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Touch 'Em All: Dustin Morse talks Twins Fest Jan 23, 2019

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Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf discuss the long-going Twins Payroll debate. Should the Twins spend more, or are they playing the cards right? Later, Dustin Morse joins for a look ahead to Twins Fest this weekend. Also, more on the Hall Of Fame announcement and Derek has some thoughts on Miguel Sano and Jose Berrios.

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Touch 'Em All: Why don't the Twins take themselves more seriously as contenders? Jan 21, 2019

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Does Martin Perez move the needle? What does his signing mean for the pitching staff? Is he really going to be slotted into the rotation? And do you get the sense that the Twins don't view themselves as contenders right now? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the 2019 offseason as a whole, and Phil is back at the payroll debate.

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Touch 'em All: Is 84 wins a possibility for the Twins? Jan 16, 2019

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Phil Mackey and Ramie Makhlouf have some optimism on the Twins in 2019 after taking a look at their potential everyday lineup. Is 84 wins a possibility? Derek Wetmore joins to discuss that and has more takes on the Twins offseason. Should they remain busy in free agency? Also, Mackey poses a question: Would you trade Byron Buxton for a front line pitcher?

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Introducing the all new SKOR North Jan 15, 2019

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Phil Mackey announces some exciting, major changes at 1500, beginning right now! For starters, we’ve got a new name now – SKOR North (and SKORNorth.com)… And an expanded menu of Minnesota sports content across multiple platforms. You’ll be able to find SKOR North LIVE & LOCAL on AM 1500 (between noon & 7 weekdays), starting with a daily Vikings show at NOON on weekdays called Purple Daily. Then you can hear SKOR North Live with Matthew Coller from 2-4p, Mackey and Judd w/ Ramie from 4-6p, and assorted specialty shows in the 6:00 hour. We’re also expanding our digital content in a BIG way over at SKORNorth.com, where, in addition to great written content, you’ll find some of the most entertaining Minnesota sports podcasts -- such as Purple Podcast, Raised by Wolves, Touch em All, The Scoop with Doogie, Reusse Unchained, The Crafty Rogues and plenty more. As for social media — expect a lot of fun and creative stuff on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube — all @SKORNorth. So, give us a follow … Check out our shows … Give us your input and ideas … And tell your friends that SKOR North is here! … Minnesota Sports. Anytime. Anywhere.

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Veteran presence and getting the most out of players, with Darin Mastroianni Jan 12, 2019

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Former Twins player Darin Mastroianni joins the show to discuss the importance of veteran leadereship, and why Nelson Cruz will help the Twins win. Derek Wetmore asks Mastroianni about the impact that Cruz can make. There were also some great stories about his former managers, Paul Molitor and Ron Gardenhire. Plus, how players like Jamey Carroll and Justin Morneau helped teach him how to become a role player.

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Best and Worst of the Nelson Cruz signing, and what's next? with Jake Depue Jan 03, 2019

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The Twins officially signed Nelson Cruz and DFA'd Aaron Slegers on Thursday. Derek Wetmore and Jake Depue analyze the move, the best and worst outcomes, Derek Falvey "The Economist." Topics: -Nelson Cruz, Professional Leader -Which players will see the most impact on the Minnesota Twins' roster? -Are you worried about a decline in performance? -How is Cruz the ageless wonder? -How many home runs will Cruz hit in 2019? -Are the Twins favoring power over on-base skills with this winter? -What's next for the offseason to be deemed a success?

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BONUS: The agent of Nelson Cruz: 'It came down to the Twins, the Astros and the Rays' Dec 27, 2018

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Nelson Cruz's agent joined Darren Wolfson on 1500ESPN to talk about the newest addition for the Twins. Thad Levine helped to recruit Nelson Cruz, according to Cruz's agent, on this show from Thursday, December, 27. Jonathan Schoop also helped to recruit the underrated slugger to his new team -- and also helped sell the Twins on Cruz. Cruz's agent talked about the recruitment process, Cruz's leadership abilities, as well as how he uses diet, workout, massage therapy and sleep routine to defy the normal age-related decline.

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BONUS: Will the Twins get after it this winter? Dec 19, 2018

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What'd you think of Joe Mauer's number retirement ceremony? Are the Twins going to make splashy moves this winter? How good do you think THEY think they are?

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Pretty special: Joe Mauer will get to see his No. 7 retired at Target Field this summer Dec 18, 2018

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It's official. Joe Mauer's No. 7 will go up in the limestone in left field at Target Field this summer. We learned that at an event at Cretin Derham Hall on Tuesday morning. Kent Hrbek broke the news to Mauer, who was at an apparent loss for words over the honor. Highlights from the press conference in this episode.

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Phil is irked by Byron Buxton's comments, and thinks Nelson Cruz makes sense Dec 14, 2018

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Byron Buxton was sent out in September and told to go home and get healthy. Speaking to the media at a recent charity event, he made it known that he wasn't happy with management's decision to shut him down. Phil Mackey thinks Buxton needs to pump the brakes on his public comments -- while Derek Wetmore argues that Buxton has every right to be mad. Other topics discussed: Nelson Cruz, Alex Kirilloff, Royce Lewis, Nick Gordon, Brian Dozier and more. Seth Auger joins the show, and also produced the video steams.

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