matthew Whipps ('The Diamond Cutter'), presents his Top 100 prospects list on Baseball Digest Daily and Big... league Futures. Whipps is now a new minor league writer for BDD. (more) The Diamond Cutter Top 100 Prospects
Winning just isn't what it used to be as boos come down
startribune.com — The Vikings, and coach Brad Childress in particular, were booed at every turn as they chalked up... their sloppy victory. (more) Winning just isn't what it used to be as boos come down
Baby steps: Twins will go retro on Saturdays in 2009
Baby steps: Twins will go retro on Saturdays in 2009
sports.yahoo.com — It's long been my belief that each major league team should just revert to their 1982 unis... and call it a day. To a team, each look was better than the one they currently wear — yes, even the Astros — and souvenir sales would go through ... (more) Baby steps: Twins will go retro on Saturdays in 2009
Pags’ Mailbag
dugoutcentral.com — Former Yankee Mike Pags takes your questions. (more) Pags’ Mailbag
K-Rod Mechanics - Chris OLeary Debuts On BDD!!!
K-Rod Mechanics - Chris OLeary Debuts On BDD!!!
blog.baseballdigestdaily.com — Chris O'Leary makes his debut on Baseball Digest Daily, with instant analysis of pitching mechanics. Today, he... answers my question followong the news that K-Rod is working on his delivery (landing) (more) K-Rod Mechanics - Chris OLeary Debuts On BDD!!!
 Twin Cities, MN | Wheelchair stolen from teen during Twins game
Twin Cities, MN | Wheelchair stolen from teen during Twins game
kare11.com — On the field at the Metrodome Tuesday night, the Twins played the White Sox. "Great game. They... were down, but they came back and won," says Twins fan Sam Dougherty of St. Paul. But off the field, someone played a different game. 17-year-old Sam ... (more) Twin Cities, MN | Wheelchair stolen from teen during ...
No Metrodome for me Tonight
No Metrodome for me Tonight
bugsandcranks.com — This decision was actually made for me by virtue of having to attend a groom’s dinner tonight.... However, even if the power went out at my house and I wasn’t able to catch the game on the tube tonight I wouldn’t be going to ... (more) No Metrodome for me Tonight
Collado rewards his coaches' faith in him
startribune.com — For a change, the Gophers' defense got credit for a victory on the football field, 16-7 over... Indiana on Saturday. While several Gophers defensive players had standout performances at the Metrodome, one of the best was by cornerback Ryan Collado , who ... (more) Collado rewards his coaches' faith in him
Iowa Football Serves as Great Aphrodisiac
Iowa Football Serves as Great Aphrodisiac
sportingnews.com — If you’re looking for something to really be thankful for this season, try this on for size:... Give thanks that your significant other wasn’t caught having intercourse with a stranger in a bathroom. During a football game. While over a ... (more) Iowa Football Serves as Great Aphrodisiac
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