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The Twins need to boost their payroll -- and not where you might be thinking. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast the idea that building out the front office is a more important long-term investment than buying the latest free agent.

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The Twins need to boost their payroll -- and not where you might be thinking.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast the idea that building out the front office is a more important long-term investment than buying the latest free agent.

SPECIAL EPISODE. This podcast is the latest episode of the Sports Analytics Department podcast, with host Matthew Coller. Check out his podcast on PodcastOne or iTunes. Matthew Coller and 1500ESPN Twins reporter Derek Wetmore discuss how new Twins management has a long way to go to catch up with the top teams in analytics. What areas of the game can they use to gain an advantage over teams that have been using stats for years? How can they use things like pitcher health, defensive metrics and swings at long-shot players to get there? Have a listen and find out...

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SPECIAL EPISODE. This podcast is the latest episode of the Sports Analytics Department podcast, with host Matthew Coller. Check out his podcast on PodcastOne or iTunes.

Matthew Coller and 1500ESPN Twins reporter Derek Wetmore discuss how new Twins management has a long way to go to catch up with the top teams in analytics. What areas of the game can they use to gain an advantage over teams that have been using stats for years? How can they use things like pitcher health, defensive metrics and swings at long-shot players to get there? Have a listen and find out...

The Twins have a pitching problem. It's OK to admit it. The first step to recovery is acknowledging that it's an issue. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 5 pitchers that could help the Twins solve their awful starting rotation. Mostly, Mackey laughs at Wetmore for 3/5 of his list as Wetmore spars to defend himself. Rich Hill, Jeremy Hellickson, Ivan Nova, Trevor May and Chris Sale.

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The Twins have a pitching problem. It's OK to admit it. The first step to recovery is acknowledging that it's an issue.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 5 pitchers that could help the Twins solve their awful starting rotation. Mostly, Mackey laughs at Wetmore for 3/5 of his list as Wetmore spars to defend himself.

Rich Hill, Jeremy Hellickson, Ivan Nova, Trevor May and Chris Sale.

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!

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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!

The Cubs have won the World Series! And the Cleveland Indians had a terrific season as well, and came up just short of the top prize. What can the Twins learn from the success of those teams?Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that in the latest Touch 'Em All podcast.5 trades that shaped the 2016 World Series.The impact of luck.The importance of patience.

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The Cubs have won the World Series! And the Cleveland Indians had a terrific season as well, and came up just short of the top prize. What can the Twins learn from the success of those teams?

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that in the latest Touch 'Em All podcast.

5 trades that shaped the 2016 World Series.

The impact of luck.

The importance of patience.