Jason Bartlett

Surprisingly Jason Bartlett has made the Minnesota Twins opening day roster. He hit .083 in 39 plate appearances this spring, but this was enough for Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire to bring him north to Target Field. According to Gardenhire, the 34-year-old Bartlett will help make the clubhouse more loose and provide leadership because he's a winner. The fact Bartlett hasn't played a game in the minors or the majors since May 14, 2012 apparently isn't important. Fans reacted to the Bartlett news on Twitter with disdain for the Twins and how performance seems to have taken a backseat when it comes to the opening day roster. Unfortunately debating Bartlett's merit is what happens when a team's payroll is only $89 million. Just six teams have a lower payroll going into the 2014 season. Remember the 2009 Minnesota Twins of "Game 163" fame and the final Twins team to play in the Metrodome?  Their payroll was also $89 million. Target Field was supposed to bring an increased...