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Touch 'Em All, ep 66: The biggest thing holding the Twins back in 2016 Jun 14, 2016

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Terry Ryan has been bad at one very important thing in his second stint as Twins GM - signing free agent starting pitchers. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that issue on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. What is the thing that the Twins can hang their hat on right now? Is there even one? What are you watching for the rest of the season?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 65: Hats off to Eduardo Nunez, but should the Twins trade him? Jun 07, 2016

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore argue about Kevin Jepsen and why he's still the Twins' closer despite a terrible two-month stretch. Plus, 6 depressing Twins statistics with an optimistic spin. And crediting Eduardo Nunez for his breakout season. Would you trade Nunez if you were the Twins?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 64: Byron Buxton still has superstar potential May 31, 2016

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore agree on Byron Buxton: He still has superstar potential. They talk on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast about how there's not a perfect time to call up podcasts, and that it makes perfect sense for the Twins to try it now. Also, Phil Hughes to the bullpen is yet another sign of how the starting pitching has severely hampered Minnesota's chances to compete this season. Those topics and more on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast from 1500 ESPN.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 63: Time for Twins to make changes? From Brian Dozier to management May 24, 2016

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dive into the carnage of the Twins season. Do people need to be fired? What would the timing look like if you made huge changes? Do you think the Pohlad family will decide it's time to make those changes?Also, on Brian Dozier and tweaking his approach at the plate. Is it the right idea? Why hasn't this happened before? What happens if it doesn't work?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 62: Buy or sell? Joe Mauer and Jose Berrios May 17, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk about the good and bad we saw from young starter Jose Berrios before he was optioned to the minor leagues.Plus, Joe Mauer is having a bad May after a terrific April. Are you buying or selling his stock?Do you think Robbie Grossman will play for the Twins this year?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 61: Evaluating Twins owner Jim Pohlad and GM Terry Ryan May 10, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore are already planning for next year. With the Twins falling on their face to start the season, there's plenty of blame to go around. Why is Jim Pohlad tone-deaf with his public comments?Is Terry Ryan the right GM to get the Twins back to the World Series?Where did the Twins go wrong in their offseason planning?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 60: Do you care that Paul Molitor didn't get himself ejected? May 03, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the ridiculousness of John Ryan Murphy getting ejected because a home plate umpire has an ego. We talk about the pitch that led to the ejection and J.O. Berrios' start. Also, do you care that Paul Molitor didn't get ejected immediately after John Ryan Murphy?How well-suited is Terry Ryan to being the Twins' GM right now?What could he do this summer to prove that he deserves the job?

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Touch 'Em All, ep 59: Hello, J.O. Berrios; see you later, Byron Buxton Apr 26, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the call-up of top prospect J.O. Berrios. What he'll bring to the Twins.Why the timing makes sense for Minnesota. Also, the reason why Byron Buxton was demoted. And what to expect for Buxton's future. Lastly, one thing the Twins do that annoys us. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 58: We want to see more Oswaldo Arcia Apr 18, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the Twins, who are back from the dead.Oswaldo Arcia bursting onto the scene. Should he play more?What's gone wrong with Eddie Rosario?What's gone right for Joe Mauer?A heavy dose of small-sample-size conclusions.Plus, Ron Gardenhire is back! Byung Ho Park hits bombs. And a Glen Perkins update.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

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Touch 'Em All, ep 57: Still a non-zero chance Twins make the postseason... Apr 12, 2016

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On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dissect the carnage from the first week of the season for the Twins. Could the 2016 Twins still make the postseason?What are the problems that led to an 0-7 start?Outlining some of the wishful thinking the Twins had this offseason.Plus, 5 positives to draw from a terrible start to the season. And plenty on Byron Buxton's future, Max Kepler, Oswaldo Arcia and Miguel Sano and umpires.

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