Minnesota Twins Podcast

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3/27/19: Twins Hot Stove Mar 28, 2019

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How does Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey feel about his team on the eve of the 2019 opener? He chats about that on our season finale of “The Hot Stove Show”. Derek discusses that building the squad is about more than the 25 players who came north, and he offers up an assessment of the first Spring Training under Rocco Baldelli.

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3/20/19: Twins Hot Stove Mar 20, 2019

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As we approach Opening Day, we start to wind down the “Hot Stove Show”. Cory Provus hosts this week’s episode, as he chats with reliever Trevor May, who is finding his role in the bullpen and admits the job as closer would be a big deal. May also dishes on who could, and could not, whip up a gourmet meal.

Plus, Dan Gladden introduces Bill Evers to Twins Territory. Evers describes his job as the Twins’ major league coach, and reflects on when he gave some pretty decent ball players the news they were called to the show.

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3/13/19: Twins Hot Stove Mar 13, 2019

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What has Martin Perez chatted about with former Twin Johan Santana? The new Twins pitcher details those conversations when he joins this week’s “Hot Stove Show”. We also dive into Perez’s interesting choice of footwear when he is back on his ranch. Plus, hitting coach James Rowson weighs in on some of the technical advancements available to his hitters, who has impressed him so far this spring and more.

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3/6/19: Twins Hot Stove Mar 07, 2019

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How do you 'build' a pitch? Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson joins the Hot Stove Show this week to discuss this unique concept, building relationships with his pitchers and more. Jake Odorizzi then joins us and tells us he had more “clunkers” than ever last season, but feels a key addition to his off-season routine is going to lead to better results.

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2/27/19: Twins Hot Stove Feb 28, 2019

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How is manager Rocco Baldelli feeling after his first week of Spring Training Games? He joins the "Hot Stove Show" to discuss that, the impact of the big signing of Marwin Gonzalez and just the overall rhythm of camp. We will also hear from Marwin on what led him to the Twins, his unique skill-set of being able to play many positions at a high level and some lofty expectations he has for the team this season.

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2/20/19: Twins Hot Stove Feb 21, 2019

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Fresh off signing a 5-year contract extension, Max Kepler joins "The Hot Stove Show" to discuss the deal and the beginning of Spring Training. You may be surprised by which part of Max's game he focused on this offseason and he drops the b-word… bunting! Jason Castro is coming back from a lost season due to knee surgery. He chats about his return, getting acclimated to the new faces on the coaching staff and embracing the different feel to camp.

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2/13/19: Twins Hot Stove Feb 13, 2019

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The Twins' pitchers and catchers reported today to kick off the start of Spring Training, and what a different Spring Training it will be. Twins bench coach Derek Shelton runs camp and he joins us to discuss several key changes to its overall structure. Shelty also mentions a new Twins coach that he has always held in high regard. Twins Hall of Famer Jim Kaat is set to rejoin Twins' broadcasts this season and it begins with the Hot Stove Show tonight! Kaat talks about this return to the Twins' airwaves, the current Twins team headed into camp and a memorable Twins team from 50 years ago.

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2/6/19: Twins Hot Stove Feb 06, 2019

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Top prospect Royce Lewis was invited to his first big league camp and tonight he accepted the invitation to join us on the Twins Hot Stove Show. A guy who Lewis impressed often last year was Twins Director of Minor League Operations Jeremy Zoll. Zoll stops by to offer pomp and circumstance on recent graduates at the Twins Dominican Academy. Additionally, he updates listeners on the newly formatted Instructional League and how it is already paying dividends.

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1/30/19: Twins Hot Stove Jan 31, 2019

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We do our best to take your mind off the Polar Vortex with the Twins Hot Stove Show. You’ll never believe who lives down the street from new Twins reliever Blake Parker? He’ll talk about his neighbor, role in the bullpen and what drew him to the team. Kohl Stewart also joins us on the show tonight as he discusses his offseason and the excitement that some of the new faces bring to the clubhouse. It’s a great night to escape the cold and talk Twins baseball.

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1/29/19: Twins Extras | Buxton, Schoop expectations Jan 29, 2019

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MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) analyze Byron Buxton and Jonathan Schoop and their outlook for the upcoming season. Plus, they break down the battle at first base and could Craig Kimbrel be a fit in the Twin Cities?

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