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National perspective on the 2020 Twins, with Julian McWilliams [Boston Globe] Apr 22, 2020

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MLB's coronavirus plan, with Julian McWilliams, Red Sox beat writer for the Boston Globe. The national perception on the 2020 Twins, the Boston perspective on the Brusdar Graterol trade. And the difference between smaller markets like Minnesota and big markets like Boston, with Jake Depue.

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BONUS: Kent Hrbek helps us to remember Game 6, 1991 Apr 21, 2020

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"We will see you tomorrow night!" In this bonus episode from "Minnesota Sports Rewind," Kent Hrbek joins Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore as we re-live Game 6 of the 1991 World Series. (09:30) How would social media react during the 1991 World Series? (15:00) Is Kirby Puckett a first-ballot Hall of Famer without his Game 6 heroics? (21:00) How cool was it that Joe Buck emulated the same call in 2011 that his dad in 1991? (28:10) Twins Hall of Famer, Kent Hrbek joins for his memories of the series.

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Reusse on Baseball: Michael Jordan the baseball player Apr 20, 2020

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Michael Jordan was a great basketball player and the subject of a new and popular docu-series. Don't forget about Jordan the baseball player. Patrick Reusse has an opinion on how that went. Reusse and Derek Wetmore talk about their search for alternatives without Major League Baseball, and they look to the other pro baseball leagues to find a way forward for MLB. Plus, a look back on the 1970 Twins, the greatest forgotten Twins team, Pat says.

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5 Thoughts: Pick a recently traded player you want on the Twins [The OBJ episode] Apr 17, 2020

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The rules of the game are simple: Name 5 players that were traded WITHIN the last year that you'd like to see traded again, this time to the Twins. This is our Odell Beckham Jr. episode, with Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey!

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5 Deep Questions with Glen Perkins Apr 16, 2020

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How is former Twins closer Glen Perkins handling quarantine? Other topics: What was his first craft beer? Earliest memory in the big leagues? Ever been star-struck? And his support for the University of Minnesota and Gophers baseball program. 5 Deep Questions with Glen Perkins.

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Reusse recalls the great 1965 Minnesota Twins [Reusse on Baseball] Apr 14, 2020

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The Twins came to Minnesota in 1961 and the locals were ecstatic. In the early '60s, the Twins and Angels were the surprise contenders and the Yankees were the powerhouse. In 1965, however, the incredible Twins team cruised to the A.L. pennant with 102 wins, earning a bid to the World Series. And a date with the Dodgers. In this episode, Patrick Reusse recalls the greatest Twins team that never won a World Series. Harmon. Tony. Kaat. Mudcat.

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Reusse on Baseball: The Florida-Arizona realignment idea, good for TV, and the incredible 1965 Twins Apr 13, 2020

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One MLB plan being discussed: division realignment based on spring training geography. The Twins would take part in the "Grapefruit League South," according to the report, with the Red Sox, Rays, Braves and Orioles. What would it do for Minnesota? What would it do for TV audiences? Is it a workable plan? Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder. Plus, Reusse helps us remember the great Twins team of 1965. The best Twins team that didn't win a World Series.

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5 Deep Questions - Twins GM Thad Levine Apr 09, 2020

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How did you turn a corporate America job into working for an MLB front office? Twins GM Thad Levine answers the big question, and a host of other burning topics in this interview with Derek Wetmore, on the SKOR North Twins Show.

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The 1977 Minnesota Twins, Reusse Remembers a Random Team [Reusse on Baseball] Apr 07, 2020

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Rod Carew's chase of .400 in the summer of '77. Larrly Hisle, Lyman Bostock, Gene Mauch's second year as manager. Patrick Reusse remembers the greats and the great stories from the 1977 Minnesota Twins. "That team was great to cover." Bert Blyleven, Roy Smalley. Disco Danny Ford!

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*Fixed audio* Reusse on Baseball: MLB's empty stadium idea in Arizona, plus inside jokes Apr 06, 2020

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Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore wonder what it would be like to restart baseball in Arizona stadiums with no fans. Could MLB restart its games by playing only in Arizona? How would the logistics of that work? Is that how MLB will get in as many games as possible in 2020? Pat's Imaginary opening home stand with Twins teams of yesteryear "playing" their "games" at Target Field this week. As he notes, the imagination wanders while in quarantine. Reusse shares his theory that satire doesn't play as well any more. From Lou Holtz jokes, all the way to Richard Pitino, Dennis Green and now, imaginary games at Target Field. Plus, this week on "Reusse Picks a Random Twins Team From The Past and Talks About It" features the 1977 Twins.

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