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BONUS: Is it a successful offseason for the Twins if it ends today? Jan 04, 2018

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Is the Twins offseason successful if they don't do anything else to improve the club? Why aren't the big-name free agents signed yet? And would you take these computer projections of Byron Buxton and Miguel Ssano? Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Matthew Coller of 1500ESPN discuss.

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A slow free-agent market, the Twins and the Miguel Sano situation (ep. 155) Jan 03, 2018

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Miguel Sano is facing an allegation of sexual assault stemming from an incident in 2015. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the story that's been on of the biggest developments for the Twins this winter, and what the fallout could mean for the team and for Sano. Also, in terms of strictly baseball outlook, how has your stance of Sano changed over time?

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BONUS: The best starting pitcher is still available, and did the Twins fix the bullpen with Fernando Rodney? Dec 19, 2017

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The Twins and Yu Darvish steam isn't going anywhere -- although the Cubs are very much considered in the running to land the best free agent pitcher available this winter. What are some of the things to be cautious about for the Twins in pursuing Yu Darvish? Derek Wetmore joins Mackey & Judd on 1500ESPN to talk about Darvish and his huge forthcoming contract. Plus, does Fernando Rodney fix the Twins bullpen?

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Reacting to the Twins signing Michael Pineda, the Yu Darvish interest, and a shopping list (ep 154) Dec 13, 2017

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So the Twins are interested in Yu Darvish, the top starting pitcher available in free agency. Is now the time to sink big money into an ace?Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN discuss the possibility from a Twins perspective. Would you spend four years and $100 million?And a two-year contract for Michael Pineda had some Twins fans itchy over the lack of perceived movement to fix the 2018 pitching staff. We talk about why that move could be good use of resources--even if it doesn't change anything for the 2018 staff. All that, plus a winter checklist for the Twins' holiday shopping.

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BONUS: Should the Twins be interested in Gerrit Cole of the Pirates for a package of prospects? Dec 12, 2017

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Chris Archer is a better pitcher with more years of team control, and the Twins are reportedly interested in trading with the Rays. But they could also be interested in Pirates starter Gerrit Cole, according to a report from Tuesday.Should the Twins move a big package of prospects to land Cole?Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to discuss the reported trade package from a Twins perspective.

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In praise of some smart Twins trades; and 11 free agent relievers worth watching (ep 153) Dec 08, 2017

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In praise of a pair of smart trades for the Twins, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore like the deals in the wake of the Twins missing out on Shohei Ohtani. Also, Wetmore has 11 names worth looking into on the free agent market for relievers, including some "safe bets" and "lottery tickets."The audio quality is down a little in this episode -- we recorded on Skype. We'll get that straightened out in time for the winter meetings!

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BONUS: What the Twins can do with all that leftover signing bonus money; and a fun game of 'Who says no?' Dec 05, 2017

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Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN to discuss what the Twins should do all that leftover international signing bonus money? Wetmore has two ideas for the Twins.Also: Mackey brings up an interesting game of "Who Says No?" Would you trade Miguel Sano straight up for Chris Archer?

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5 possible trade targets for the Twins to consider to be the closer (ep 152) Dec 01, 2017

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Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey of 1500ESPN discuss 5 possible trade targets that could make sense for the Twins to pursue on the trade market.

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Teams that make sense, the posting process, and way more about the Twins and Shohei Ohtani (ep 151) Nov 30, 2017

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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's young two-way star, will likely be posted this weekend. Which teams make sense as a landing spot? Derek Wetmore gives his list of 6 teams that make the most sense -- including the Twins -- on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Phil Mackey asks: Why wouldn't all 30 teams be in the running? All that and way more on this episode of the podcast, including what the process looks like, what's the timeline, and how much would it cost the Twins to get a guy who could possibly be a generational talent?

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BONUS: On Shohei Ohtani and the Twins as big players in the winter Nov 28, 2017

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Shohei Ohtani, Japan's young two-way star, will likely be posted this weekend. Do the Twins have a real shot to sign him? Why would he (and his reps) choose Minnesota over some of the other bigger market clubs? Plus, who will be the Twins' closer in April? In September?Derek Wetmore joins Mackey & Judd to discuss.

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