Twins Have No Problem 'Blocking' On Waiver Wire

[RealGM Wiretap]

Terry Ryan says the Minnesota Twins have no problem "blocking" other teams from acquiring players via waiver trade.

Ryan would have done so if the Twins were in contention and he was surprised that Marlon Byrd was able to get to the Pittsburgh Pirates on waivers given his affordable salary.

Via Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

[gold0259]

Then why didn't he claim Byrd, big deal he can block claims. Terry Ryan is a fool

[AWillFan20]

Then why didn't he claim Byrd, big deal he can block claims. Terry Ryan is a fool

'Ryan would have done so if the Twins were in contention...'

What he was saying was, he's not ethically against blocking other teams, but since they are already out of it it won't make much of a difference. So really, he's establishing what the team's/management's policy is.

Made sense to me, don't know why you need to point out that he's a fool unless you really hate the practice of waiver blocking.

[AWillFan20]

Double post.

[gold0259]

Yes I understand the waiver wife process, but unless your a twins fan with
A brand new ball park and 3 straight losing seasons you'd would understand twins fans fristrations with Terry Ryan