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The daunting task Derek Falvey faces in post-Johan era (ep. 107) Feb 21, 2017

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From Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the daunting challenge facing Derek Falvey and Thad Levine -- fixing the Minnesota Twins' post-Johan era pitching staff. Phil rattles off some trends you won't believe. Plus, what can the Twins learn from teams in their own backyard? And what is a realistic timeline for improved pitching?

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BONUS: What are acceptable numbers for Byron Buxton this season? Feb 20, 2017

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Derek Wetmore, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss Byron Buxton's 2017 Fangraphs projection on 1500 ESPN. What type of production should we expect to see from Buxton this year? Beyond this year? And what should Buxton's approach at the plate be going forward? This, and more, on a bonus episode of Touch 'em All.

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If the season began today, what would the 25-man roster look like? (ep. 106) Feb 15, 2017

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Derek Wetmore unveiled his latest Twins 25-man roster projection on 1500ESPN.com, so he and Phil Mackey go through it on this podcast. Which non-roster invite is likely to make the team? Should Jose Berrios start the season in the minor leagues? And which platoon makes the most sense for the Twins? Plus, much more.

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Could the Twins be a sleeper in 2017? (ep. 105) Feb 14, 2017

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Baseball Prospectus projects the Twins to finish 80-82, which would be a massive improvement from last season's historically bad season. With Derek Wetmore in Fort Myers for spring training, he and Phil Mackey discuss the Twins chances to actually be relevant in 2017. What would that path look like? Mackey unveils one realistic way to shave 50 runs off last season's terrible pitching performance.

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Spring training 2017 previews for Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano (ep. 104) Feb 09, 2017

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Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano are the two most important players for the Twins in 2017 and beyond. What does each have in store this year? Derek Wetmore previewed the 2017 season for each of them. It's not the deep stats dive you might expect, but rather a 30,000-foot overview of where each rising star sits as spring training begins.

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BONUS: Why Byung Ho Park is still intriguing and what role Joe Mauer should fill Feb 09, 2017

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'Not to start something here, but I'm going to ask you about Joe Mauer's role on the Twins.'Derek Wetmore joined Judd Zulgad and Brian Murphy this week to talk about Joe Mauer's role, how much he'll play, when he should sit in 2017, and also why Byung Ho Park is still an intriguing bat, despite the fact that he was DFA'd by the Twins late last week.

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So the Twins decided to DFA Byung Ho Park (ep. 103) Feb 07, 2017

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The Twins DFA'd Byung Ho Park to make room on the roster for reliever Matt Belisle. They also DFA'd Pat Light to clear a spot for Ehire Adrianza. What should we make of the Park move? Are the Twins done signing players? Will Adrianza make the team? Who will start in left field: Robbie Grossman or Eddie Rosario?

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BONUS: Should the Twins sign a veteran reliever? Feb 02, 2017

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Should the Twins sign a free-agent reliever?Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to talk about the available options linked to the Twins.If the Twins dont sign a reliever, who are the closer candidates on the roster? Wetmore gives the 4 options at closer next season for Minnesota, starting with Glen Perkins. If that doesnt work out, then what?Also, some thoughts on the Dodgers and Twins failed trade talks, and why Los Angeles was right to not give into huge demands.

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BONUS: Live from TwinsFest and interviews with Falvey, Levine, Castro, Kepler and more Jan 29, 2017

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Live from TwinsFest, Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Cory Provus talk to a host of guests about the new direction of the Twins and about the upcoming 2017 season. Guests include Max Kepler, Derek Falvey, Michael Tonkin, Jacques Jones, Thad Levine and Jason Castro.

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BONUS: Should Twins have traded Brian Dozier for Jose De Leon? Jan 24, 2017

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The Twins apparently passed on an opportunity to acquire highly-touted pitching prospect Jose De Leon, who went from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays this week, in exchange for infielder Logan Forsythe. Did the Twins make the right decision holding out for more? Or should they have pounced on a chance to land De Leon? With Derek Wetmore out sick, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss on their radio show.

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