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On this episode of Minnesota Sports Rewind (recorded in 2020), Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a World Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of Minnesota Sports Rewind (recorded in 2020), Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a World Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Minnesota Sports Rewind (recorded in 2020), Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a World Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of Minnesota Sports Rewind (recorded in 2020), Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore recap the 2006 Twins team which featured an MVP in Justin Morneau, Cy Young winner Johan Santana, and batting champion Joe Mauer. What would have happened if Francisco Liriano hadn't gotten hurt? Who was your favorite Twins "Piranha?"; (26:19) Justin Morneau joins the show to talk about what he remembers the most about the team; (42:00) Was this the greatest Twins team to never win a World Series? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got an extended Mackey & Judd with Ramie today as we're going three hours today with just Mackey and Ramie as Judd is off on vacation. The boys open the show discussing the state of QB play in the NFL and how it effects our thoughts on Kirk Cousins (1:00). Derek Wetmore then comes in for some Hot Stove talk (30:00). The second of three hours begins with a discussion of whether the Gophers are getting jobbed by "Brand Bias" as well as ESPN's Mike Golic Jr. joining to talk about college football (54:00). We close the second hour attempting to fix the College Football Ranking system and sharing stories of us getting kicked out of places (1:17:00). The final hour of our marathon Mackey & Judd with Ramie starts discussing Mackey's potential hot take that KAT is a Top-5 Player in the NBA... right now (1:47:00). We close out our show today with In Other News and wrapping it all up with Reusse (2:09:00).
*Derek Wetmore, Phil Mackey and Manny Hill break down the MLB Trade deadline speculation and the moves as they happen. *Glen Perkins joins the show: Says it will be a "missed opportunity" if the Twins don't make a move at the deadline. *Derek has a list of arms the Twins can still pursue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore sit down at Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis to talk about Joe Mauer's legacy as a Twin. Subjects include: Where does Joe Mauer rank among Twins greats? Just how good was his 2009 season? What would you add to Mauer's legacy? And what were your favorite Mauer moments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Twins reportedly offered Craig Kimbrel and he said, 'Thanks, but I'm going to pitch for the Cubs.' Well, at least part of that is true. But their interest in adding to the bullpen means they could stand to improve, and they seem to agree. Who are the names out there that could make sense for Minnesota before the MLB Trade Deadline? Derek Wetmore discusses with Ramie Makhlouf, Manny Hill, Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a night the Twins' bullpen didn't do its job, Craig Kimbrel agreed to a deal with the Cubs. That timing is, uh, not great. Glen Perkins shared with Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore why he believes not signing Kimbrel to a deal feels like a missed opportunity. It's a special Twins team and could use another arm in the late innings, and Kimbrel was available. At the same time, Perk says it's not fair to criticize the Twins without knowing the whole circumstances of the negotiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*The Twins take 3 of 4 in Tampa; is this team resilient? *It's June, thus time for Derek Wetmore to "Check the standings" *Was Ramie right about the Twins being able to handle losing Mitch Garver for a couple of weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill discuss the 5 teams in MLB that make the most sense for Craig Kimbrel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill each have a list of the 5 players they believe will finish with the most home runs on the Twins this season. Also, they introduce a new bit called the "Power Stroke of the Week", which higlights the most impressive home run of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Don't you LOL me, Derek Wetmore!" The guys from Mackey & Judd with Ramie are wading in the optimistic waters with the Twins in contention for the American League Central. Actually, they're diving in head-first! When Derek Wetmore tried to say we should have a little patience to see how this thing develops, Ramie Makhlouf was having NONE of it. What follows is the fun chat about a first-place Twins team. What if it's happening? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*The Twins are making their case as one of the best teams in baseball. Glen Perkins talks with Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore about the Minnesota Twins finding a new level this week. Other topics include: *Why this early success is more than a flash in the pan. *How is Martin Pérez finding success? *What the success of the pitching staff means for future free agents *Will the Twins make a big move this summer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thad Levine joins the SKOR North First-Place Twins Show to talk with Derek Wetmore, Judd Zulgad and Manny Hill. *Miguel Sano's impending return *Starting pitching *Kimbrel+Keuchel *Cleveland Indians' injury bug Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Is there room for concern for Adalberto Mejia and Michael Pineda? *What's with all the home runs? Derek Wetmore points out the record pace for homers in MLB in 2019. *Why aren't more people showing up to the ballpark? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Minnesota Twins are racing out and hitting all of the home runs this Major League season. As of this show, they trail only the Mariners in the American League (and their 49 homers is an eye-catching total). Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore share their assessment of the Twins at this point in the year, right after beating up and sweeping the Baltimore Orioles. And some are speculating that the ball must be juiced. Smarter people will sort that out, but what we want to know is this. IF the ball is juiced, do you care? And finally an appreciation for Willians Astudillo after attending La Tortuga Night at Target Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore went to La Tortuga Night at Target Field. This show is a review of the experience recorded at the venue. *T-shirts *Sandwhiches *Back-to-back-to-back home runs! *And how does Willians Astudillo not start on his night at Target Field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Want to start a bar fight over baseball debates? Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore have 5 sure-fire ways (maybe 6) to start a tussle just by expressing an opinion. From The CODE to the universal DH, these arguments might never have a satisfying resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Twins are off to a nice start in April and there's some optimism around this team right now. What are you most surprised about at the early point in the season? Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill each share their Twins surprises, and a few from around Major League Baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf recap the Twins successful opening weekend *Nelson Cruz looks to be locked in *Should the Twins retaliate with bean balls against the Indians? *Willians Astudillo's fun game *Byron Buxton is hitting the ball hard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill discuss who they think are the 5 most important players on the Twins in 2019, and there are a couple that may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Derek Wetmore gets you Zero=to-Caught up on the Twins *What needs to happen for the Twins to win the AL Central? *Are we really buying the Cleveland Indians? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Derek Wetmore thinks Alex Kirilloff could be up with the big club some time in 2019 *James Rowson talks about working with Rocco Baldelli and hitting *Wetmore and Mackey react to Rowson, and evaluate what could be the final roster *Is Buxton ready to take off? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Postseason baseball is right around the corner! OK, it's not. But the regular season is already here and the Twins are just days away from getting Target Field back in action for the 2019 campaign. Last week picked the Twins as one of our American League teams that could make a bid for postseason play. Which NL teams will still be standing in October? Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf have their favorites on the senior circuit in this episode of 5 thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the debut of the Glen Perkins Show! On this episode, Glen -- along with Phil Mackey & Derek Wetmore -- dive into these things, and more! * Glen's life after baseball: Does he miss the game? What is he up to now? Is he OK with how his career ended? * Are the Twins on the right track with their pitching philosophy? * How and why pitchers like Ryan Pressly become dominant seemingly overnight * MLB rule changes, especially as they apply to pitchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October baseball is right around the corner ... Or, maybe they'll have to finish spring training first before we get too far ahead of ourselves. Today on 5 thoughts, Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf are picking their 5 favorites to represent the A.L. in the MLB postseason. Let's get the first three out of the way: Can we all agree on the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros? Good? We'll fight about the rest of the bunch. Plus, the debut at SKOR North of a new segment -- Ramie's Recipes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wes Johnson is the new pitching coach and he joins the Twins as they aim to improve their pitching. What do we know about Wes from the college ranks? How will he try to make Twins pitchers better? Is it going to work? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dive into the topic on Touch 'Em All, for the SKOR North Twins show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson joins Touch 'Em All to discuss his first big league spring training with the Minnesota Twins. Derek Wetmore asks about the "Road to 95" and what it means to Stephen Gonsalves. Other topics covered: -Biomechanics and their impact on a pitching coach -Why Johnson doesn't want to be labeled "Mr. Data" or "Mr. Velocity." -Wes Johnson wants to have fun and educate Twins pitchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crack of the bat the smell of the grass... Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore are fantasizing about the summer at the ballpark. For today's 5 thoughts show: 5 reasons we're excited for summer and baseball season to get here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Derek Wetmore on why you shouldn't give up on Miguel Sano yet *What kind of player can Sano still turn into? *Why we haven't seen Nelson Cruz a lot in Spring Training *Concession prices are being lowered at Target Field Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Wetmore joins to start the show to discuss Sano's latest setback More notes from Spring Training Grittiest MN Athlete bracket update
Miguel Sano is having a second procedure to address the healing process with his wounded leg. Judd Zulgad is left wondering: Why is it always something with Miguel Sano? Derek Wetmore says this means Marwin Gonzalez will start at third base on opening day, and actually the Twins could weather this storm. When will Sano be back? What position will he play when he is back? And bigger-picture, what does this mean for Sano's career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Ramie Makhlouf & Phil Mackey stake their claim for the Twins to pursue free agent closer Craig Kimbrel. *Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore in Ft. Myers: How the Twins believe that they can get Martin Perez back on track. *More on what the Twins plans could be with their future infield depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Ryan Saunders coaching himself out of a job? Derke Wetmore on Twins Manny Lagos on Minnesota United Patriots' Character Coach leaves
