The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

The Minnesota Twins had a shopping list, but probably didn't get all of their 2019 shopping done. Will they sign Nelson Cruz? What other moves would make sense for the Twins? Derek Wetmore asks the tough questions, with special guest Dan Hayes of The Athletic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins have lost a couple of good on-base-percentage hitters (Joe Mauer, Robbie Grossman), and now they need to find a leadoff hitter. Where will they look for that? Patrick Reusse joins the show with his suggestion for the next Twins' leadoff hitter. He also asked Derek Wetmore about the Twins' wOBA. Topics includes the 2019 season outlook, the Twins' plan, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano, Jonathan...

The Twins signed Jonathan Schoop and claimed CJ Cron off waivers. With those two moves, they've addressed the right side of their infield for a good price. Derek Falvey joins Mackey & Judd to explain the Jonathan Schoop signing for the Twins. Plus, CJ Cron, the MLB Winter Meetings, and more on the Minnesota Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

How do YOU want the Twins to upgrade their pitching? Trade for Trevor Bauer? Zack Greinke? Sonny Gray? Sign Patrick Corbin? Dallas Keuchel? Drew Pomeranz? Plus, what other areas need to be addressed this winter? Derek Wetmore hosted a live hangout Friday to answeryour Twins questions in this Twins Q&A. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Would you trade a bundle of talent to Cleveland to get two years of Trevor Bauer? Would you trade with the Yankees for one year of Sonny Gray? How should the Twins aim to upgrade their roation (if at all)? Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss their realistic expectations from the starting staff and what it would mean to add Gray, Bauer or a number of other pitchers to the mix. See Privacy Policy...

MLB Trade Rumors says it'll be Marwin Gonzalez, Nelson Cruz and Jeurys Familia for the Twins -- are we cool with that? Derek Wetmore takes your questions and assesses the offseason ahead for the Twins, in this LIVE stream Q&A. Plus, what other targets could make sense in what figures to be a busy winter? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Josh Donaldson for the Twins: Yes or No? Would you sign Donaldson to supplant Miguel Sano at third base? One-year deal? Or would you be down with a multi-year commitment? What other infielders should the Twins be in on? What big-money or big-name trade candidates need to be at the top of their list? Will their top prospects sniff the big leagues by September, 2019? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore di...

Manny Machado? Bryce Harper? J.T. Realmuto? With Joe Mauer out of the picture, what should they target this winter? Jake Depue and Derek Wetmore talk about offseason strategies for the Minnesota Twins, and remember the great career of Joe Mauer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joe Mauer once again wore his emotion on his sleeves as he thanked the people who've been with him during his Twins baseball career. That career came to an official end Monday, and Mauer explained the decision to hang up the spikes and much more at his goodbye press conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Derek Wetmore, Judd Zulgad, and Matthew Coller hopped on the radio after the Joe Mauer Retirement Press Conference to discuss the career & legacy of Joe Mauer. The boys also discuss the HOF credentials and what's next for the Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We already know that he's one of the greatest Twins ever, but is Joe Mauer a Hall of Famer? Derek Wetmore chats with Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller. Is Mauer a Hall of Famer? Where is the bronze statue going? Could Mauer have played another couple of years and been a part of a winning Twins team? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Darren Doogie Wolfson interviews Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey on 1500ESPN. (Note: This interview was before Joe Mauer's retirement decision was widely known.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What are the 5 biggest areas of needs for the Minnesota Twins this winter? Derek Wetmore hosted a Facebook Live show on Friday to address that question, and take all questions from listeners. Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, Patrick Corbin and Craig Kimbrel were discussed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Minnesota Twins have a new manager and are working on a coaching staff. Now, who should Rocco Baldelli visit first: Byron Buxton or Miguel Sano? Dan Hayes (The Athletic) joins to talk Twins, Byron Buxton, the manager hire and the biggest priority in free agency. Price check on Atlanta airfare: Who should Rocco Baldelli visit first? (with Dan Hayes) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Rocco Baldelli interviews with Mackey & Judd the day he was announced as the next manager of the Minnesota Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Highlights from Rocco Baldelli's first press conference as Twins manager. Target Field hosted the new manager, who spoke about leadership, analytics, and building personal connections with Twins players. His new bosses talked at length about what they liked so much about their new skipper. Derek Wetmore joins Manny Hill and Judd Zulgad to talk about what stood out. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Rocco Baldelli takes over as the next manager of the Minnesota Twins. -Good hire? -Biggest challenge and opportunity. -Pressure now turns to Derek Falvey and Thad Levine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Are you in on Manny Machado? After that, there are questions for how the Twins should approach their offseason. Filling the infield, rounding out the pitching staff, how to fix the bullpen and much more on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, with Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore. Names discussed: Manny Machado, Ryan Pressly, J.T. Realmuto, D.J. LeMahieu, Marwin Gonzalez, Eduardo Escobar, Danie...

Which MLB manager candidates should the Twins be interested in? What will be different between Paul Molitor and the next manager in Minnesota? Jake Depue joins the podcast to discuss the Twins' manager search, and a few candidates that have piqued our interest early. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Paul Molitor is out and the Twins have fallen on hard times. How do they improve from 78 wins to get back to the postseason? Well, it starts with some spending flexibilty getting put to good use this winter. Derek Wetmore hosts a Facebook Q&A on the Twins and their offseason ahead: New manager and money to spend, a big winter ahead in Minnesota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Paul Molitor is out as Twins manager but the club would like him to stay around in some other capacity. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine talked with the media for about 20 minutes on their decision to move on and find a "new voice" for the long-term future of the franchise. Here are some scenes from the press conference, and a breakdown from Derek Wetmore on 1500ESPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Phil Mackey & Derek Wetmore react to the Twins' firing of Paul Molitor. Did he deserve to stick around? What may have led to his departure? And what do the Twins do now, going forward? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

That was goodbye, right? Sunday's wonderful Joe Mauer tribute and send-off was perfect. Now we're left to wonder -- is Joe Mauer a Hall of Famer? And where does he rate among the all-time best players for the Twins? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If that was the final game of Joe Mauer's playing career with the Twins, they couldn't have scripted it any better. From his daughters on the field before the game, to a gap-shot double in his final plate appearance, to a stunning moment when he put on the catcher's gear one final time. Joe Mauer has had his storybook ending. Now all that's left is to decide if it was actually the end. See Privacy...

BONUS: Winning vibes and future plans, on Buxton, Gordon and Astudillo. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to discuss the 2018 Twins. What did the Byron Buxton decision do to the clubhouse? Is it concerning that Nick Gordon is not up this September? And how about this Willians Astudillo guy?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...