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The Twins made an unusual hire Tuesday when they plucked a Major League scout from an uncommon spot. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad on 1500ESPN to discuss why it's a smart decision for the Twins -- and why it's just one example in a bigger trend we're seeing around Major League Baseball.

Plus, Wetmore discusses one thing that absolutely should be high on the Twins' list of priorities this winter.

The Twins have extended Paul Molitor and fired Neil Allen, meaning they're looking for a new pitching coach. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk about the relationship between Molitor and Falvey, how that led to a contract extension - rather than a managerial search - and what to expect from the Twins' decision makers going forward. The Twins also made some new hires on the baseball operations side of things, and that could play an important role in the team's future.

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Twins CBO Derek Falvey discusses his relationship with Paul Molitor during a radio interview on 1500ESPN with Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad. Paul Molitor signed a 3-year contract extension to remain the Twins manager through the 2020 season.

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The Twins have extended Paul Molitor and fired Neil Allen, meaning they're looking for a new pitching coach. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk about the relationship between Molitor and Falvey, how that led to a contract extension - rather than a managerial search - and what to expect from the Twins' decision makers going forward. The Twins also made some new hires on the baseball operations side of things, and that could play an important role in the team's future.

Twins CBO Derek Falvey discusses his relationship with Paul Molitor during a radio interview on 1500ESPN with Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad.

Paul Molitor signed a 3-year contract extension to remain the Twins manager through the 2020 season.

Why haven't the Twins finalized a Paul Molitor contract extension?Also, 5 reasons to be optimistic about the Twins going forward, from Byron Buxton to Derek Falvey. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey & Judd Zulgad in studio to discuss the latest on the Twins, with news and analysis from 1500ESPN.

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Why haven't the Twins finalized a Paul Molitor contract extension?

Also, 5 reasons to be optimistic about the Twins going forward, from Byron Buxton to Derek Falvey. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey & Judd Zulgad in studio to discuss the latest on the Twins, with news and analysis from 1500ESPN.

Ervin Santana had a weak start against the Yankees in the Wild Card game. Does that change how you think about him?Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the Twins' ace, the team's postseason shortcomings, and whether or not Minnesota will be back in that same position next year.

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Ervin Santana had a weak start against the Yankees in the Wild Card game. Does that change how you think about him?

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the Twins' ace, the team's postseason shortcomings, and whether or not Minnesota will be back in that same position next year.

Following the Twins' American League Wild Card Game loss to the Yankees, Phil Mackey, Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson and Chris Long take phone calls and react. Among the topics discussed: What could/should the Twins have done differently in this game? Did Ervin Santana fold under pressure? How can the Twins improve their pitching for the 2018 season?

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