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BONUS: Logan Morrison looks like a great buy even if he's an imperfect fit for the Twins Feb 26, 2018

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The Twins are solidly in the Wild Card mix in the American League after signing Logan Morrison and trading for Jake Odorizzi. Do you believe in Logan Morrison's breakout 2017 season? What does it mean for the Twins this year? Are they going to the postseason? How many games do you think that they'll win? Do they still need to make more moves? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to discuss the late signing on 1500ESPN.

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What does Logan Morrison mean to the Twins? Lineup, making room on the roster and thinking big (ep 161) Feb 25, 2018

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The Twins added Logan Morrison in a surprise signing to improve a strength on a relatively cheap contract. Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss what it means to the lineup, what it means for Kennys Vargas, and what move they would make next if they were running the Twins.

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BONUS: Would Lance Lynn be a good fit for the Twins? Feb 23, 2018

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One report from Jon Heyman has tied the Twins to Lance Lynn. The Twins just cleared a roster spot by putting a relieveron outright waivers. Do those to things add up to the Twins making a move for Lance Lynn? Derek Wetmore joins 1500ESPN from Fort Myers, so Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad can rev up the engine on the Reckless Speculation Machine.

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BONUS: Phil Hughes expectations, Nick Gordon gets a start, and more spring observations Feb 22, 2018

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Phil Hughes says that he doesn't want to be the guy with a bad contract. But what are the expectations for him from the Twins? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN to talk about Hughes, shortstop Nick Gordon, and the emergence of Eddie Rosario.

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BONUS: If Rays are holding a liquidation sale, Twins should revisit Chris Archer trade talks Feb 21, 2018

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The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be trading everything that's not nailed down to the floor -- and some things that are. Should the Twins call back and revisit Chris Archer trade discussions? Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad live from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk about the deal from both perspectives.

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BONUS: Zulgad wants the Twins to add more; will they circle back to free-agent starters? Feb 20, 2018

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Miguel Sano showed up to camp heavy after offseason surgery and faces an MLB investigations into improper behavior. What do the Twins think of Sano as a player and is it unreasonable to ask for more from him off the field? Also, should Jake Odorizzi be enough to get the Twins to where they want to go? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to discuss.

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On its face the Jake Odorizzi trade is a win for the Twins (ep 160) Feb 19, 2018

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On its face, the Jake Odorizzi trade is a clear positive for the Twins. Will it keep them from making other improvements? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore (from Fort Myers) discuss everything Odorizzi (and Yu Darvish). Plus, Anibal Sanchez is a pitcher. And Stat of the week: On home runs and high fastballs.

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BONUS: Day 1 of Twins spring training: Jake Odorizzi, Anibal Sanchez and Miguel Sano Feb 19, 2018

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Updates from Fort Myers on 1500ESPN: At least 2 pieces of good news surrounding newest Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Plus, do you like the Anibal Sanchez signing? And what's the latest with Miguel Sano? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Matthew Coller to discuss the Minnesota Twins from Fort Myers, Florida.

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BONUS: Should the Twins have added another starter by now? Plus 5 trade options Feb 16, 2018

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The Twins need a starting pitcher and some MLB-quality arms are starting to sign with other teams. Should the Twins have been in on that run of pitchers? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Chris Long on 1500ESPN to discuss the Twins from the spring training home in Fort Myers, Florida.

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BONUS: Lofty expectations for Byron Buxton Feb 15, 2018

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Byron Buxton broke out last season and was one of the best players for the Twins down the stretch. What's a fair expectation for the Gold Glove centerfielder this time around? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Myron Medcalf on 1500ESPN to discuss the Twins and Buxton and Yu Darvish and, yes, Zack Greinke.

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