The SKOR North Twins Show - A Minnesota Twins Podcast

*Judd, Ramie and Derek recap Devin Smeltzer's impressive MLB debut, and his story to this point *Twins CBO Derek Falvey joins with thoughts on Smeltzer, Buxton's status, and when Mitch Garver could be back *Another edition of "Did the Twins Bullpen do it's Job"?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a live taping of The SKOR North Twins Show at Fulton Brewery in Minneapolis! Mackey, Ramie, Judd and Derek discuss their favorite Twins teams ever and what trades they would make to push this year's squad over the hump in October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Reusse remembers his friend and long-time Texas Rangers beat writer Gerry Fraley *Buster Olney joins to reflect on the late Bill Buckner, discuss the future of Dustin Pedroia, and go over his MLB Power Rankings; Where does he have the Twins ranked? *More on Bill Buckner and the 1986 World Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*The Twins continue to hit bombs; Is BombaSota the nickname to go with? *The Twins/Brewers series is a playoff-like atmosphere *Glen Perkins talks Twins homers; Also should they make a move at the deadline?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Sports Rewind is brand new and available anywhere you find podcasts. Subscribe, please! On this episode: Mackey, Ramie and Wetmore discuss Game 5 of the 2002 ALDS -- otherwise known as "The Moneyball Game" between the Oakland A's and Minnesota Twins. Michael Cuddyer joins to share memories from this era of Twins baseball as well.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Judd on Twins continued power surge: "It is nuts... it's incredible" *The Twins improved pitching; How many people behind the scenes have made an impact? *A quick 5 Thoughts from DerekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Nelson Cruz evaluated in Minnesota, could be nearing a return *Miguel Sano is working on tracking breaking pitches *That tracking went very well against Matt Harvey *The Twins really like C.J. Cron defensively, and they got a trustworthy scouting report from Rocco Baldelli *Making consistent, quality contact early in counts Derek Wetmore discuss Falvey's insights from the TV broadcast, with Manny Hill and Judd Zulgad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletic's Eno Sarris joined Matthew Coller on the SKOR North Live to talk baseball and why, shocking, strikeouts are bad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*How did the Twins find Martin Perez? *What's changed to make him a better pitcher? *Is this for real? *What role does Derek Falvey play in the process?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Are we waiting expecting good things to happen to the Twins now? *Did the Twins Pen do it's job? A check in on Rogers, Magill, and May *Rhett Bollinger talks Angels and gives his thoughts on the Twins hot startSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*How good can this team be if Miguel Sano reaches his full potential? *New game; Did the Twins bullpen do their job? *Has the Twins Organization put themselves in a position for long-term title contention?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Reusse and Manny remember the 1994 Montreal Expos, who finished with the best record in baseball in a season that was cut short because of the players strike that year *The great Tom Kelly talks pitching, and has a couple of stories on Kent Hrbek and Brad Radke *Tim Kurkjian of ESPN joins for news and notes around Major League BaseballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Twins Dir. of Communications and Player Relations Dustin Morse joins the show out of the gate to discuss what has made the Twins so successful this season. * How much credit should Rocco Baldelli get for the Twins being this good? *Will the power numbers cool off for the Twins this season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*What's it like as a reliever, with the game on the line, pitching to one of the best hitters in baseball? Glen Perkins has been there before, and a few Twins relievers were in that spot this week. *Are we going to continue to accept that ball-strike calls will be missed? Would MLB players support more help from technology to help umpires get more calls correct? *Gardy was in town and got tossed, and Perk has stories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Ramie, Judd, Derek & Manny are at CHS Field in St. Paul, home of the St. Paul Saints. *The time to pounce is now for the Twins, says Ramie and Judd. Does Derek agree? *Making the case again for robot umpiresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Ramie and Derek discuss how the Twins plan to replace Mitch Garver's production at the plate and from behind the dish; Was Shani Ohtani's slide clean; The unbelievable defensive ability from Byron Buxton and where does Miguel Sano fit in?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Reusse talks with Manny Hill; former Twins and current Angels beat writer Rhett Bollinger; as well as Buster Olney about baseball and 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.

"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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Derek & Ramie recap the weekend split with the Tigers; They say no reason for concern *Twins CBO Derek Falvey joins; Elaborates on what has worked for Perez; Still high on PinedaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Derek, Ramie & Manny are all sold on the Twins pitching staff. *Ramie is convinced the offense will continue to shine *Manny believes Mitch Garver is legit *Is Taylor Rogers going to continue this dominance?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Ramie is not surprised at the Twins start; Has this all gone according to the Twins' plan? *Mitch Garver continues to rake; Derek dives into just how good the Twins' catcher has been *"This offense is the best I've seen in years" - Derek Wetmore *More attendance talk: Only 17,000 on average at Target Field so far this yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jayson Stark made his weekly visit to Mackey & Judd with Ramie to talk all things hardcore baseball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 bugSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Chris Reuvers joins Reusse to preview the upcoming Town Ball Classic *Tom Kelly talks Twins, and why Rich Becker struggled as a leadoff hitter *Tim Kurkjian on Kyle Hendricks' quick performance, and the rest of MLBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*After losing 2 of 3 in the Bronx, Judd, Derek and Manny say #ItsStillHappening *Twins GM Thad Levine joins to talk pitching staff, and when Miguel Sano could return to the lineup *Should the Twins trade for Madison Bumgarner?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Derek has thoughts on the 5 things that have gone in the Twins favor so far this season *How Mitch Garver's growth as a defensive catcher has provided a boost and given the Twins more options *This pitching staff might be better than we realizeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Glen Perkins interviews Astros reliever Ryan Pressly about getting traded from the Twins, throwing his curveball and becoming a star reliever. *What's it like to go from a Rule 5 pickup to one of the best relievers in baseball? *Perk has thoughts on the first-place Twins and the injuries mounting for the Cleveland Indians.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Reusse and Manny discuss how the shift has changed how teams view defensive infielders, and elininated the classic double play *Buster Olney of ESPN joins with thoughts on the Red Sox Struggles, the Orioles being a dumpster fire, and declining attendance around baseball *Patrick has a few notes on Gopher baseball, and the most surprisingly improved Twin thus far.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 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*The shifts, bullpens, strikeouts, home runs, data ... Baseball has be flipped upside down the past decade or so. What changes stand out to you? *What are the next -- or the current -- market inefficiencies, now that every team has read Moneyball. *Caller Randy called in because he wanted more football talk on the show. Wrong show, buddy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*More bullpen struggles in Houston; Judd wants to put the pressure on for improvement *Angel Hernandez is still terrible; Ramie says it's time for electronic strikezones *Byron Buxton is awesome; Derek goes more into what has made him betterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Reusse & Manny chat about all the balls leaving the yard *Tom Kelly on the Twins lineup, and bullpen concerns *Tim Kurkjian on all the homers around MLBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*This Twins lineup is for real; Derek & Ramie tell you why *When will people buy into the Twins? *Is Eddie Rosario a legit star? *Can the Twins win 90 games?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Glen Perkins shares his thoughts on Craig Kimbrel, what he would mean to the Twins bullpen, and his No. 1 unknown as to why Kimbrel hasn't signed. Perk also picks the Vikings schedule, and shares his take on what counts as, "batting around."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*After the C.J. Cron play, Judd wants to bring back the runner/catcher collisions. *More on the Twins bullpen issues; Is it fixable from within? *Judd is fired up over the scheduling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Reusse and Manny have thoughts on Jackie Robinson's impact *Patrick tells a few stories from the All-Star games of the past with Willie Mays, Henry Aaron and more *Buster Olney on the surprising starts for some of the teams around baseball, Byron Buxton's great start, and the issue with contract extenstions around the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Judd & Derek debate the Twins bullpen issues, and the risk or reward of signing Kimbrel *Glen Perkins joins to discuss the Twins pen, and player contracts *Is baseball headed for a work stoppage?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Judd on Kimbrel: " If you can do 3 yrs/$45 mil, do it today" *Buy or Sell on the Twins? *Ramie: Window is open for the Twins nowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Perk, Phil & Derek discuss the Twins decision to use Vasquez in New York *"It's so stupid..." - Perkins on Archer throwing at Dietrich *Glen recalls his run-in with Josh Donaldson *Kyle Gibson joins the showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Judd and Derek talk Mitch Garver's improvement behind the plate *Just how good is this Twins lineup? *The Indians are losing Mike Clevinger for an extended period of time. How big of a loss is this for Cleveland? *Judd loves Justin Morneau's analysisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Athletics Jayson Stark joins Mackey & Judd with Ramie every Wednesday and today the boys all discussed the Twins hammering good pitchers early in the season, what to think about the hypocrisy around the unwritten rules, and Jayson's weekly trivia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Tom Kelly on the Twins start, bullpen usage, early season scheduling, and even talks a little basketball *Tim Kurkjian of ESPN joins from Boston on the Red Sox rough start to the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Recapping the weekend series in Philly/Max Kepler is on fire *Checking in on the Cleveland Indians *Miguel Sano is lifting heavy objects *Who else would you extend on the Twins roster? *Bobby Nightengale of Cincinnati Enquirer discusses Pirates/Reds Brawl See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Derek, Ramie & Manny are at Day Block Brewing in downtown Minneapolis *What are the 5 most important things about the Twins so far this season? *Willians Astudillo continues to impress *Praising the Twins depth and veratility See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.