The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

You may have heard: September is here and Byron Buxton did not get called up the Twins. Jake Depue joins Derek Wetmore to discuss that unpopular decision and much more. We dive into the guys who DID get the call-up, and a few others who should be in consideration. Plus, Jake gives a handful of prospects who've impressed him this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

A personal note on our changes to our station, 1500ESPN. And what if the Twins don't call up Byron Buxt? Plus some Twins notes on Chris Gimenez, Kyle Gibson, the starting rotation and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tyler Austin's on a power surge for the Twins. Are you buying what you're seeing? What's your favorite of these 30 ways to say "home run"? And will Byron Buxton get a call up to the big leagues this weekend? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stephen Gonsalves makes his debut. What should Twins fans expect? Tyler Austin could be an interesting prospect.... And was Ervin Santana's contract a disappointment? Derek Wetmore jumps in studio to answer all that and more pressing Twins questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins traded Fernando Rodney to the A's. So, who's the next closer? And what happens for the bullpen next year? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Byron Buxton is on the minor league disabled list with a wrist injury. His backward progress has been one of the stories of the 2018 season for the Twins. What should the Minnesota Twins do the rest of the year with the 24-year-old centerfielder? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to talk about Buxton's career arc. Where he's at now and where he could be headed.  See Privacy Policy at...

The sweep in Kansas City means the Twins are sellers, right? Is it now burn-it-down time? Should Brian Dozier be traded? Will he have suitors? Which teams would make sense? Also: Why have the Twins fallen flat this year? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Do you want to see Brian Dozier finish the season in Minnesota? How about Eduardo Escobar? What about just standing pat and giving the team a chance to catch the Indians? Listeners share their ideas for the rest of the season during this week's Friday Facebook show.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Should the Twins trade Eduardo Escobar? Would you trade Brian Dozier? Which pitchers on the roster need to be traded? Derek Wetmore hosts a Friday Twins chat on Facebook Live for 1500ESPN, talking all things Twins and the MLB non-waiver trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Which Twins player, if traded, would net the most in a trade? Derek Wetmore starts off Part II of the solo podcast with that question. Should the Twins "sell" a bunch of players and clear the way for players from the minors? If you're playing for 2019, which players need to stick around? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

Should Eddie Rosario have made the all-star team? Judd Zulgad is very adamant that he should have and that the voting is flawed. Derek Wetmore joins to talk Twins with Zulgad and Myron Medcalf on 1500ESPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins got swept by the Cubs on a hot weekend in Chicago. There are clearly concerning signs in the standings at this point in the season -- is it time to turn attention to 2019? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to talk Twins, including notes on the heat, Lance Lynn, his trade value, Brian Dozier and the trade deadline at the end of the month. See Privacy Policy at ht...

Is the extra-inning win a big one for the Minnesota Twins? Which players could get traded if they don't right the ship soon? And when will we seen Byron Buxton, Jorge Polanco and Ervin Santana? Derek Wetmore joins Brian Murphy on 1500ESPN to talk about the Twins with a month to go before MLB's non-waiver trade deadline. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Jose Berrios is having a great year, including a dominant start Sunday against Bartolo Colon and the Texas Rangers. Will he get any all-star consideration? Derek Wetmore joins the 1500ESPN studios to talk about Berrios, Colon, Byron Buxton and much more with the Minnesota Twins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

The Twins are investing in getting Buxton and Sano back on track. The two have fallen off the star track, and that's bad news for the 2018 season. But the Twins are committed to getting more out of the two former top prospects, and that could be great news for the rest of this season and beyond. Derek Wetmore joins Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller in the 1500ESPN studios to talk about the Twins and...

In a surprising move, the Twins have sent former all-star Miguel Sano to the low minors. What should we make of the move? What do YOU make of the move? Derek Wetmore hosts his Facebook Live Twins Chat to discuss the move and what it means for the Twins and Sano. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Twins should go after Manny Machado in free agency. At least, that's what Phil Mackey thinks -- and he brings a checklist of reasons why the Twins shouldn't fear a 10-year, lucrative contract for the young slugger. Derek Wetmore pokes holes in Phil's commentary. Welcome to this "Reckless Speculation" edition of the Touch 'em All Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali...

Should we be worried about Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton? Couldn't the Twins make the playoffs without those two guys playing at their peak? What about the great contributions from J.O. Berrios, Fernando Romero, Eddie Rosario and many others? Isn't that good enough? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad in the 1500ESPN studios to talk about the Twins, their concerns for 2018, and what the...

The Twins bumped Miguel Sano down in the order Friday night in hopes of relieving some pressure on the big slugger. Will it work? What else can the Twins do at this point? Derek Wetmore answers these questions and more on his Facebook show Friday before the Twins-Angels game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar are having career years. Rosario, specifically, has proven us to be wrong about his free-swinging ways, as he's improved his approach and turned himself into an all-star caliber player. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Rosario, Escobar, Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton, Nick Gordon, Jorge Polanco, Ehire Adrianza, Mitch Garver, Bobby Wilson and other Twins in this we...

Eddie Rosario hit 3 home runs and elevated the Twins to a dramatic walk-off victory Sunday against the Indians. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad in the 1500ESPN studios to discuss Rosario's heroics, the Twins' persistence and how he's become the best hitter on the Twins. Plus, Byron Buxton and an AL Central race update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The Twins have been snake bitten this year, and this week was no different on the injury front. Ervin Santana had a setback. Byron Buxton hit the disabled list with his broken toe. Joe Mauer had a setback during his return from concussion symptoms. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk about the Twins and the mounting concern over injuries See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Hanley Ramirez is reportedly out with the Red Sox. A lot of people are asking if that means the Twins should go after him. Derek Wetmore answers those questions -- and many more on the Twins -- during Friday's hangout on his Facebook page, Facebook.com/DerekWetmoreMLB https://facebook.com/derekwetmoreMLB/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1...

Are you concerned that Byron Buxton has taken a step back offensively? How much of his struggles are attributable to injuries? What's his biggest drawback right now for the Minnesota Twins? Derek Wetmore is in the 1500ESPN studios with Judd Zulgad and Brian Murphy to talk Buxton, Joe Mauer, the Twins and Ron Gardenhire's Detroit Tigers.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Do the Twins need to trade for a catcher now that Jason Castro is done for the season? Derek Wetmore thinks so, and we talked about it this week on the Facebook Live show. Jason Castro's backups are good at some things but are they good enough to help a team to the playoffs? Who would make sense for the Twins if they do go the trade route? Also, some fun with the Media Guide Game -- Jim Thome and...