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Should the Twins go big and try to land an ace? (ep. 127) Jul 25, 2017

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore answer some hypothetical trade questions. Would you agree to send this specific package of prospects to the A's for 2 years and 2 months of Sonny Gray? Plenty of talk surrounding Jorge Polanco's big league future, Eddie Rosario, Stephen Gonsalves, Fernando Romero, Nick Gordon and more. Even though you just traded for Jaime Garcia, would you still consider selling off pieces as the MLB trade deadline approaches? Under what circumstances?

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What does Bartolo Colon Day say about the Twins? Jul 18, 2017

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Bartolo Colon starts Tuesday night for the Twins against the Yankees as the baseball world watches. What does this signing and start say about the current state of the Twins? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore from 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities discuss.

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Is 'measured buyers' at the trade deadline the right approach for the Twins? (ep. 125) Jul 18, 2017

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The Twins have apparently told other teams this year that they plan to be "measured buyers" at the non-waiver trade deadline. Is that the right call? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss their trade-deadline philosophies, and give a few names that the Twins should target in any deal.

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Bonus: 2 more trade philosophies for the Twins before the MLB Trade Deadline Jul 17, 2017

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The Twins are battling with the Indians and Royals in the American League Central; are they good enough to hang around with the other contenders? Derek Wetmore is in studio at 1500ESPN to address that question with Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller. Plus, one theory about why the Twins should target some buy-low pitching -- and the big problem with pulling off that move. And why the Cubs-White Sox Jose Quintana trade should scare the Twins.

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Bonus: The 10 best 'Ah, screw it' signings by the Twins Jul 11, 2017

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With help from your questions and comments, Phil Mackey takes to Facebook Live during the MLB All-Star Game to discuss the 10 best old, washed up signings in Twins history; Why the Twins will know their fate within 2 weeks; And much more on this bonus episode of Touch 'em All!

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Should the Twins trade Ervin Santana while his value is sky high? (ep. 124) Jul 06, 2017

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The Minnesota Twins are in the thick of a postseason race, but maybe they're playing a bit over their head as far as "true talent" is concerned. Should they trade ace Ervin Santana? Would that be a good way to capitalize on value--even if you're in postseason contention? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore debate that topic on this episode of Touch 'Em All.

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The Twins are at least one piece away from being real contenders (ep. 123) Jun 27, 2017

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Are the Twins contenders or pretenders? Or are they pretending contenders? Or...contending pretenders? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the state of the 2017 Minnesota Twins, and use one key game against the Boston Red Sox as an example of how good they can be. Jose Berrios vs. Chris Sale wasn't a lopsided mismatch, but Sale had the edge. Also, should the Twins call up prospect Zack Granite? Who would lose their roster spot? Byron Buxton? Eddie Rosario? Kennys Vargas? More info on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast.

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BONUS: Are the Twins better suited for the postseason than the regular season? Jun 26, 2017

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With Ervin Santana and Jose Berrios at the top of the rotation -- and a drop-off after that -- could you make the case that the Twins would be a more dangerous team in October than in the regular season?Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN debate that idea. How would Minnesota's bullpen play into it? Will they need to add pieces to be a serious postseason contender? Are they still a year away in their rebuilding process?

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BONUS: Is it time for the Twins to go into full-on sell mode? Jun 20, 2017

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The Indians came to Target Field and showed up the Twins this weekend. Cleveland overtook first place in the division. Many people expect them to win the Central, and now they're in the driver's seat. Should the Twins fold up the tents and go home? Or could they add some pieces? Who should they target in trades? How much of the future would you be willing to give up for a better shot this year?

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Should the 2017 Twins make trades for now or Trust The Process? (ep. 122) Jun 20, 2017

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Pros and cons of trading away your future if you're the Twins. Should they do it? Should they pivot and be sellers this trade deadline? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss. If you want to #TrustTheProcess, consider the message it sends to some important people inside the clubhouse. And lastly, what's going on with Byron Buxton at the plate? Why can't he just make good on some of the good flashes that he shows sporadically?

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