It's projection season and we're up to the task. Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore each picked 5 guys from the Twins that will exceed their ZiPS projections, and let us list the reasons. Ramie was upset that he couldn't include Willians Astudillo officially -- because look at his projected stats! But the rest of the group overshooting their number forecasts would make for a very, very good season for the Minnesota Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
*Mackey, Ramie, Manny and Wetmore talk Buxton's ceiling and floor; Who are comparable players of the past and present? *Speculation on what the pitching staff will look like *Derek Wetmore talks pitching and development with Derek Falvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Wetmore talks with Twins CBO Derek Falvey on the Twins pitching staff as Spring Training is underway. Martin Perez, Michael Pineda, Adalberto Mejia and filling out a bullpen. How can the Twins get the most out of the pitchers on their roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Write That Down Derek Wetmore on Marwin Gonzalez and the Twins Wrap with Reusse
Marwin Gonzalez agreed to a 2-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. This show presents 5 thoughts on what it means for Minnesota, with Derek Wetmore and Dan Hayes. This completes the "low-key great offseason" for the Twins. 1. What does this say about the offseason commitment in regard to the payroll for the Twins? 2. What position(s) will he play for this club? 3. Can you make the case that he should be a starter in Minnesota? And where would that be? 4. Is this the last move of the winter? And how will it impact next winter? 5. Is Willians Astudillo going to make the club? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys discuss the comments made by Adam Thielen's agent today Derek Wetmore on the Twins, Machado's new deal, and MLB A discussion about the ESPN article about Tim Donaghy
*Derek Wetmore predicts 25-man roster *Will Willians Astudillo make the cut? *Thad Levine has early thoughts on spring training, including Miguel Sano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reckless trade speculation Derek Wetmore on the Twins NBA All-Star Game discussion
The Twins signed Jorge Polanco to a contract extension. Do we like the signing? What are the other comparable deals around the league? They also agreed that Max Kepler gets his extension. Do we like THAT deal? And are there other deals in the MLB that we think mirror his? Does this mean they should go get your big-name free agents? Would you go get closer Craig Kimbrel? What changes about the winter plan now that these two guys are in the fold for the long haul. Any other Twins contract extensions on the horizon? Which players would you approach with this type of deal if you're Minnesota? Are these contracts the new Moneyball? The next market inefficiency? Derek Wetmore, Phil Mackey and Ramie Makhlouf discuss on this week's Emergency Edition of '5 thoughts' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Twins could be looking at contract extensions for some of their young core, and Phil Mackey, Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore discuss what a new deal could look like for Byron Buxton. Also, more "reckless speculation" on Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best prospect in the Minnesota Twins farm system is ... Alex Kirilloff. There's plenty of talk about Royce Lewis -- and it's been deserved -- but the person getting overlooked too often is Kirilloff, says Derek Wetmore. Phil Mackey chimes in on the underrated prospect who could be "on the radar" for a callup as early as 2019, per Mackey. Also: Who are you stone-cold counting on for a bounce back in 2019? Who is the most likely Twins player to start the 2019 All-Star Game? Who is your closer on Opening Day? And over which movie do you get the most flack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore, Ramie Makhlouf and Manny Hill give their optimistic outlook on the Twins in 2019. Also, Derek has thoughts on who could potentially represent the Twins in the All-Star Game in Cleveland in July. Later, the guys go over some proposed rule changes in MLB. Should the DH be applied to both leagues? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Twins apparently don't want to swing for the fences with this year's crop of superstar free agents. They have to eventually, right? Derek Wetmore and Ramie Makhlouf dig into the Craig Kimbrel reports, plus much more on the future of the Twins and free agency. Who are the biggest names at the top of the class in 2020? 2021? Will Nolan Arenado find himself in a Twins uniform in the future? Mike Trout? Francisco Lindor? Plenty of Reckless Speculation (tm) on this SKOR North Twins show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should the Twins be in on Craig Kimbrel? Do you want Minnesota to sign the market's premier reliever to add to the bullpen? Ramie Makhlouf, Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey debate the idea of the Twins going after the 30-year-old flamethrower reliever. Mackey explains why the Twins should be in, Wetmore tells us why it may not be a good idea -- and why the Twins won't do it this year. How about some other options to upgrade Minnesota's bullpen without spending $60million? Also, Ramie gets his chance to express his newly found fandom of Willians Astudillo. Madlibs: IF Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano return to peak form in 2019, the Minnesota Twins will _____. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Judd and Manny start with the Opening Bell, and Judd is ready for the Wild to call it all off and start selling off everyone. Kevin Seifert of ESPN joins for NFL discussion, and later Derek Wetmore has thoughts on the Twins offseason.