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Torii Hunter made his TV debut and it was a hit. We're sincerely sorry for that bad pun. We'll do better. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the possible value of a guy like Torii Hunter, and why a local TV broadcast (or a grinding coaching job) won't be the only avenue open to him. It's also bobblehead giveaway week! And what's next for Byron Buxton? Is he back on track? Does he need more work? Would you send him down if he doesn't start making more contact?

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Torii Hunter made his TV debut and it was a hit. We're sincerely sorry for that bad pun. We'll do better.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the possible value of a guy like Torii Hunter, and why a local TV broadcast (or a grinding coaching job) won't be the only avenue open to him. It's also bobblehead giveaway week!

And what's next for Byron Buxton? Is he back on track? Does he need more work? Would you send him down if he doesn't start making more contact?

Optimism Reigns on this bonus episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, from Monday's Mackey & Judd show on 1500ESPN. Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 reasons for genuine optimism with regard to the 2017 Twins season. What's gone wrong with Kyle Gibson? And how much longer is he going to be pitching for the Twins?Also, a discussion about the ethics of self-policing in baseball. Did Twins-Tigers go too far? Is Miguel Sano in the wrong? Are the Tigers?

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Optimism Reigns on this bonus episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, from Monday's Mackey & Judd show on 1500ESPN.

Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 reasons for genuine optimism with regard to the 2017 Twins season.

What's gone wrong with Kyle Gibson? And how much longer is he going to be pitching for the Twins?

Also, a discussion about the ethics of self-policing in baseball. Did Twins-Tigers go too far? Is Miguel Sano in the wrong? Are the Tigers?

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have implemented some smart processes, and Phil Mackey is on board. Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 such changes on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. And you can win a Brian Dozier bobblehead by answering this trivia question correctly! Listen to the episode for details.

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Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have implemented some smart processes, and Phil Mackey is on board. Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 such changes on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast.

And you can win a Brian Dozier bobblehead by answering this trivia question correctly! Listen to the episode for details.

Joe Mauer was shifted to an extreme degree this weekend, and he doesn't seem interested in adjusting to pull the ball to right field. Bert Blyleven pointed that out on TV--are his criticisms accurate? Also, watch what pitchers are doing to Byron Buxton when he gets to two strikes. It'll tell you a lot about what they think of him.

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Joe Mauer was shifted to an extreme degree this weekend, and he doesn't seem interested in adjusting to pull the ball to right field. Bert Blyleven pointed that out on TV--are his criticisms accurate? Also, watch what pitchers are doing to Byron Buxton when he gets to two strikes. It'll tell you a lot about what they think of him.

The 5-1 Twins have gotten off to a great start to the year, and you can't take that away from them. Do you expect any of this to last? Will the Twins contend this year? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore from 1500ESPN discuss that on the latest episode. On the flip side, what are the concerning things you've seen so far from the Twins? What's wrong with Byron Buxton? Can he straighten it out at the plate? A little Twins trivia to start the show. And tune in next week for a bobblehead giveaway in our next edition of Twins Trivia!

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The 5-1 Twins have gotten off to a great start to the year, and you can't take that away from them. Do you expect any of this to last? Will the Twins contend this year? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore from 1500ESPN discuss that on the latest episode.

On the flip side, what are the concerning things you've seen so far from the Twins?

What's wrong with Byron Buxton? Can he straighten it out at the plate? A little Twins trivia to start the show. And tune in next week for a bobblehead giveaway in our next edition of Twins Trivia!