starting a new season

One thing that might catch the casual sports fan off guard is the arrival of the baseball season later this week on March 31.  I can't ever remember a season starting for most teams prior to April 1.

With three rounds of playoffs looming in the postseason, my thought is that Major League Baseball wants to avoid the embarrassment of having its games played after Halloween, when the weather could play a big factor.

However, to avoid November baseball, the season has to start earlier.  Early on, the schedule makers do their best to make sure games are played either at an indoor stadium, or in the south.  One can only imagine what a game at Minnesota's Target Field on Thursday and Friday would feel like.

weather forecast for the Twin Cities

Luckily for the Twins, they will be on a road trip to the SkyDome in Toronto and to New York City before they have to play their first game at Target Field on April 8.