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Opportunity's knocking: Twins have a real chance to end postseason drought (ep 131) Aug 29, 2017

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The Twins currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the American League, and they've got a reasonable chance to punch that ticket. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the postseason odds for the Twins. Phil is especially bullish, and thinks that the Twins actually stack up fairly well in a postseason format.This episode discusses the rotation, the lineup's collective breakout, and the Stat of the Week is about a real reason to be very optimistic that MVP-caliber Byron Buxton could be here to stay.

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BONUS: The Twins may have quietly added one of the best players in baseball Aug 28, 2017

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Byron Buxton has figured it out at the plate. Are you buying it this time? Whats the biggest difference between now and earlier this season?Also, CBO Derek Falvey joins the show to talk about Buxton, Miguel Sano, and the surprising Twins run to the postseason.

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Do you regret the Twins being deadline sellers? (ep 130) Aug 23, 2017

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Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey are talking Twins at the Podcast Movement Convention in Anaheim (actually they're really here to scout the Twins' Wild Card competition...). This episode centers mostly around whether the streaking Twins should feel regretful about waving the white flag, to some degree, at the trade deadline. Did they make the wrong decision in retrospect? Also, Derek and Phil dive into the real reasons why the Twins have surged since August 1.

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BONUS: Does Miguel Sano's weight bother you? Aug 21, 2017

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Miguel Sano has a stress reaction in his shin and it landed him on the disabled list. A Minneapolis sports columnist took a swipe at Sano, and said that there are people within the organization that say they're worried about Miguel Sano's weight.The question is: Does it bother you? Derek Wetmore discusses with Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities.

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The biggest series of the year for the Twins, Byron Buxton's emergence (ep 129) Aug 15, 2017

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The Twins are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Byron Buxton's emergence, whether or not it's for real this time. Plus, the imminent arrival of Glen Perkins after extensive rehab from shoulder surgery. But first, a brief explanation of why we've been quieter in recent weeks.

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BONUS: The 4 things that need to happen for the Twins to make the postseason Aug 14, 2017

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The Twins are right in the thick of things in the American League Wild Card standings, despite selling off pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The 1500ESPN crew -- Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore -- discuss on Monday's show what needs to happen for the Twins to make the postseason. So far, it's mostly coming true, but will it last?Plus, digging deeper on important contributors like Byron Buxton, Jose Berrios, and also taking calls from listeners to wrap up the show.

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BONUS: Would you ask Paul Molitor to come back next year as Twins manager? Aug 07, 2017

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The Twins have started to make some changes behind the scenes, firing a handful of employees over the weekend. Do you think the changes lead to Paul Molitor being dismissed as the end of the season? Will Derek Falvey and Thad Levine find "their guy" and fire the manager they inherited? Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad ask Twins analyst Derek Wetmore these and other questions. What would you do this winter if the Twins don't make the postseason?

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Trade deadline extravaganza (Part 2) Jul 31, 2017

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Part 2 of a two-part episode: Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey stream live on MLB trade deadline day and discuss the Twins' trade of Brandon Kintzler to the Washington Nationals. Who is Tyler Watson and is he good at baseball?; Now that the Twins have waved the white flag, what else can we expect the rest of the season and into 2018?; Will the Twins contend in 2018?

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Trade deadline extravaganza (Part 1) Jul 31, 2017

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Part 1 of a two-part episode: Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey stream live during the lead-up to the July 31 trade deadline. Topics here include whether the Twins did well trading Jaime Garcia; Are the Pohlads still "cheap," or can we put that to bed?; Who is the Twins' closer now?; What's up with Brian Dozier's trade value these days?; Will Paul Molitor be back?

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The latest Twins trade speculation and rumors (ep. 128) Jul 27, 2017

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Multiple reports have surfaced saying the Minnesota Twins are taking offers for Ervin Santana, Jaime Garcia, Brandon Kintzler and Brian Dozier. Are the Twins overreacting to that Dodgers series? And if they do sell, what could they get in return for the aforementioned players? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss in this trade deadline week edition of the Touch 'em All Podcast!

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