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They'll be great: What part of the 2020 Twins are you the LEAST sure about? Mar 04, 2020

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What part of the Twins entering 2020 are you the LEAST sure about? On this crossover, Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf go over Byron Buxton (off the board), the pitching, Eddie Rosario and Mitch Garver. It's a great conversation about regression, confidence, and the state of a great ball club, on SKOR North Live [M-F, 12-2p on SKOR North].

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'The Twins are down here for 6 weeks to make 2 decisions' Mar 03, 2020

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Which players are most important to the Twins being successful this season? Pat Reusse joins Jake Depue for an all-Fort Myers edition of the Twins Show. Pat points out that with these Twins, it's rare to win a job in spring training. Other topics include: How good can the Twins be if everyone stays healthy? The importance of diversity on the Twins coaching staff. The Astros scandal and the marketing of baseball.

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Reusse On Baseball: Changes to spring training, and Pat's view of the top prospects Mar 02, 2020

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MLB spring training is different in 2020 than in year's past, and the Twins are no exception. Pat Reusse explains the differences in today's camp, and how Rocco Baldelli probably perceives the preseason exhibitions. Derek Wetmore and Manny Hill join the conversation, and other topics include Royce Lewis, Lewis Thorpe, Nick Gordon, Trevor Larnach, Brent Rooker and Alex Kirilloff. And one of the big questions of the year: How many games will Byron Buxton play this season?

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Are the Twins the best team in the American League? Do-Hyoung Park & Jake Depue Mar 01, 2020

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How good can this Twins team be? Jake Depue and MLB.com beat writer Do-Hyoung Park discuss. Park sheds light on how this year's clubhouse differs from last year, what last year's ALDS taught them, and the behind-the-scenes impact of Josh Donaldson. Park and Depue also discuss the Astros scandal and it's impact on baseball.

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Max Kepler is back in action - Outfield trio ready for big things in 2020? Feb 28, 2020

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Max Kepler returns to make his spring training debut, Eddie Rosario explains his ambition, and Byron Buxton is on the slow track back. Is the Twins' outfield trio in line for big things in 2020. Derek Wetmore is joined by Jake Depue from Fort Myers, where it is sunny and warm but a little windy.

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The offseason adjustment that could mean great things for José Berríos, with Dan Hayes Feb 27, 2020

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Last season Twins starter Jose Berrios was on top of the world when he hit a midseason lull. Why did that happen to a guy who is notorious for never missing a workout? What could he -- and the Twins -- do to get him back on track in short order for the postseason? The Twins looked to answer that question, and they think they solves the riddle. The answer spilled over into the offseason for Berrios, and he and the team are optimistic about his 2020 outlook. Dan Hayes joins Derek Wetmore to talk about the offseason program and why it could mean big things for the Twins' budding ace.

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Debate: Do the Twins have the pitching? [Luis Severino needs surgery] Feb 25, 2020

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Do the Twins have the pitching to get it done in October? And are we really going to keep re-hashing this debate forever? Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf get to the heart of their disagreement over the 2020 Twins - Why Wetmore thinks that they can get it done and Ramie thinks they're an impact pitcher away. During the show, news broke that Yankees star Luis Severino will need Tommy John surgery. How does that impact New York's chances? And which club do you trust more to go add a starting pitcher: New York or Minnesota?

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Reusse on Baseball: Is this the breakout year for José Berríos? Feb 24, 2020

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José Berríos made his first start of the spring over the weekend, and Pat Reusse came away impressed. Pat talks with Derek Wetmore and Manny Hill about the 2020 outlook for José Berríos, and several other important storylines during Twins spring training. Also included in this show: How the Astros cheating scandal could affect the Players Union (MLBPA), and what Pat thinks is around the corner. Also, Miguel Sano is a serious Best Shape of His Life candidate.

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Royce Lewis and Torii Hunter on sharing wisdom: 'The student is the teacher' Feb 23, 2020

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Royce Lewis and Torii Hunter have a bond over baseball, and each one has something to teach the other. "The teacher is the student; the student is the teacher," Hunter says. In this episode, Royce and Torii take us behind the curtain on what that means to them, and exactly how it has played out in the first two weeks of spring training. Royce also talks about 'conquering the monster.' He shares one thing that could help make him great, and when he met Torii in the pre-draft process. Torii's top advice for Royce and other youngsters: How do you bounce back from failure? Baseball - and life - is a journey. Wisdom is healed pain.

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A fascinating example of Twins' curiosity + 10 extension candidates? Feb 20, 2020

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The Twins are experimenting with Force Plates this spring training. What are they? And how will they make hitters and pitchers better? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey dive into the weeds. Main takeaway: The Twins are intellectually curious and it's a great sign for the future of the organization. Plus, 10 contract extension candidates with the Minnesota Twins.

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