poppysox

Yep... the only reason to tune in.

I know it's getting late but I always thought this deal would close by the end of ST. Just makes no sense for JR to hang on to his "managing partner" title while doing nothing to improve this club. He can give up operational control while having little or no tax consequences.

That would be Courtney Hawkins

My dropping MLB.TV has probably gotten through to JR that the time is now.

Yep...the golden age for owners...not so much for fans.

Can be done and should be done.

"Unburdened by what has been."

Yeah, it has really been a great run. It will be hard for the next owner to top it.😗

This is my take on what's happening.

Yeah...all of it.

If all minority owners take the offer...the fix is in.

Amen

Imagine buying a team and letting JR manage your investment for a few years. I don't think so.

Ishbia is not investing all this money to answer to anyone. I will be surprised if Ishbia isn't calling the shots by opening day.

Ishiba did not give up his Twins pursuit for the right of first refusal, in my opinion.

Hope not.

I would be shocked if Ishbia isn't named managing partner within days. He would own 60% or more. It doesn't make sense that a billionaire businessman owns the majority of stock, but let's JR do things his way. Jerry can be a minority owner without selling out and creating whatever tax ramifications there might be. This whole thing has been worked out with the minority owners long before we heard word one, IMO.

Obvious they have a deal worked out IMO.

I agree but that has been JR's stance as I understand it.

I do not doubt that control is already worked out. No way Jerry is in charge once the smoke clears. JR needs to work out his capital gains issue...not hang on to do nothing.

Yep!

Baseball has created a system in which a team or two can afford to spend above the cap while others choose to play small ball. The illusion that any team can win isn't there anymore. I have no idea where tomorrow's fans will be coming from.

Agreed! Jerry could seed managing partner responsibility without any tax consequence. The rest of the sale could be completed after Jerry passes. Ishiba isn't spending additional money to continue being a minority partner.

He's the guy I am in on as well.

A "BIG DAY" in the Poppysox household today. Canceled my MLB.TV subscription today. Between blackouts and JR's indifference... the only way I know is to cast a protest vote.