Article: COMING SOON: 2017 Offseason Handbook

[Nick Nelson]

This was a long, tough season. You all deserve a treat for hanging on and maintaining enough interest in this 100-loss campaign to keep the conversations flowing at Twins Daily.

 

In that spirit, we have some exciting news.As usual, we will be releasing our annual Minnesota Twins Offseason Handbook shortly after the conclusion of the World Series. We have been selling this ebook as a premium content piece every year dating back to 2009. Laying out the offseason landscape from a uniquely Twins-centric angle, the Handbook is always very popular among hardcore and casual fans alike. There is no better way to prep yourself for Hot Stove Season.

 

This year, however, we'll be doing it a little bit differently. When the Offseason Handbook goes live next week, you will have the opportunity to buy it and immediately download it. But unlike past years, there will be no specific price point for this new edition. Instead, the 2017 Offseason Handbook will be available on a 'name-your-price' basis. You can pay whatever you want, and that includes zero dollars.

 

Yep, for the first time, this year's Handbook will be freely available to anyone who wants it. If you're inclined to contribute to the site as a token of thanks for the hard work put into this product, as well as our year-round coverage, that will be greatly appreciated. We are steadfastly trying to grow this destination for baseball fans into something bigger and better. However, Twins Daily was founded on the notion of providing excellent content to passionate readers at no cost. We didn't want any barriers stopping anyone from accessing this thing.

 

That's especially true now, because we'll be integrating this year's Handbook into our offseason coverage more than ever before. Dynamic content, along with new site features, will tie to the ebook's overarching structure, with a goal of giving you all the resources and info needed to expertly follow the first offseason under Derek Falvey, Thad Levine and a new regime.

 

We can't wait to get the 2017 Twins Daily Offseason Handbook in front of all our readers. It may drop as soon as Monday, so keep your eyes peeled!

 

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[Cory Engelhardt]

That's awesome! Can't wait!

[theBOMisthebomb]

You guys are awesome!

[Kevin]

And so it begins- the march toward spring training.

[HitInAPinch]

Free is good.  Thanks guys!

[PDX Twin]

This is a nice gesture. As an economist in real life, I'd be really curious to hear how this turns out.

 

Will you tell us in a few months how much people voluntarily paid, how many more/less copies were "sold," and how much revenue was earned this year vs. last?

[jharaldson]

One of my favorite parts about the handbooks you have released in the past is that they included an interview with Terry Ryan.  I think many of the questions your team asks are ones that don't frequently get discussed and I enjoyed reading Ryan respond to a different perspective.  Do you have any plans to find a new interview subject among existing staff (Antony, St. Peter, Goins, etc...) or have you reached out to any of the new staff?  Thanks!

[PseudoSABR]

Proud of you guys for taking the risk of naming your price.  I know there's been periods in my life where even the low cost would have kept me from purchasing.  Hopefully students and others take advantage, and those of who can afford to can help make up the difference. 

[HitInAPinch]

Is it out yet?

 

Is it out yet?

 

Is it out yet?

 

Is it out yet?

[Brock Beauchamp]

It will release the day following the conclusion of the World Series.

 

Or immediately following the last out of the World Series. I think that depends on Nick and/or John, who are handling the release.

[Wyorev]

What have you usually charged for the Offseason Handbook? Thanks for your great work on TD. I wonder if any other team has something as excellent to turn to every day. Thanks to everyone who helps to fuel our fandom!

[BK432]

The Radiohead model! Love it - I will probably pay you more than you would have charged.

[Seth Stohs]

Reminder... this will become available after the final out of the World Series, Game 7, tonight...