The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

What will the remaining free agents do? Is it panic time to sign? And Derek Wetmore had a chat with new Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi about how the Rays approached the pitching chess match. He shares some details about that conversation and what you should watch for with his pitch mix now that he's with the Twins. If you love baseball, hang around! Judd Zulgad, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore on 1500E...

Patrick Reusse -- No. 9 on the BBWAA member list -- joins Derek Wetmore to talk about the Twins. Phil Mackey will be back next time. Logan Morrison gets us talking about launch angle. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have taken over the Twins. What's Pat's opinion on the new front office and their data-driven approach? Pat talks about some of the original analytical thinkers -- before Bill James and B...

The Twins offense just added a big bat to a group that was already really good down the stretch last year. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN from Fort Myers, Florida, to deliver the hot take of the spring so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What does Jake Odorizzi do when he's at his best? Is it a concern that he gave up so many home runs last year with the Rays? What do we know about his 'stuff' -- his fastball, splitter and his ability to put hitters away? Logan Morrison hit a lot of home runs and he came at an inexpensive price tag. Should we buy into Morrison as a big-time power hitter? Should Twins fans be excited about the powe...

Logan Morrison should be getting to Fort Myers soon. When will we see him in games? When will Miguel Sano play? And what's the plan for him this year? Also, are there any camp battles that you still have your eye on? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad from Fort Myers to talk all things Twins spring training. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

The Twins are solidly in the Wild Card mix in the American League after signing Logan Morrison and trading for Jake Odorizzi. Do you believe in Logan Morrison's breakout 2017 season? What does it mean for the Twins this year? Are they going to the postseason? How many games do you think that they'll win? Do they still need to make more moves? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad from Tw...

The Twins added Logan Morrison in a surprise signing to improve a strength on a relatively cheap contract.  Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss what it means to the lineup, what it means for Kennys Vargas, and what move they would make next if they were running the Twins.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

One report from Jon Heyman has tied the Twins to Lance Lynn. The Twins just cleared a roster spot by putting a relieveron outright waivers.  Do those to things add up to the Twins making a move for Lance Lynn? Derek Wetmore joins 1500ESPN from Fort Myers, so Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad can rev up the engine on the Reckless Speculation Machine.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Phil Hughes says that he doesn't want to be the guy with a bad contract. But what are the expectations for him from the Twins? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN to talk about Hughes, shortstop Nick Gordon, and the emergence of Eddie Rosario. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

The Tampa Bay Rays appear to be trading everything that's not nailed down to the floor -- and some things that are.  Should the Twins call back and revisit Chris Archer trade discussions? Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad live from Twins spring training in Fort Myers to talk about the deal from both perspectives.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...

Miguel Sano showed up to camp heavy after offseason surgery and faces an MLB investigations into improper behavior. What do the Twins think of Sano as a player and is it unreasonable to ask for more from him off the field? Also, should Jake Odorizzi be enough to get the Twins to where they want to go? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to discuss. See Priv...

Updates from Fort Myers on 1500ESPN: At least 2 pieces of good news surrounding newest Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Plus, do you like the Anibal Sanchez signing? And what's the latest with Miguel Sano? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Matthew Coller to discuss the Minnesota Twins from Fort Myers, Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

On its face, the Jake Odorizzi trade is a clear positive for the Twins. Will it keep them from making other improvements? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore (from Fort Myers) discuss everything Odorizzi (and Yu Darvish). Plus, Anibal Sanchez is a pitcher. And Stat of the week: On home runs and high fastballs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

The Twins need a starting pitcher and some MLB-quality arms are starting to sign with other teams. Should the Twins have been in on that run of pitchers? Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Chris Long on 1500ESPN to discuss the Twins from the spring training home in Fort Myers, Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

Byron Buxton broke out last season and was one of the best players for the Twins down the stretch. What's a fair expectation for the Gold Glove centerfielder this time around? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Myron Medcalf on 1500ESPN to discuss the Twins and Buxton and Yu Darvish and, yes, Zack Greinke. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

With Derek Wetmore in Fort Myers and Phil Mackey back in frigid Minneapolis, the boys engage in some "reckless speculation" about Tampa Bay Rays ace pitcher Chris Archer. What would they give up to land him? Who is off limits? Would you include Royce Lewis in a deal? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Will the Twins add a pitcher before the start of the season? Will Chris Archer be a Twin by opening day? Are the Twins a postseason team right now? What's the latest on Miguel Sano and when will he report to Twins spring training? From Fort Myers, Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN to talk all things Twins as spring training gets underway. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

Derek Wetmore (from Fort Myers) and Phil Mackey discuss the Yu Darvish fallout. Should the Twins have gone an extra year and/or more money to land him? The boys examine the history of $100 million contracts handed out to older pitchers, and the results aren't pretty, but it's possible the Twins could have structured the contract in an advantageous way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

The Twins need to fill out the rest of their roster. What will that look like this spring? Is Yu Darvish happening? Would a Chris Archer trade make sense? How many more starting pitchers need to be signed or added in other ways? 1500ESPN's Derek Wetmore hosts a solo chat with listeners to talk through his thoughts about the current version of the team's 25-man roster. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Is Yu Darvish going to sign with the Dodgers? Will the free agent market just get moving already? Derek Wetmore joins Mackey & Judd on 1500ESPN to talk about the Twins, the latest on the free-agent market, and the climbing price of movie tickets.  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 the opportunity to spend big money and sign Yu Darvish. Will they do it? Should they do it? Hypothetical game from the reckless speculation department: Would you rather sign Darvish for big money, or wait until July and give up a haul of prospects for Chris Archer? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk abou the Twins and their next move in the starting rotation. See Privacy Policy at h...

Phil Mackey explains how the Twins should structure a Yu Darvish contract in a way that makes sense for all parties. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN - Topics discussed include: The Twins signed Addison Reed; Should they go after Yu Darvish next?; Why is the free agent market moving slowly?; Is this the year for the Twins to capitalize and sign a big name pitcher? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

Derek Wetmore holds a Twins Q&A session. Some topics discussed: Yu Darvish, MLB free agency, Minnesota Twins and Brian Dozier's contract situation. Twins Q&A answering any MLB offseason questions for the ice-cold stove. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad welcome in Derek Wetmore of 1500ESPN to try to figure out a way to improve Major League Baseball's slow-moving offseason. Can we incentivize teams to act earlier in the winter to make this thing fun for fans again? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .