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  1. Mike Sixel
    The Twins and Twins alone decide how much profit they want to make. What other teams decide has no bearing on that. The Twins could decide to make less, while CLE and Tampa keep their models in place. Just because the Twins decide to make less does not mean others will follow. Indeed, I'd argue they wouldn't. Otherwise they already would have. I'm also not arguing the Twins SHOULD do that. I'm stating they can if they want. So, your question is not really valid, imo. If every team decided to operate the same way, well, IMO, they never will....so I'm not sure why I'd answer that. But sure, their relative ability to compete based on money alone would not likely change at all. It may even go down. But then, I'm not arguing every team should (or even that the Twins should) operate the same way. Indeed, if all you are doing is trying to be like everyone else, you are falling behind, because others will innovate. So, I answered your question. I'm not sure where that gets us, other than where we already were. We agree the Twins won't decided to break even. That they can't be expected to compete with the highest revenue teams on payroll (which I've said over and over). We agree the key to success is being better at identifying talent, developing talent, and getting rid of it at the right time.
  2. Mike Sixel
    Not one bit. I'd "trade" a 3rd round pick for a starter I believed in every single time.
  3. Mike Sixel
    The Empire storyline is great. The Foundation storyline is boring. Why even give us Gaal if we never see her? Does anyone care about ANY of the characters from/on Terminus? The writers are clearly very close with their original work, and are really struggling with the source material.
  4. Mike Sixel
    Is someone expecting top of the rotation starters, that they need this warning? On what planet might the Twins start Ryan in the minors? I have no idea how that is even an option.
  5. Mike Sixel
    That's clearly on the coaches.....the play calling was very different. As it should be. Good win.
  6. Mike Sixel
    You brought up the Mets and Phillies.......high priced teams, not me. If they aren't fair game for this discussion, I'm ok with that. I've never argued that the playing field was even, or that the Twins should be the biggest spenders. It is a straw man, when arguing with me. Speaking of ignoring things: KC has zero (might be 1, but I don't think so....but zero playoff appearances) winning seasons since 2015.,,,,,is that really the process the TWins should follow? I can't see KC in the playoffs next year either. So, that's at least 7 years now without even a good team. Plenty of teams follow the "no real FA" path, and don't win. Only pointing out the successful ones is a bit one sided. what error did I make? I've never argued they shouldn't make money. I've never argued they can compete on spending with the highest revenue teams. I've never argued they can compete for a team with a lot of expensive FAs. I've never said they should be the like Tampa, while also arguing they should keep Buxton.
  7. Mike Sixel
    Have the Dodgers and Cubs won with free agents? How did the White Sox do this year? There are case studies on both sides (if you are going to include the big market teams too, like the Mets and Phillies). There is NO ONE RIGHT WAY, other than be better at identifying and developing players (draft, trade, FA). Everyone pointing out the Twins should be like the Rays (no other team has succeeded using their model, though many have tried) must want the Twins to deal Buxton right now.
  8. Mike Sixel
    I'm not the least bit worried about him. I have no idea why anyone would be.
  9. Mike Sixel
    One team. That no other team can replicate.....But sure, they would 100% trade Buxton. Is that what you want? That's one team. One. No one else in baseball has been able to replicate their success. If that's your goal, good luck.
  10. Mike Sixel
    another? They literally built up the team to the division winners in 2-3 years......they didn't "rebuild" before....they built on what was there, traded for players, and signed free agents......
  11. Mike Sixel
    nowhere in my post did I say any of that? As for fans, they a: aren't rational, hence the word fanatic. b: they don't give a damn if the pohlads have 20MM less in savings. Why should they? They want their team to win. The only reason no mid-market team does what the dodgers do is because they are rational business owners, not because they can't. Again, it is about what your success measure is. A fan wants wins. An owner wants money (and maybe wins)......which, I still have no idea what you are arguing since we seem to be in agreement, yet your posts seem like we aren't?
  12. Mike Sixel
    I'm not sure I understand your point. None? Which was my point.....picking your success measure matters when saying some teams are more successful than others. I literally said occasionally winning and making money was likely the right measure in that post.......but that didn't align with what fans want.
  13. Mike Sixel
    Not many of those teams are winning multiple division titles.......so I guess it depends on what the measure of success is. Mild success, with the occasional great (short lived) success while making money vs winning more but making less money. It is a business, so the first makes sense.....that doesn't mean a fan has to like it.
  14. Mike Sixel
    https://nypost.com/2021/11/11/ceedee-lamb-confused-by-getting-fined-more-than-aaron-rodgers/
  15. Mike Sixel
    Almost on topic....I'm sure Rogers is really feeling the pain of that massive fine.....
  16. Mike Sixel
    They have two young pitchers right now. They lost a year to Covid. How many should be in the majors? I think Cruz was real money. Also, the team's highest payrolls? All under this FO. As for the OP......almost no team is built without trades and FA signings. At least the winners. The Rays are it.
  17. Mike Sixel
    If he ever tweeted out the other side of an issue, it would the first time. I think that's the point. He's well known for doing PR work more than reporting, at this point. Much like certain MLB writers that only tweet out what owners want/say.....or certain agents.
  18. Mike Sixel
    mike sixel 12:43 Do you think a: The Twins and Buxton play out the year; B: They agree to an extension; ? They trade him? Dan Szymborski 12:43 B > C >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A
  19. Mike Sixel
    I think 30-35 is the max including incentives. I'd make it relatively easy to make 22 or so.....but above that I'd want at least 110 games played. A base in the 12-14MM range seems fair, if a bit high given what info has been leaked.
  20. Mike Sixel
    I would if I was them, then deal for either Buxton or pitching. I'm thinking the twins take back Hicks in the deal to get more prospects...... Which would be painful on many fronts. That's what I'd want to do if I was ny. ...
  21. Mike Sixel
    The Yankees have two very good SS prospects.....and need a CF........IF the Twins make the mistake of dealing Buxton, I'd be aiming for one of them and a pitcher from the yankees
  22. Mike Sixel
    Weren't there known personal issues even when he was drafted? https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/11/27/rise-of-dalvin-cook-after-history-of-off-field-problems
  23. Mike Sixel
    There is A LOT to this.....I'd suggest looking around for more than this.....
  24. Mike Sixel
    They lose their third pick? People think they shouldn't trade that for a free agent they believe in, basically? Or they think they won't? That should be irrelevant.
  25. Mike Sixel
    Changing your mind is learning. We seem to be taking the opposite data from this. For anyone that thinks they have any idea how good a bench coach he is, I'd like your info! What do you know?
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