Finally. After nearly three decades all cooped up inside the Metrodome, the Twins, sporting some sharp '61 throwback unis, opened Target Field with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday in front of 39,715 fans.
Here are some memorable quotes from the afternoon...
"I'll remember this for the rest of my life." -- Jason Kubel, who hit the first Target Field home run of the regular season.
"I thought I hit it better than that." -- David Ortiz on his warning track power.
"I've been waiting a long time. It's definitely a special place, and I'm glad it's here." -- Joe Mauer, who went 3-for-5 with 2 RBI in the victory.
"I just stunk. Didn't make pitches, and I really don't know what else to say." -- Jon Lester on sucking yesterday.
"Joe took about 45 minutes to do all of his interviews. I mean, c'mon." -- Michael Cuddyer, chuckling, on the wonders of Mauer.
"It was colder in spring training than here today. All around, a perfect day for everybody." -- Floridian Denard Span on the weather.
