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Why would the Twins give up on a young slugger like Oswaldo Arcia? Especially in a lost season, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss how they can't figure out why that move makes sense for this year's Twins.

Plus, is it time to be concerned about Byron Buxton's strikeouts?

What do we think of Max Kepler?

Who will be closing for the 2017 Twins?

The problem with this year's team starts with expensive and underperforming starting pitching.

Terry Ryan has been bad at one very important thing in his second stint as Twins GM - signing free agent starting pitchers. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that issue on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. What is the thing that the Twins can hang their hat on right now? Is there even one? What are you watching for the rest of the season?

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Terry Ryan has been bad at one very important thing in his second stint as Twins GM - signing free agent starting pitchers.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that issue on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast.

What is the thing that the Twins can hang their hat on right now? Is there even one?

What are you watching for the rest of the season?

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore argue about Kevin Jepsen and why he's still the Twins' closer despite a terrible two-month stretch. Plus, 6 depressing Twins statistics with an optimistic spin. And crediting Eduardo Nunez for his breakout season. Would you trade Nunez if you were the Twins?

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore argue about Kevin Jepsen and why he's still the Twins' closer despite a terrible two-month stretch. Plus, 6 depressing Twins statistics with an optimistic spin. And crediting Eduardo Nunez for his breakout season. Would you trade Nunez if you were the Twins?

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore agree on Byron Buxton: He still has superstar potential. They talk on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast about how there's not a perfect time to call up podcasts, and that it makes perfect sense for the Twins to try it now. Also, Phil Hughes to the bullpen is yet another sign of how the starting pitching has severely hampered Minnesota's chances to compete this season. Those topics and more on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast from 1500 ESPN.

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore agree on Byron Buxton: He still has superstar potential. They talk on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast about how there's not a perfect time to call up podcasts, and that it makes perfect sense for the Twins to try it now.

Also, Phil Hughes to the bullpen is yet another sign of how the starting pitching has severely hampered Minnesota's chances to compete this season.

Those topics and more on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast from 1500 ESPN.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dive into the carnage of the Twins season. Do people need to be fired? What would the timing look like if you made huge changes? Do you think the Pohlad family will decide it's time to make those changes?Also, on Brian Dozier and tweaking his approach at the plate. Is it the right idea? Why hasn't this happened before? What happens if it doesn't work?

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Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore dive into the carnage of the Twins season. Do people need to be fired? What would the timing look like if you made huge changes? Do you think the Pohlad family will decide it's time to make those changes?

Also, on Brian Dozier and tweaking his approach at the plate. Is it the right idea? Why hasn't this happened before? What happens if it doesn't work?

On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore talk about the good and bad we saw from young starter Jose Berrios before he was optioned to the minor leagues.Plus, Joe Mauer is having a bad May after a terrific April. Are you buying or selling his stock?Do you think Robbie Grossman will play for the Twins this year?

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