MINNEAPOLIS - When the Twins announced last October that they were exploring a sale of the team, the future looked clearer than it does today.
That October day suggested that the winds of change were going to sweep through the organization. A new vision would be realized. And there would be an arrival of a new owner who would be willing to invest in a winner despite baseball's current unbalanced economic system.
Yes, Twins officials stated at the time that they could decide to keep the team. But a chunk of the fan base was ready to move on.
On Wednesday, the Pohlad family said it was remaining involved in baseball, adding a couple of limited partners. Their investment will help pay down the $400 million in debt the Twins reportedly have accumulated.
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