The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast show

The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

Summary: Entertaining and insightful discussions about the Minnesota Twins! Featuring SKOR North personalities Phil Mackey (former Twins beat writer), Judd Zulgad, Declan Goff and Patrick Reusse. Sometimes we recklessly speculate.

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 Jose Berrios is really good at pitching (ep. 170) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1518

Mackey and Wetmore discuss the lights-out performance of Jose Berrios to start the Twins season. Also, did Chance Sisco violate the unwritten rules of baseball by dropping down a bunt in a 7-0 game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Wetmore's Opening Day takeaways: Buxton, Odorizzi and Molitor's call (ep 169) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3671

Paul Molitor pinch-hit for Byron Buxton at a crucial moment of the first game of the season for the Twins. What should we take away from that? This episode is from Derek Wetmore's solo Facebook Live session this Friday, with tons of takes from listeners about what went down on Opening Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 What comes next after Polanco suspension; Dozier's contract; extension candidate (ep 168) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3543

The Twins are 6 days away from the start of the season and Derek Wetmore has some hot takes to share. Or, at least relatively hot. OK, maybe they're just hot takes compared to his typical standard. In this special episode, Wetmore share his opinion on Jorge Polanco and his steroid suspension; we get into the 25-man roster and what will happen the rest of the way; Brian Dozier in the final year of his contract and what will happen there; and Byron Buxton, who should be a contract extension candidate this spring, but Wetmore has a hot take about that one, as well. Phil Mackey is back next week to preview the 2018 Twins season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: The fallout of Jorge Polanco's suspension for the Twins; and incentives in MLB | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1360

The Twins just found out that their starting shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended 80 games for failing a performance-enhancing drug test. What does it mean for the roster? How plausible is Polanco's defense that he unknowingly took the banned substance? And what is the incentive for Major Leaguers to take steroids if they know there's a good chance that they'll be caught? Derek Wetmore joins the 1500ESPN morning show with Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to talk about Polanco's suspension and what it means for the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Setting yourself up for the go-for-it move; Thanks, Pat; and a bad look (ep 167) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1853

The Twins have added wins to their roster this offseason without giving up significant assets in terms of prospects. Does that mean they'll trade for their version of Justin Verlander at this year's trade deadline? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN discuss the Twins and all things surrounding that topic on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Plus, Pat Reusse torched us. And Anthony Swarzak torched the Twins' old development system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 It's hard to not like Lance Lynn signing for the Twins (ep 166) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1423

The Twins signed Lance Lynn to a one-year deal and cut ties with Anibal Sanchez. 1500ESPN's Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore are here to break down the Lynn signing (and say goodbye to Sanchez). What does it mean for the rotation? What does it do for Minnesota's postseason chances? How good is Lance Lynn? Are you worried about the Tommy John surgery? A stat to watch out for, and our Stat of the Week pays homage to a former Twins Innings Eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: Hypothetical contract extensions for Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 804

Derek Wetmore joins the Mackey & Judd show from Fort Myers to talk about the hypothetical contract extensions for Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton. Would it make sense to offer one or both of those guys right now? Would either of those guys want the deal? That discussion continues on the Touch 'Em All podcast, from 1500ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 What's cookin' at Triple-A Rochester? With Jake Depue (ep. 165) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2037

Jake Depue joins Derek Wetmore from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk about the Twins' minor leagues. Who is the opening day starter for Triple-A Rochester and what does that rotation look like to start the year? Will we see Nick Gordon this year? What kind of impact can he have when he does get up to the big leagues? Which relief prospect are you most excited to see? And which prospect do you want people to know about that doesn't get enough attention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 5 thoughts on Twins' pitching, chessboards and spring baseball (ep. 164) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2452

Derek Wetmore and Derek Wetmore are both at MLB spring training -- Wetmore in Florida with the Twins, Mackey in Arizona ... with beer. On this episode, Wetmore delivers five thoughts on the Twins' first couple weeks of spring games, including info and opinions on Jake Odorizzi, Anibal Sanchez, the two different chessboards the Twins must be aware of, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: The Rays' ask on Archer; And in general, should the Twins explore contract extensions? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 834

Derek Wetmore calls in from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk with Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad about one injury in camp and whether or not it will affect the team. Also: Should the Twins be looking to extend contracts for their young pre-free agency players? And Zulgad unveils the next market inefficiency -- the new 'Moneyball' -- the Wetmore Plan for your Pitchers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: What will the remaining free agents do? Plus, inside pitching with Odorizzi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 869

What will the remaining free agents do? Is it panic time to sign? And Derek Wetmore had a chat with new Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi about how the Rays approached the pitching chess match. He shares some details about that conversation and what you should watch for with his pitch mix now that he's with the Twins. If you love baseball, hang around! Judd Zulgad, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore on 1500ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 On launch angle, Theo Epstein and Earl Weaver with Patrick Reusse (ep 163) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1703

Patrick Reusse -- No. 9 on the BBWAA member list -- joins Derek Wetmore to talk about the Twins. Phil Mackey will be back next time. Logan Morrison gets us talking about launch angle. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have taken over the Twins. What's Pat's opinion on the new front office and their data-driven approach? Pat talks about some of the original analytical thinkers -- before Bill James and Billy Beane (and Brad Pitt) made us more aware of the movement. All that and more covered on this fun episode of Touch 'Em All, with Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: Where do you expect the Twins' offense to rank? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 904

The Twins offense just added a big bat to a group that was already really good down the stretch last year. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN from Fort Myers, Florida, to deliver the hot take of the spring so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 BONUS: When will we see Logan Morrison, Miguel Sano? And what camp battles remain? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 718

Logan Morrison should be getting to Fort Myers soon. When will we see him in games? When will Miguel Sano play? And what's the plan for him this year? Also, are there any camp battles that you still have your eye on? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad from Fort Myers to talk all things Twins spring training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 R.J. Anderson helps shed some light on former Rays Jake Odorizzi and Logan Morrison (ep 162) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1327

What does Jake Odorizzi do when he's at his best? Is it a concern that he gave up so many home runs last year with the Rays? What do we know about his 'stuff' -- his fastball, splitter and his ability to put hitters away? Logan Morrison hit a lot of home runs and he came at an inexpensive price tag. Should we buy into Morrison as a big-time power hitter? Should Twins fans be excited about the power potential? And will Chris Archer get traded? Analyst R.J. Anderson follows the Rays very closely, and he helps us out by sharing his insight into the former Tampa Bay Rays, Odorizzi and Morrison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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