The Minnesota Twins begin their home season against the Toronto Blue Jays and team officials say they expect a sold-out crowd at the Metrodome. Some Twins boosters had hoped to be laying the groundwork to replace the Dome by this time, but a ballpark bill passed in last session failed to produce a workable solution. So far in 2003, lawmakers have remained relatively mute on stadium legislation.

The Twins are defending their 2002 American League Central Division championship. The Twins still contend they need a new ballpark to generate revenues that will allow the franchise to compete over the long haul.