The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

Ramie Makhlouf picked the Twins to win the AL Central last offseason and the guy has an optimistic personality. He now says that the Minnesota Twins' offseason is on the brink of disaster - a failure to add meaningfully to a team that needed more pitching to advance in the playoffs. Derek Wetmore is left alone on the beach of optimism, and the extended metaphors stretch through the energetically c...

Patrick Reusse thinks the Twins still need to add to their starting rotation after signing Rich Hill and Homer Bailey. Derek Wetmore is in to chat Twins baseball and free agency, including the recent report that the Twins are "pessimistic" about their chances to land star third baseman Josh Donaldson. That plus stories of old Texas stadium, the long-jumping grasshoppers, and the press boxes that s...

Judd Zulgad and Jake Depue react to the Twins signings of veteran pitchers Homer Bailey and Rich Hill. Depue thinks one was a savvy signing and the other … well, you'll have to listen. Are the Twins done making pitching moves for the offseason or is there a big-trade coming? Zulgad and Depue discuss this and much more, including why the Twins window might close for 2022. See Privacy Policy at http...

The All-Target-Field-Era Twins team has been decided! The committee has convened and come up with a Twins player of the decade at every position on the diamond, and 5 pitchers to represent Minnesota in the 2010's. Patrick Reusse, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad share their all-decade Minnesota Twins team on the SKOR North Twins Show. Some positions there is NO debate, and others, there's a path for...

The Twins didn't sign Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Dallas Keuchel, Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler or Hyun-jin Ryu. ... Surely, they must be up to something, right? Patrick Reusse says that they ARE up to something to address the 2020 roster, but we just can't figure out what that is. Pat's joined by Derek Wetmore to sort through the offseason so far, the division, and sort out the contenders i...

Josh Donaldson would be a FUN fit for the 2020 Minnesota Twins. How far would you go to make it happen in Minnesota? What would it mean for Miguel Sano? Would would it do to the lineup? Will someone please consider the pitching?! Derek Wetmore, Judd Zulgad, Danny Cunningham and Jake Depue talk through the Twins' Hot Stove rumors and Josh Donaldson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Hyun-jin Ryu is still out there. So is Josh Donaldson. How many remaining free agents move the needle for the Twins? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey talk through the list on the SKOR North Twins Show -- plus, shine a light on the behind-the-scenes movements that should be encouraging to Twins fans. Later in the show, we bring you an interview with Dan Hayes from The Athletic on the Twins' current pu...

Are you made the Twins missed out on Madison Bumgarner? You are in the camp of Ramie Makhlouf. Are you OK with the Twins not signing MadBum? You're in Derek Wetmore's camp. The two SKOR North Twins Show hosts discuss the legendary lefty signing with the Diamondbacks -- at a time when the Minnesota Twins still need to add pitching to their stable. Is 5 years, $85 million too much to ask? And if you...

Madison Bumgarner signed with an N.L. West team for $85 million and now there's no chance he's coming to Minnesota. Does it bug you that the Twins missed out on him? Can you at least understand the frustration coming from Twins fans today? Patrick Reusse and Derek Wetmore discuss the Bumgarner deal, and many more baseball topics that relate to the Twins. Including: The Pro Baseball Agreement - and...

Betsy Helfand covers the Minnesota Twins for the Pioneer Press (@betsyhelfand) and joins Derek Wetmore to give us the low-down on the Twins at the winter meetings! Their to-do list is more glaring right now than their done list ... Topics include: Jake Odorizzi, Michael Pineda, Alex Avila, free-agent starters with name brand recognition, the possibility of a trade and the mentality of the Twins' d...

If you knew you had to overpay to get Madison Bumgarner - would you still do it if you're the Twins? Jake Odorizzi is a nice rotation additiong - did he do the right thing for his career? Also, it's Reckless Speculation Season during the MLB Winter Hot Stove, and we've got thoughts on Eddie Rosario, Dellin Betances and the finally hot MLB Hot Stove! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

*Ramie, Judd & Derek break down the Gerrit Cole contract for the Yankees: Does this guarentee multiple titles in the Bronx? The guys say no *Should the Twins go all in on Madison Bumgarner, even if he prefers to remain in the NL? Ramie says if MadBum wants to hit, "let him hit!" *Eno Sarris of The Athletic discusses the Gerrit Cole deal, and what the Twins should do the rest of Free Agency See...

