@BNightengale A losing-record playoff team was virtually impossible under the pre-wild-card structure, highly unlikely under the one-wild-card era, plausible under the two-wild-card era, and arguably inevitable under the current six-team-per-league playoff format and balanced schedule.
@tlschwerz With that said, your point about where they are and where they might have been, either with solid performances from some guys who didnโt provide them so far, and / or a larger investment where the team needed it, is spot on.
@tlschwerz Ownership couldnโt do more. They are strapped for cash, if there is a lengthy MLB lockout next season or a strike, this team is in deep financial trouble. Anyone who understands finance and sees how they have operated, selling family businesses, etc. can tell how dire things are.
@GlenPerkins Glen, pass this to Morneau โ Reggie Jackson said it was not guessing, it was APPROXIMATED ANTICIPATION. Fits exactly what he was saying in the booth today.