The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which pro sport will come back first? Do you think it's inevitable to have a season restarted with no fans in attendance? And then what would teams do about roster moves if there were no minor league seasons underway? Finally, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad discuss Judd's column about what people around the league miss the most about opening day (April 2 would have been the Twins home opener at Target Field). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap the last Twins playoff win in the 2004 Game 1 ALDS at Yankee Stadium; (11:00) Since then, the Twins are 0-16 in postseason play; (28:39) Michael Cuddyer joins to give his memories of the victory; (44:00) What was missing from the 2004 team that would’ve pushed them over the top; (50:00) What series against the Yankees did the Twins have the best shot at a series win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Plouffe answers 5 Deep Questions on the SKOR North Twins Show with Derek Wetmore. Today's chat includes Plouffe's ultimate BP group, his favorite Opening Day memories, the 'easy' road in his MLB debut and his viewing recommendations during quarantine! And if you haven't seen it, check out Plouffe's latest podcast on "Talkin' Baseball" where he interviews Brian Dozier and relives some great Twins stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Minnesota Sports Rewind, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad recap the last Twins playoff win in the 2004 Game 1 ALDS at Yankee Stadium; (11:00) Since then, the Twins are 0-16 in postseason play; (28:39) Michael Cuddyer joins to give his memories of the victory; (44:00) What was missing from the 2004 team that would’ve pushed them over the top; (50:00) What series against the Yankees did the Twins have the best shot at a series win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the news that the league and players union have an agreement, we dig in on what a restarted MLB season would mean for the Twins. Pat Reusse on Derek Wetmore have some questions. What will happen to the payroll next year? The agreement for the owners to advance salaries for MLB players. What would a new spring training looks like? Bigger rosters? Twins roster moves late last week. The reality of missing out on seeing a great ballclub in action early in 2020. What would happen to the Twins' roster if there is no season this year? SKOR North Recs from Reusse: Ozark, The Valhalla Murders, Recalling the Arizona Cardinals season, Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Flashback: The 1972 Twins, on a hit new segment: Reusse Picks a Random Former Twins Team and Talks About It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices