Podcasts about general manager thad levine

We reflect on the traumatic events in Israel and try to wrap our minds around what is and has taken place, while emphasizing the importance of being more informed on what is happening in the world. We also played back an interview done earlier from DriveTime with DeRusha talking with an associate dean at the University of Minnesota. We bring you some Headlines and chat with Vice President and General Manager Thad Levine for the Minnesota Twins reflecting on Pablo Lopez and the other successes so far this postseason. 

The Twins came into September just a game back, but the season slipped away quickly this month. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the downward spiral the season took this month. Injuries have been a big factor this season, Thad discusses how that will play into off-season training and how to evaluate the teams medical processes. That and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been an up and down week for the team, General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to talk about it, including the walk-off walk Saturday night vs. the Giants. Carlos Correa has made some noise in the series against San Francisco, and also with comments about being in Minnesota long term. The G-M reacts to those welcoming words. He also provides updates on some pitchers on the mend and what role they could have coming down the stretch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests: Twins General Manager Thad Levine and Twins reporter for MLB.com Do-Hyoung Park. The Twins take on the Blue Jays at Target Field this weekend. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off discussing Whit Merrifield being able to join the Blue Jays in Toronto right away, John Schneider not being afraid to shuffle the batting order, and Alek Manoah's performance in Toronto's 9-3 win over Minnesota. Afterwards, Twins' Senior Vice President and General Manager Thad Levine re-joins the show with his read on MLB's trade deadline, how deals evolve after months of lead up, and the dogfight in the American League Central (26:58). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Was the trade of Nelson Cruz the only deal the Twins will make before Friday's 3pm deadline? Twins' General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the tough decision to move the slugger to Tampa, and how this week could play out. He said the team is not actively shopping guys who are not approaching free agency after this season, like Berrios and Buxton. Thad thinks the core of this team will be able to compete for the postseason in 2022, a belief that is supported by the teams who are calling and inquiring about making a deal. As Thad put it “if other teams think our players can help them win a championship, we believe they can help us win a championship.” He also gets into some of the factors that are making this a unique trade deadline, such as the timing of the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifteen games under .500 is not where the Twins expected to be at the midway point of the season. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” and admits that they have to re-evaluate how to determine if 2021 is a successful campaign. A key reason for the struggles has been the pitching and how it has regressed from the prior two seasons. Thad starts with issues in the bullpen, saying they built it the same way as in the past, but it did work out here in 2021. The front office is remaining optimistic, but also objective – meaning yes, they are engaging in trade talks, but they what to avoid “over-correcting”, still believing the core will be competitive in 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"It's a trade deadline edition of "Inside Twins" when General Manager Thad Levine joins Cory Provus. With the deadline set for 3pm central on Monday, Thad discusses the multiple layers going into possible deals, including the impact of the extended playoff format this season. He says the team is set to receive a big boost - but in the form of guys like Donaldson, Buxton and Odorizzi returning from the injured list. Thad also reflects on the decision by the team to not play last Thursday as a way to push for racial and equality."

It’s a trade deadline edition of “Inside Twins” when General Manager Thad Levine joins Cory Provus. With the deadline set for 3pm central on Monday, Thad discusses the multiple layers going into possible deals, including the impact of the extended playoff format this season. He says the team is set to receive a big boost – but in the form of guys like Donaldson, Buxton and Odorizzi returning from the injured list. Thad also reflects on the decision by the team to not play last Thursday as a way to push for racial and equality.

"After starting the week with 3 straight wins, the Twins have dropped 3 in a row heading into the series finale in Kansas City. General Manager Thad Levine joins Kris Atteberry for "Inside Twins" to discuss the week on and off the diamond, including Josh Donaldson landing on the injured list and Mitch Garver's slow start. With all the homers the Twins have hit so far, Thad covers if guys are trying to avoid first base coach Tommy Watkins. Plus, who would be in Thad's dream section of cardboard cutouts to decorate the stands in place of fans right now? That and more on this week's show."

“After starting the week with 3 straight wins, the Twins have dropped 3 in a row heading into the series finale in Kansas City. General Manager Thad Levine joins Kris Atteberry for “Inside Twins” to discuss the week on and off the diamond, including Josh Donaldson landing on the injured list and Mitch Garver’s slow start. With all the homers the Twins have hit so far, Thad covers if guys are trying to avoid first base coach Tommy Watkins. Plus, who would be in Thad’s dream section of cardboard cutouts to decorate the stands in place of fans right now? That and more on this week’s show.”

Pitchers and Catchers officially kick off the Spring Training schedule as the Twins Hot Stove Show catches up with Catcher Mitch Garver and General Manager Thad Levine fresh off the team’s first work out for 2020. Mitch Garver shares with us why this camp is more about consistency than change as well as the reason he is giving up his jersey number 18 for new teammate Kenta Maeda. Meanwhile Thad Levine unwraps the unique trade that brought Maeda to the Twins. The Twins have officially opened camp and we bring you directly down to the Florida sun in this week’s edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show.

Pitchers and Catchers officially kick off the Spring Training schedule as the Twins Hot Stove Show catches up with Catcher Mitch Garver and General Manager Thad Levine fresh off the team's first work out for 2020. Mitch Garver shares with us why this camp is more about consistency than change as well as the reason he is giving up his jersey number 18 for new teammate Kenta Maeda. Meanwhile Thad Levine unwraps the unique trade that brought Maeda to the Twins. The Twins have officially opened camp and we bring you directly down to the Florida sun in this week's edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show.

