A new ballpark can cover up the lack of fan interest in a bad ballclub for about three years.
Judging from today’s images being posted to Twitter from Target Field, time’s up.
(From @thewogshow)
(From @kalley_siverhus)
It was 44 degrees at gametime, which accounts for part of the problem. On the other hand, it’s not the first time it’s been 44 degrees at Target Field for a weekday game. In April 2011, there were several day games of 40 degrees. All drew at least 38,000 fans.