When you spend enough time writing and talking about the Minnesota Twins online, you’re bound to see the sentiment shared frequently. Maybe you’ve said it yourself. It usually pops up in response to something positive — like a post noting rising Target Field attendance, or a shot of fans enjoying a sun-soaked weekend at the ballpark.
“Glad people are showing up… too bad it just helps the Pohlads.”
“I’m not giving a dime to ownership until they sell.”
Let’s be clear: this is a valid, understandable feeling. Over the years, the ownership group has given fans plenty of reasons to be skeptical, disappointed, or downright angry. The postseason losing streak. The muddled messaging. The business-first attitude. The perceived unwillingness to spend or pivot when the moment called for it. For a loyal fan base that has long craved a more ambitious and accountable leadership model, the frustrations with the Pohlads are earned.
But let’s also be honest: that angst is starting to feel a little stale. And more to the point, it’s getting in the way of something truly worthwhile.
This is a good baseball team. A fun one! A resilient, exciting, high-ceiling group that’s been among the best in baseball over the last month. The pitching staff is elite. The lineup features star-caliber talent and youth with upside. They’re not limping through the Central — the Twins are contending with conviction.
And while it might not fit the “cheap owners” narrative, this is a roster the Pohlads did invest in. They handed out major extensions to Byron Buxton and Pablo López. They made a massive swing by signing Carlos Correa — twice. The team’s payroll is firmly mid-pack, ahead of most division rivals, and a far cry from the shoestring operations run in places like Tampa Bay or Cleveland.
Yes, ownership has made mistakes. Yes, there’s reason to want change. And, encouragingly, it seems change is already in motion. The team is known to be for sale. The Pohlads appear to be on their way out. That alone should ease some of the tension.
But here’s the ironic part: if you want new ownership, if you want this team to be a more attractive asset with greater upside for an ambitious buyer … you should want to see Target Field full. You should want to see fans engaged, energy high, and the market proving its value. Empty seats don’t hurt the Pohlads. They just weaken the franchise.
I’m not telling anyone how to feel. But maybe — just maybe — it’s time to let go of the grudge long enough to enjoy what’s happening on the field. The vibes at Target Field this past weekend were electric: beautiful weather, meaningful games, and a team that’s battling hard and clutching up. It felt like summer in Minnesota in all the best ways.
If you’re missing that because of who owns the team right now, you’re not punishing anyone but yourself.
Don’t let lingering bitterness keep you from experiencing great baseball when it’s right in front of you. This team is worth your time. These players deserve your support. And you, as a fan, deserve the joy.