“Beside a pretty big series with Cleveland, the 1st place Twins are also dealing with starting pitcher Michael Pineda being suspended 60 games for use of a banned substance. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the circumstances to Pineda’s situation, how Michael has handled it and how it could be a moment that galvanizes the team in the stretch run towards the postseason. He also fills us in on the latest with Byron Buxton, as the center fielder has seen a shoulder specialist in California. To add some depth to the roster, the Twins acquired outfielder Ryan LaMarre – who spend part of 2018 with the team. Thad discusses that move and more on this week’s show.”

"Beside a pretty big series with Cleveland, the 1st place Twins are also dealing with starting pitcher Michael Pineda being suspended 60 games for use of a banned substance. General Manager Thad Levine joins "Inside Twins" to discuss the circumstances to Pineda's situation, how Michael has handled it and how it could be a moment that galvanizes the team in the stretch run towards the postseason. He also fills us in on the latest with Byron Buxton, as the center fielder has seen a shoulder specialist in California. To add some depth to the roster, the Twins acquired outfielder Ryan LaMarre - who spend part of 2018 with the team. Thad discusses that move and more on this week's show."

“The best team in baseball is enjoying and feeding off of the energy of their fans! General Manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” this week to chat about that and all of the layers that have went into the success so far here in 2019. He also covers the very interesting topics of visual learning, the ability of coaches to teach across a variety of spectrum and to also allow the players to “co-author” their plan.”

The best team in baseball is enjoying and feeding off of the energy of their fans! General Manager Thad Levine stops by "Inside Twins" this week to chat about that and all of the layers that have went into the success so far here in 2019. He also covers the very interesting topics of visual learning, the ability of coaches to teach across a variety of spectrum and to also allow the players to "co-author" their plan."

Twins VP and General Manager Thad Levine joins at the top of the hour. Gophers football coach PJ Fleck joins later in the hour. Sid, Dave & Mike field your phone calls.

The 10AM hour was packed with special guest. Twins player CJ Cron starts off the hour. Vikings GM Rick Spielman, Gophers football coach PJ Fleck and Twins VP & General Manager Thad Levine fill out the hour.

We are on Cruz control with our 1st show of 2019, as newest Twin Nelson Cruz joins this week’s show. While sitting on the beach in the Dominican Republic he chats about who, and what, had a hand in him signing with the team. “The Boomstick” then takes three cuts, including how he picked up that nickname. General Manager Thad Levine is familiar with Nelson from their time together in Texas, and he is very excited about adding this bat to the lineup and the impact Cruz can have on some of the younger players. Could the Twins be looking to add a closer next? Thad looks at that possibility and more on this week’s Hot Stove Show.

The Twins top pick in 2013, Kohl Stewart makes his major league debut, and General Manager Thad Levine joins the show to discuss Stewart’s long and winding road to the show. He also reacts to comments from Ervin Santana who said the front office “gave up on us”, respecting Ervin’s opinion - yet detailing the decision making process which led to the moves the team made. Speaking of trades, Thad chats about sending closer Fernando Rodney to Oakland and on the player the Twins received – Dakota Chalmers. He also provides on update on the chances that Michael Pineda and Byron Buxton will be called up in September, as Pineda has had a couple of good rehab assignments in Florida and Buxton is due to come of the D-L and play for Rochester on Tuesday.

Has the slow start out of the All-Star break made the Twins sellers as the trade deadline approaches? General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss that, explaining the team is always looking for “good baseball deals” whether selling or buying. Thad is ecstatic about Ervin Santana making his season debut on Wednesday in Toronto, and he sheds some light on the Rochester Red Wings employing the “opener” concept. We also receive updates on Sano, Buxton and more on this week’s show.

General Manager Thad Levine joins the season debut of “Inside Twins”. He looks at the solid first two games of the season, including good signs from Max Kepler. Logan Morrison gets the start at first today in Baltimore, he is looking for his first hit with the Twins but Thad says Logan has had good at-bats. He also discusses what they hope is a solid catching tandem of Jason Castro and Mitch Garver. Plus an injury update on pitchers Phil Hughes and Ervin Santana. Join us for this week’s episode.

There is a key new tool of the trade to assist with relief pitching, and General Manager Thad Levine explains its impact. He also dives into a popular newer metric/philosophy - Launch Angle. There is an update as far as what is next for Glen Perkins and Phil Hughes, some pre-draft talk and more.

On the latest episode of the Newsmakers podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Senior Vice President, General Manager Thad Levine to discuss the challenge of rebuilding a franchise, how Brian Dozier can follow up his breakout season and Byron Buxton's future.

Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey and General Manager Thad Levine have taken office with the Twins. Phil Mackey says it's the smartest hire the Twins have made in his lifetime. He and Derek Wetmore discuss.Plus, a behind-the-scenes observation on Levine. The Uber analogy. And two Sid Hartman stories worth sharing. Oh, and lots of Twins stuff. Buckle up for the offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Assistant General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Thad Levine, talks about going into arbitration with Mitch Moreland and concerns that he may have going into Spring Training.