It was a shocking change in direction, even for the Pohlads, and went against what MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told us one month ago. Instead of selling, the Pohlads will welcome two new minority investors, who are being brought in to help pay down the $400+ million the Twins have accrued in debt.

At least one potential buyer was reportedly stunned when the Pohlad family decided to maintain their ownership of the Minnesota Twins.

Wednesday's announcement of (effectively) the failure of the sale process isn't just about the current state of the team. It could also be a subtly ominous signal about the long-term future.