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Well, I just had to check because if Minnesota can hold on for a while in the playoffs, this is bound to happen – the lowest recorded October temperature for Minneapolis is 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Wonder what that does to your slider? What does Joe Mauer look like catching in a parka? Do they make strap-on cleats for snow boots?

I’m not worried about the fans. Living in Minnesota means it’s going to be cold. They’ll bundle up, stuff a few hot dogs in strategic places and replace the beer with hot hard cider. But fielding a hot grounder with your mittens on is something they don’t teach in Spring Training. I feel kind of sorry for the boys of summer. I’m sure nobody asked them if they’d mind playing the World Series in ear muffs. Still, I’ll be tuning in and wondering – is my TV on the fritz or is the real snow I’m seeing on the screen?