The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

There are several players that got the Qualifying Offer that could or should interest the Twins -- if they turn down the 1-year offer and become free agents. Also, what it says about the Twins that other teams are raiding their ranks to hire and promote people in other organizations. Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore on a midweek edition of the SKOR North AL Central Champs Twins Show. See Privacy P...

*Reusse asks Derek Wetmore about his year covering the Orioles, and where that franchise is now after the Nationals won the World Series. *Could the Twins be losing a few members of their coaching staff this offseason? *Reusse: "I think you gotta figure out a way to get Garver in the lineup for 120 games..." *Should Jake Odorizzi take the qualifying offer from the Twins? *With Nelson Cruz's great...

Mitch Garver is the second catcher in Minnesota Twins history to win a Silver Slugger award, and the other is Joe Mauer. That's good company for a catcher in Minnesota, and Garver earned it with a breakout 2019 campaign. What went into his development? What's he up to this winter? And would he entertain contract talks if the Twins approached him right now? Derek Wetmore catches up by phone with th...

Hot Stove SZN is upon us in Major League Baseball -- the stove gets lit at SKOR North long before the heavy duty free agent action actually goes down. MLB Trade Rumors put out its top-50 free agent list with predictions -- including the four guys that they think will sign in Minnesota. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore go through the list, which starts with Madison Bumgarner, and decide if that would...

The Twins made Jake Odorizzi 1 of 10 MLB players this winter to receive a Qualifying Offer. If you were in his shoes, would you take the 1-year deal worth $17.8 million? Also, in the worst kept secret on the Twin Cities sports scene, Nelson Cruz is back! The Twins exercised his option for a second year, and the veteran slugger will make $12 million in 2020. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

What a World Series! Today on Glen Perkins on Baseball, we celebrate some of the great plays and players from the games, and also share why it's a bummer that we're all just talking about rules and celebrations and umpires. Plus, what's up this winter for the Twins? Gerrit Cole? Stephen Strasburg? Trade targets? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

If you got to pick one player from this World Series to add to the Twins through free agency, who would it be? How realistic is that for Minnesota? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore share their answers on the new weekly episode of 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 .

Are you for or against a computer program callings the strike zone in Major League Baseball? Has this year's playoffs change your mind either way? Do we need to preserve the human element and allow for a certain percentage of mistakes? *Nationals team had some magic this year *Home plate umpires are not good enough at calling balls and strikes *The Houston Astros are one win away from their 2nd Wo...

*Twins GM Thad Levine joins Reusse for a recap on the 2019 season and a look ahead to the offseason. How does the organization feel about where the pitching staff is headed? *It's a Ride w/Reusse reunion as Chris Reuvers joins Reusse and Manny to talk ball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this bonus episode, we're re-airing an in-depth discussion with former Twins hitting coach James Rowson. He's reportedly leaving to take a job with the Miami Marlins, and the Minnesota Twins will have a spot to fill. Rowson discusses a wide range of topics, from teammates helping teammates, to swing efficiency, head position, hand position, the different vocabulary used to talk about hitting ac...

The Nationals and the Astros are the only two teams left with a chance to win a title and fly a 2019 flag from now until forever. Who ya got? Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore share their takes on the SKOR North AL Central Champs Twins Show *Tale of the tape: bats, starters, bullpen *That 'It' quality for both teams *Our predictions *How is Bryce Harper feeling? *Did we mention the Yankees season i...

(00:00): Reusse and Manny look ahead to the World Series between the Astros and Nationals: "I don't think it's a mismatch" (14:30): The great Tom Kelly shares his thoughts on the upcoming fall classic, and how he handled a long layoff between the ALCS and the World Series with the Twins. (37:00): Reusse and Manny on the potential changes between MLB and MiLB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.co...

Mitch Garver wants to be the man. What does that mean and what should the Twins do behind the plate in 2020? Three of your friends from the SKOR North Twins Show -- Ramie Makhlouf, Manny Hill and Derek Wetmore talked about that at length on "SKOR North Live" this week. If you missed it there, we wanted to share it here with our baseball friends. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Phil Mackey wants to see what the Twins can do to get the most out of these two big-name pitchers that you already know. One of them has fallen on hard times and could be a trade candidate, the other is Madison Bumgarner. Should the Twins target these two arms and inject some life into their starting rotation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

*Reusse and Manny discuss both League Championship Series and why this run by the Nationals is special. Also, why the Yankees and Astros are showing that they are way ahead of everyone else right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do you find yourself cheering for any of the 4 teams left standing in the NLCS and ALCS? From the perspective of the Twins, is there a good outcome that we should pull for? And did Rocco Baldelli exceed expectations enough in his first season to take home AL Manager of the Year honors next month? Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore try to figure it out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

*Glen shares what it's like to grind for 7 months and then just be done in a blink. *The disappointment of how the Twins season ended is going to sting for awhile... *What's next for the Twins and what are the top priorities in the winter? *Who do you want to retain from that team? *Will Gerrit Cole be a Twin? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

The Twins won 101 games and then fell short in October. What needs to be done to strengthen the roster? Would you consider a trade of one of the position players that helped get you the division title this year? And how do you fill out a pitching staff behind Jose Berrios -- the only name written in pen in that rotation? Ramie Makhlouf talks Twins on his show, and Derek Wetmore joins to preview a...

Ramie and Doogie take calls and react to yet another New York Yankees sweep over the Minnesota Twins. What was the most disappointing part about this series? Could the Twins have managed the pitching differently? Why didn't they score more runs? And what, now, going forward? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

*(00:00): Should we have predicted the Twins bats to go silent against the Yankees? *(30:00): Do the Twins need to change their offensive strategy? *(51:15): How should the Twins upgrade the pitching staff? *(1:11:30): Was Rocco Baldelli too calm after the Yankees loss? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

*(00:00): Should the Twins have handled their bullpen differently in games 1 and 2? *(33:10): Patrick Reusse stops by with his thoughts on the Twins 0-2 hole *(49:20): Wetmore's optimism reigns: Why Derek believes the Twins can still come back and win this series *(1:26:00): What is the state of the Bomba Bus? Derek asks Ramie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

(3:00): Reusse: "When Stanton's not chasing, you're in trouble" (13:00): Tom Kelly on facing the late 90's Yankees: "When the umpire put his hand up, it was like he shot his dog" (33:00): ESPN's Tim Kukjian on why the Yankees have taken the 2-0 lead on the Twins, and how the rest of the MLB Postseason will turn out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Doogie take calls from upset and frustrated Twins fans after another blowout loss to the Yankees. They also check in with Judd Zulgad from Yankee Stadium. The conversation started with frustration about Games 1 and 2, and it eventually turned to a discussion about how the Twins can acquire the pitching they need to truly compete in the playoffs. See Privacy Policy at...

Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Channel 5's Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson take your calls on the Twins 10-4 loss to the Yankees in New York. Judd Zulgad also joins for instant analysis from the Bronx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins 25-man playoff roster is out and Ramie has a bone to pick; (25:37) Luis Arraez makes the roster; (36:00) Chris Singleton from MLB previews the series: (51:13) Twins GM Thad Levine joins the show; (01:06:00) Breaking down the Twins starting lineup; (01:20:37) past Twins players in the postseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...