Small Market Team.......Small Town Mentality.......

[JacobMHD]

I say that we do what small towns do when something isn't right. We all know that Pohlad makes money. Let's put our money where our mouth is. If Joe isn't signed, we don't support. I might only be one person, but I know for a fact that I will be less enthusiastic about going to a game or buying merchandise if they can't seal the deal. Lets get together and show our support. I would be willing to sign a petition saying that if Joe isn't signed my dollar goes elsewhere. Anyone agree????

[Craigums]

Hold on to your panties, He'll get signed

[Scott K]

I agree, he will get signed. I am sure that is why they have gone after some free agents this off season, was to keep Mauer happy, so he would want to stay in MN.

[mrklean]

haha there is still time for him to sign there just workign all the details out still

[jparrucci]

The Twins are NOT a small market team. The Twin Cities are in the top half of population for major league markets, and with the new stadium and the revenue there is no reason they cannot afford to spend money. They have not been, and now even more so, are NOT a small market team.

[Scott K]

You can not expect them to spend as much as New York or Boston, or as much as the top hand full of teams, we arent even close to the markets they are in.

[Scott K]

Team 2009 payroll

New York Yankees $201,449,189

New York Mets $149,373,987

Chicago Cubs $134,809,000

Boston Red Sox $121,745,999

Detroit Tigers $115,085,145

Los Angeles Angels $113,709,00

Philadelphia Phillies $113,004,046

Houston Astros $102,996,414

Los Angeles Dodgers $100,414,592

Seattle Mariners $98,904,166

Atlanta Braves $96,726,166

Chicago White Sox $96,068,500

San Francisco Giants $82,616,450

Cleveland Indians $81,579,166

Toronto Blue Jays $80,538,300

Milwaukee Brewers $80,182,502

St. Louis Cardinals $77,605,109

Colorado Rockies $75,201,000

Cincinnati Reds $73,558,500

Arizona Diamondbacks $73,516,666

Kansas City Royals $70,519,333

Texas Rangers $68,178,798

Baltimore Orioles $67,101,666

Minnesota Twins $65,299,266

Tampa Bay Rays $63,313,034

Oakland Athletics $62,310,000

Washington Nationals $60,328,000

Pittsburgh Pirates $48,693,000

San Diego Padres $43,734,200

Florida Marlins $36,834,000

We will be above average this year, and not much below average dollar wise in previous years.

[jparrucci]

While I don't expect them to compete with the insanity that is Boston and NY, they should be at or above the top half and quit crying small market.

[Juneau4]

It is a small market when you look at the total population of the area. The small pop. equals less Television revenue. TV revenue is where Pro. sports make their money.

[mrklean]

I heard on the radio today there payroll opening day will be just under 100 million. is that true???

[Scott K]

They are pushing the 100 million now,like upper 90's. If they resign Mauer, that number could go to 110 easily, if Joes contract is restructured to include 09, instead of just a contract extension.

[mrklean]

is that in the works i had never heard about restructing this year with his new contract

[Scott K]

is that in the works i had never heard about restructing this year with his new contract

I havent heard either way, but it could be an option.

[michael morris]

Hand him a blank check, let him sign, and let's get on with our lives.