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The Twins currently hold the second Wild Card spot in the American League, and they've got a reasonable chance to punch that ticket. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the postseason odds for the Twins. Phil is especially bullish, and thinks that the Twins actually stack up fairly well in a postseason format.

This episode discusses the rotation, the lineup's collective breakout, and the Stat of the Week is about a real reason to be very optimistic that MVP-caliber Byron Buxton could be here to stay.

Byron Buxton has figured it out at the plate. Are you buying it this time? Whats the biggest difference between now and earlier this season?Also, CBO Derek Falvey joins the show to talk about Buxton, Miguel Sano, and the surprising Twins run to the postseason.

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Byron Buxton has figured it out at the plate. Are you buying it this time? Whats the biggest difference between now and earlier this season?

Also, CBO Derek Falvey joins the show to talk about Buxton, Miguel Sano, and the surprising Twins run to the postseason.

Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey are talking Twins at the Podcast Movement Convention in Anaheim (actually they're really here to scout the Twins' Wild Card competition...). This episode centers mostly around whether the streaking Twins should feel regretful about waving the white flag, to some degree, at the trade deadline. Did they make the wrong decision in retrospect? Also, Derek and Phil dive into the real reasons why the Twins have surged since August 1.

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Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey are talking Twins at the Podcast Movement Convention in Anaheim (actually they're really here to scout the Twins' Wild Card competition...). This episode centers mostly around whether the streaking Twins should feel regretful about waving the white flag, to some degree, at the trade deadline. Did they make the wrong decision in retrospect? Also, Derek and Phil dive into the real reasons why the Twins have surged since August 1.

Miguel Sano has a stress reaction in his shin and it landed him on the disabled list. A Minneapolis sports columnist took a swipe at Sano, and said that there are people within the organization that say they're worried about Miguel Sano's weight.The question is: Does it bother you? Derek Wetmore discusses with Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities.

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Miguel Sano has a stress reaction in his shin and it landed him on the disabled list. A Minneapolis sports columnist took a swipe at Sano, and said that there are people within the organization that say they're worried about Miguel Sano's weight.

The question is: Does it bother you? Derek Wetmore discusses with Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities.

The Twins are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Byron Buxton's emergence, whether or not it's for real this time. Plus, the imminent arrival of Glen Perkins after extensive rehab from shoulder surgery. But first, a brief explanation of why we've been quieter in recent weeks.

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The Twins are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Byron Buxton's emergence, whether or not it's for real this time. Plus, the imminent arrival of Glen Perkins after extensive rehab from shoulder surgery.

But first, a brief explanation of why we've been quieter in recent weeks.

The Twins are right in the thick of things in the American League Wild Card standings, despite selling off pieces at the MLB trade deadline. The 1500ESPN crew -- Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore -- discuss on Monday's show what needs to happen for the Twins to make the postseason. So far, it's mostly coming true, but will it last?Plus, digging deeper on important contributors like Byron Buxton, Jose Berrios, and also taking calls from listeners to wrap up the show.

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