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

Touch 'Em All, ep 59: Hello, J.O. Berrios; see you later, Byron Buxton: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

49 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 62: Buy or sell? Joe Mauer and Jose Berrios: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

46 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 56: Fien, Buxton & money, is it worth freaking out over?: On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore finally have some real Twins baseball games to discuss. One way the Twins made a roster mistake at the beginning of the season. What concerns you about Casey... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

53 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 65: Hats off to Eduardo Nunez, but should the Twins trade him?: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

36 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 54: Twins roster guesses and this generation's Babe Ruth: On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore assess where things stand with the Twins as 2016 approaches. Are the Twins making a mistake making Alex Meyer a starter again? Who's going to fill out... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

50 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 69: Twins found out that Park, Plouffe, Sano puzzle pieces don't fit: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

30 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 61: Evaluating Twins owner Jim Pohlad and GM Terry Ryan: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

54 min listen

How many Twins employees does it take to fix a Jose Berrios? (ep. 76): 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

38 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 73: Twins' trade deadline: Nunez, Nolasco, Meyer and Rob Antony: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

44 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 58: We want to see more Oswaldo Arcia: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

46 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 63: Time for Twins to make changes? From Brian Dozier to management: 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,... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

41 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 57: Still a non-zero chance Twins make the postseason...: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

65 min listen

Holiday wish list from Baseball Santa for the Twins and MLB (ep. 98): What would you want if you got 5 wishes from Baseball Santa? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore give their 5 asks on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast! Some things are practical, some are a little more farfetched. And for the... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

27 min listen

Derek Falvey is the right kind of hire for the Twins (ep. 81): Is Derek Falvey the right person for the job running the Twins' front office? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that question on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Falvey's background, a key insight into his... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

44 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 60: Do you care that Paul Molitor didn't get himself ejected?: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

44 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 57: Still a non-zero chance Twins make the postseason...: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

65 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 55: Twins settle on a roster, pick Ricky Nolasco over Tyler Duffey: On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the final Twins' roster cuts, and the 25-man roster that will begin the season. Why Ricky Nolasco over Tyler Duffey? Why was Michael Tonkin gifted... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

45 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 71: Terry Ryan is out as Twins GM: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

34 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 64: Byron Buxton still has superstar potential: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

42 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 66: The biggest thing holding the Twins back in 2016: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

45 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 68: Fixing Twins pitching, Dozier's surge, and Phil's guilty pleasure: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

39 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 70: Should the Twins consider trading Brian Dozier?: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

39 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 67: Twins don't deserve benefit of the doubt over questionable moves: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

44 min listen

Some thoughts on Jose Bautista, the Twins and Joe Mauer (ep. 101): Would you consider signing Jose Bautista if you're the Twins? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dove into that hypotehtical question in the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Would he fit the plan? Does it matter that the... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

29 min listen

Why one writer suggested the Twins should sign Alex Rodriguez right now (ep. 75): 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

43 min listen

5 things that need to change for the Twins next year (ep. 82): The starting pitching is the first on a long list of priorities for new baseball boss Derek Falvey -- or it should be, anyway. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss other things that need to improve with the Twins for the team to avoid... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

46 min listen

Two reasons Alex Anthopoulos would be an intriguing hire for Twins (ep. 78): Brian Dozier is on a tear and would be making more MVP noise if he was on a better team, which is a flaw in the system. Alex Anthopoulos is reportedly a candidate to be the Twins' president of baseball operation. Phil Mackey and Derek... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

38 min listen

How we value MLB prospects, with an eye on the Twins (ep. 96): The Nationals gave up A LOT to get Adam Eaton and they're legitimate World Series contenders this year. What does that say about the way they value prospects like Lucas Giolito and others? Should this change the Twins thinking? Phil... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

23 min listen

Wilson Ramos, Mitch Garver, Jason Castro and the Twins catcher decision (ep. 91): The Twins need an upgrade behind the plate, and Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey disagree on how they should go about solving that problem. On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Wetmore suggests that the top free agent catcher... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

24 min listen

Is Joe Mauer good enough to be in the Hall of Fame? (ep. 80): Is Joe Mauer worthy of baseball's Hall of Fame? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore sort out that thorny question on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, with a heavy helping of analytics. What makes a Hall of Famer? What has happened... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

45 min listen

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