*Winter Meetings are underway: Derek Wetmore & Ramie Makhlouf recklessly speculate on what the Twins could be up to. A report says the Twins are in on MadBum, Hyun-Jin Ryu, & Dallas Keuchel, but Wetmore says priority number one should still be Gerrit Cole. *Glen Perkins joins with a player's perspective on what goes on in the Winter Meetings, and also what the Twins could do this week. *Ja...

Stephen Strasburg got paid, a reported $245 million over 7 years. What that deal means for the Nationals, the Twins, and other free agent pitchers out there, today on the SKOR North Twins Show, Reusse on Baseball. Pat's thoughts on returning Twins starter Michael Pineda, new catcher Alex Avila, and the Hall of Fame inductions of Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

From Minnesota Sports Rewind: Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore dive deep into one of the biggest trades in Minnesota Twins history -- Johan Santana to the New York Mets for Carlos Gomez, Philip Humber, Kevin Mulvey and Deolis Guerra. What if the Twins had taken the Yankees or Red Sox packages that included players like Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury, Melky Cabrera and Phil Hughes? What if J...

The Twins missed out on Zack Wheeler, but not for lack of effort. Now, with Wheeler off the market, will they turn their attention to Madison Bumgarner? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the pros and cons of MadBum signing in Minnesota on this HOT STOVE edition of the SKOR North Twins Show. Opinions range from 'potential ace' to 'midrotation starter.' Whose side are you on? See Privacy Policy...

SKOR North Twins Show [BREAKING NEWS EDITION] was in the middle of a reunion Wednesday afternoon when news broke that Zack Wheeler is heading to the Phillies on a 5-year deal worth more than $23 million per season. What does that mean for the Minnesota Twins? And how close did they come in the bid for Wheeler's services? Plus, if not Wheeler, then WHO? Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill...

It's a simple question: Do you want the Twins to make Zack Wheeler $100 million richer? Ken Rosenthal reports that Wheeler has at least one $100M offer in hand, and the Twins are one of the teams known to be interested in his services. Should they step up and cut that big check for Zack Wheeler? Derek Wetmore and Jake Depue kick around the idea of improving the pitching staff through free-agent sp...

Did the Twins make an early mistake filling out their 40- man roster? Pat Reusse says they might have erred by leaving this star prospect exposed - just because he's a long ways from the Major Leagues. Plus, the Twins have a lot of ground to cover in replacing Derek Shelton, James Rowson and Jeremy Hefner. It's the SKOR North Twins Show, Reusse on Baseball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Derek Shelton named Pirates manager, Kyle Gibson named Rangers pitcher. The SKOR North Twins Show crew convened for a special episode on the airwaves Wednesday, during a busy stretch of news for Minnesota. Derek Wetmore discusses the recent changes for the Twins with Judd Zulgad. What will the loss of Derek Shelton mean for the Twins? What will the Rangers get out of Kyle Gibson in 2020? And Jorge...

Nick Anderson is a former Twins farmhand and he grew up in Minnesota. This season he surfaced in the big leagues and kicked down the MLB doors and became one of the best strikeout artists in the game. In this bonus episode, he shares his story - from his rise through independent baseball and the minor leagues, to a velocity spike and pitching in crucial spots in October. See Privacy Policy at http...

Should the Twins get involved in the trade sweepstakes surrounding Mookie Betts? What would Minnesota need to give up to get the former AL MVP in a Twins uniform for 2020? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss the possibility on the SKOR North Twins Show. Plus, other aggressive moves that could make sense -- Zack Wheeler, Hyun-jin Ryu, Madison Bumgarner -- from a Twins perspective. And Yasmani Gra...

Our friend Darren Doogie Wolfson is reporting that the Twins will express interest in Zack Wheeler and Madison Bumgarner. If they get those two guys to go along with Jake Odorizzi, are you satisfied with the offseason? Derek Wetmore would take a different approach. Ramie Makhlouf wants the pitchers. Those two get together for this SKOR North Twins Show to hash out their strategies for the winter g...

*Reusse, Wetmore, and Manny discuss the latest on the controversy surrounding the Houston Astros. What is MLB going to do to resolve this? (27:30): Reusse has a big name trade target for the Twins to pursue this offseason: "I know for a fact the skipper of this team loves him" *What's next for the Twins rotation now that Jake Odorizzi accepted his qualifying offer? (39:00): Reusse gives his though...

Should the Twins pursue free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal? Is two star catchers a luxury that the Twins can afford? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss the offseason ahead -- after Jake Odorizzi's Qualifying Offer decision -- on the Hot Stove edition of the show! The name of this show could be pitching, pitching, pitching (and catching and defense and offense). See Privacy Policy at https://art...