Wow, Pohlad Family no longer selling team, will remain owners.

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absolutely ridiculous news. i can't believe how tone deaf the family is, how they think limited partners are going to infuse new ideas. here's a new idea, spend some damn money on the roster.
 

The Pohlad's have torched all goodwill with the fan base. Attendance and TV revenue will plummet further next year. Then a lockout in 2027. This team will be worth less 3 years from now than it is today.

No matter what their debt situation is, they should have taken what they could get and run. I'm astounded they think this is the right financial move.
 
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The only thing that will prevent Target Field from resembling a ghost town in 2026 is using that money from the 2 new limited partners to sign at least 2 name free agents.
 

The limited partners will have local name recognition…that will ease fears… for some.. I think the knew limited partners will eventually buy the team… similar to the White Sox situation.. Pohlad’s suck!!!
 





I don't know that they thought this through. They're at home after this (predictable) disastrous NY trip. Corey Koskie is being inducted into the Twins HOF on this weekend. One (or more) Pohlads are usually on the field for the ceremony. Guessing there might be a boo or two from the crowd if they show in public.
 

Breakin' The Plane said:
I don't know that they thought this through. They're at home after this (predictable) disastrous NY trip. Corey Koskie is being inducted into the Twins HOF on this weekend. One (or more) Pohlads are usually on the field for the ceremony. Guessing there might be a boo or two from the crowd if they show in public.
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howeda7 said:
The Pohlad's have torched all goodwill with the fan base. Attendance and TV revenue will plummet further next year. Then a lockout in 2027. This team will be worth less 3 years from now than it is today.

No matter what their debt situation is, they should have taken what they could get and run. I'm astounded they think this is the right financial move.
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TruthSeeker said:
They're hoping the lockout will benefit owners, as well as a new national media deal, so they can try selling again for more in a couple years.
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Or attendance and TV revenue tanks next year. The lockout nukes 2027 and the eventual CBA changes little. Now the team is worth a lot less than it is today. A pretty big gamble.
 

howeda7 said:
Or attendance and TV revenue tanks next year. The lockout nukes 2027 and the eventual CBA changes little. Now the team is worth a lot less than it is today. A pretty big gamble.
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It's the same gamble prospective new Owners were not willing to take either.
 


Ope3 said:
It's the same gamble prospective new Owners were not willing to take either.
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New owners would at least have a chance at goodwill with the fan base and higher attendance. Target Field will be a ghost town next year.
 

Carl bought the team for $44MM in 1984, or an inflated value (CPI) of roughly $140MM today.

The Pohlad's will be just fine selling it for any price.

Heck, I'll give them $200MM today and they'd still come out just fine.
 

Unregistered User said:
Carl bought the team for $44MM in 1984, or an inflated value (CPI) of roughly $140MM today.

The Pohlad's will be just fine selling it for any price.

Heck, I'll give them $200MM today and they'd still come out just fine.
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The math does not work out, as they are currently carrying a $400MM debt.
 

howeda7 said:
New owners would at least have a chance at goodwill with the fan base and higher attendance. Target Field will be a ghost town next year.
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The Pohlad's could foster goodwill in one easy call:

$3 beer night. Every day.
 






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