If you are a Minnesota Twins fan, you might have felt whiplash this week. After months of whispers, reports, and even a very public statement by the MLB commissioner, Rob Manfred, that a sale was in the cards, the Pohlad family decided not to go ahead. The team is not changing hands, not now. Instead, the team will remain with the family; however, they will be bringing in a few partners.

Now, on paper, the announcement looks as polished as it comes. Joe Pohlad, in his statement, talked about the privilege it is to own the Twins for more than four decades now. He talked about the community ties and the fresh ideas they are working towards. But if you have been following the saga of the team, it all looks almost fishy.

This is the same team that has gone through payroll cuts; their attenda

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