The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

Jake Odorizzi was nervous for his first day of high school, his first Double-A start, and for a long time, public speaking. Now, not so much, he says. The Twins all-star starter shares his favorite Chris Archer moments. Odo chats with Derek Wetmore on this episode of 5 Deep Questions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Ramie Makhlouf is not at all pleased with the timing of Rob Manfred's "punishment" over the Boston Red Sox cheating. He believes that MLB's commissioner intentionally buried it in the moment in time that it was most likely to get swept under the rug of the news media -- the NFL Draft. Ramie rants while Derek Wetmore and Declan Goff observe in stunned silence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

"Underrated in the history of the Twins for rotten-ness..." Pat Reusse retells some of the stories from the 1980-82 Minnesota Twins seasons, which led to the wave of new young players into the mid-80's. -Gene Mauch quits -Roy Smalley traded -Calvin's impact -Printing playoff tickets! -Strike-shortened season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Pat Reusse wrote about the Elizabethton Twins in a recent column, and why that's a sad story going on in the background of baseball right now. Derek Wetmore hosts, and wonders why Pat didn't instead give out his NFL Draft grade over the weekend. Plus, remembering a Random Twins Team from the Past: The 1981 Twins in a strike-shortened MLB season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Billy Martin to Bill Rigney. Rod Carew got hurt 50 games in. Jim Perry won a Cy Young. A young Dutch right-hander made his MLB debut. The closer pitched 111 innings that year. Pat Reusse tells Derek Wetmore all about the 1970 Minnesota Twins, the most forgotten great Twins team in history. Bonus stories: Charlie Manuel, Cesar Tovar and Tommy "the Blade" Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...

"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...

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 Twin...

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

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 wo...

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 o...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

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 note...

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 Tar...

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 w...

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...

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 ha...

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...

On the latest Minnesota Sports Rewind, Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most abo...

You cool with Luis Arraez hitting leadoff? What about Josh Donaldson no. 2? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey kick around their hypothetical Twins opening day lineup, and confess to missing baseball. Right there with you, Twins fans! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Pat Reusse's suggestions for what to watch and listen to during this time with no Major League Baseball. This is a bonus short episode to get us all through what would have been opening week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Patrick Reusse reveals the guy that he watched in spring training and thought he had the look of a guy about to have a big year, on this episode of the SKOR North Twins Show with Derek Wetmore. And stick around for story time with Pat at the end of this show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jake Depue chats with Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak to discuss spring training getting shut down, how he's preparing at home, and whether he thinks about who gave him his only 4-star Uber rating. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .