One investment that should be more important to the Twins than free agents (ep. 90)

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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

We're still not ready to totally freak out about Byron Buxton (episode 74): 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

44 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

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

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

Dozier gets to 40 homers, Buxton's dimmer switch has gotten brighter (ep. 79): Brian Dozier has hit 40 home runs (and counting) in a season in which the Twins might lose 100 games. Is that a wasted season? If so, where does it rank? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on the latest Touch 'Em All podcast. Plus,... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

28 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

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

These 5 starting pitchers could help fix the biggest problem for the Twins (ep. 88): The Twins have a pitching problem. It's OK to admit it. The first step to recovery is acknowledging that it's an issue. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 5 pitchers that could help the Twins solve their awful starting rotation.... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

22 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

5 things the Twins can learn from the Cubs-Indians World Series (ep. 86): The Cubs have won the World Series! And the Cleveland Indians had a terrific season as well, and came up just short of the top prize. What can the Twins learn from the success of those teams? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that in... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

36 min listen

Touch 'Em All, ep 72: Twins GM Rob Antony should swing for the fences: 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... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

35 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 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

World Series movie, Steve Bartman, and the timeline for the Twins (ep. 85): We're World Series obsessed on this episode of Touch 'Em All. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the ultimate sports movie -- will the Cubs win the World Series? Are you willing to admit you teared up when they clinched the N.L.... by The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

45 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

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