Shelton’s divergent ball clubs?!?!

[thelanges5]

If it weren’t for the $10 million we are paying C4 to play third base for the Astros, the Twins would have a lower payroll than the Pirates. While I agree that payroll isn’t everything, this org isn’t set up to win in this environment. 
 

Gleeman:

Derek Shelton went from Pittsburgh to Minnesota just as the two teams started spending similarly.

Twins are currently out-spending the Pirates by just $3 million for 2026, and that includes eating $10 million of Carlos Correa's salary to play for another team.