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How many Twins employees does it take to fix a Jose Berrios? (ep. 76) Aug 23, 2016

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How many people does it take to fix a top prospect? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore take explore the humorous and the serious side of the Twins' approach with Jose Berrios, in the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Is it unfair to criticize the Twins' development process?Some fun with the 2012 MLB standings.Are you worried for the long-term about Berrios?How running a baseball organization is blending art and science. Plus, the Twins have hereby been awarded the gold AND silver medals in one category.

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Why one writer suggested the Twins should sign Alex Rodriguez right now (ep. 75) Aug 16, 2016

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Should the Twins really go after Alex Rodriguez? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss why it could make sense on this week's episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast - and why they probably wouldn't do it. That leads to some interesting Miguel Sano conversation. How the Twins and Sano both have some share of the blame in this situation. Also, an update on the search for the new leader of the Twins' baseball operations department. They finish with three rapid-fire questions about the Twins and one member of the Dodgers front office.

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We're still not ready to totally freak out about Byron Buxton (episode 74) Aug 09, 2016

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Should Twins fans start to worry about Byron Buxton? Is he a bust? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the reasons for and against worrying about the former top prospect Buxton.A Max Kepler story that shows confidence and maturity.Real and imagined concerns about Miguel Sano as a hard worker. Plus, Wetmore shares his list of his 8 favorite Performance Enhancers.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 73: Twins' trade deadline: Nunez, Nolasco, Meyer and Rob Antony Aug 02, 2016

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How'd the Minnesota Twins do at this year's MLB non-waiver trade deadline? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Did you like their three trades?Which one was the best?Should or could they have done more?What does this mean for Rob Antony as Twins' GM?And Mackey and Wetmore settle their differences on young outfielder extraordinaire, Max Kepler.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 72: Twins GM Rob Antony should swing for the fences Jul 26, 2016

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How is Rob Antony like a contestant on The Bachelorette. Phil Mackey tells Derek Wetmore exactly why, on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Why Antony needs to swing for the fences at this trade deadline. One trade he should make to make it known that he's a legitimate candidate for the full-time GM job.Would you trade big prospects for Chris Sale?Who won the Yankees-Cubs trade over Aroldis Chapman?One story that explains why Terry Ryan was not the perfect person to lead an entire baseball operations department.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 71: Terry Ryan is out as Twins GM Jul 18, 2016

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The Twins fired Terry Ryan and it's at once a shocking and totally unsurprising move. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore explain why on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. What did we learn in the aftermath from team owner Jim Pohlad and team president Dave St. Peter?Will the Twins hire the next GM from outside the organization?Is it the right move?Why now?What's next for the Twins?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 70: Should the Twins consider trading Brian Dozier? Jul 13, 2016

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With the trade deadline fast approaching, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore throw out two names that may not be top of mind when it comes to Twins trade speculation. No, they don't have any official steam -- they're just recklessly speculating. That, and more, on this week's episode of Touch 'em All.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 69: Twins found out that Park, Plouffe, Sano puzzle pieces don't fit Jul 06, 2016

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The Twins had to send Byung Ho Park to the minor leagues even before they had his night at Target Field. In fact, they had to pull radio promotions off the air before they sent him down. Talk about awkward. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss their long-term beliefs about Park, Miguel Sano and Trevor Plouffe, and question why the Twins created this problem for themselves in the first place. All that and more on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 68: Fixing Twins pitching, Dozier's surge, and Phil's guilty pleasure Jun 28, 2016

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How would you fix the Twins' pitching staff? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that idea on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, including an answer to the question: How is this kind of like the long overdue garage cleanup you've been putting off?Plus, two very important dynamics to watch to and through the MLB non-waiver trade deadline this year. One of us might be cheating on the Twins with the Cubs. Oswaldo Arcia is off to a hot start with the Tampa Bay Rays.Why does BABIP matter?Credit Brian Dozier and hitting coach Tom Brunansky for Dozier's great June.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 67: Twins don't deserve benefit of the doubt over questionable moves Jun 21, 2016

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Why would the Twins give up on a young slugger like Oswaldo Arcia? Especially in a lost season, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss how they can't figure out why that move makes sense for this year's Twins. Plus, is it time to be concerned about Byron Buxton's strikeouts?What do we think of Max Kepler?Who will be closing for the 2017 Twins?The problem with this year's team starts with expensive and underperforming starting pitching.

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