The only sellout the Twins have had the entire season (thanks to a post game Nelly concert as well) was July 11 when it was Joe Ryan vs. Paul Skenes. The starting pitcher is still a very important component of any team and a HUGE marketing tool for a team. Falvey is building a future where we don’t know who starts, who cares? They’ll be pulled after 3-4 innings anyway.
Then attendance throughout the league will continue to decline. No one wants to pay money to watch openers and bulk pitchers. The stadium fills up when you know Pablo Lopez or Joe Ryan is on the mound and you have a chance to see them throw 7-8 innings on good days.
I’d give Tingler a 2 month trial this season to see if a different voice does anything for these players. Then yes, new manager and new GM hires after the season
Matt Wallner might need the Miguel Sano complete reset and send him to Fort Myers. It’s mind boggling how razor thin the margins are between him being a 1 dotter and utter futility at the plate.
No reason not to at this point. But you know the rules, we have to keep 1 crusty veteran around just to annoy us the entire season. France will be remembered like former greats Jake Cave, Kyle Garlick, Joey Gallo, and Manny Margot