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Twins' Payroll Cut: Ryan Calls Gray Departure a Mistake

9/9/2025

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Joe Ryan criticized the Minnesota Twins for letting Sonny Gray leave, calling it their "biggest mistake" in two years.
He believes retaining Gray would have boosted playoff chances in 2024 and improved the team's performance.
The Twins cut payroll after a 2023 playoff win, weakening their roster.
Gray signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing to perform well.
Ryan noted Gray's leadership and the impact on younger pitchers, highlighting the rotation's current void.
The payroll decision has backfired, diminishing playoff hopes and straining the pitching staff.

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Joe Ryan criticized the Minnesota Twins for letting Sonny Gray leave, calling it their "biggest mistake" in two years.
He believes retaining Gray would have boosted playoff chances in 2024 and improved the team's performance.
The Twins cut payroll after a 2023 playoff win, weakening their roster.
Gray signed a three-year, $75 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing to perform well.
Ryan noted Gray's leadership and the impact on younger pitchers, highlighting the rotation's current void.
The payroll decision has backfired, diminishing playoff hopes and straining the pitching staff.