The SKOR North Twins Show | a Minnesota Twins podcast

Nick Anderson is a former Twins farmhand and he grew up in Minnesota. This season he surfaced in the big leagues and kicked down the MLB doors and became one of the best strikeout artists in the game. In this bonus episode, he shares his story - from his rise through independent baseball and the minor leagues, to a velocity spike and pitching in crucial spots in October.

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Should the Twins get involved in the trade sweepstakes surrounding Mookie Betts? What would Minnesota need to give up to get the former AL MVP in a Twins uniform for 2020?

Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss the possibility on the SKOR North Twins Show. Plus, other aggressive moves that could make sense -- Zack Wheeler, Hyun-jin Ryu, Madison Bumgarner -- from a Twins perspective. And Yasmani Grandal to the White Sox officially puts that team on the map for 2020.

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Our friend Darren Doogie Wolfson is reporting that the Twins will express interest in Zack Wheeler and Madison Bumgarner. If they get those two guys to go along with Jake Odorizzi, are you satisfied with the offseason?

Derek Wetmore would take a different approach. Ramie Makhlouf wants the pitchers. Those two get together for this SKOR North Twins Show to hash out their strategies for the winter going into 2020.

Topics include: Sergio Romo, Yasmani Grandal, Gerrit Cole, Cole Hamels, Madison Bumgarner, Zack Wheeler, Jake Odorizzi, Hyun-jin Ryu, Scott Boras, Stephen Strasburg, Jose Berrios, Matt Chapman, Kris Bryant, and more!

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*Reusse, Wetmore, and Manny discuss the latest on the controversy surrounding the Houston Astros. What is MLB going to do to resolve this?

(27:30): Reusse has a big name trade target for the Twins to pursue this offseason: "I know for a fact the skipper of this team loves him"

*What's next for the Twins rotation now that Jake Odorizzi accepted his qualifying offer?

(39:00): Reusse gives his thoughts on the Modern Baseball Era Ballot for the Hall of Fame.

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Should the Twins pursue free agent catcher Yasmani Grandal? Is two star catchers a luxury that the Twins can afford?

Derek Wetmore and Phil Mackey discuss the offseason ahead -- after Jake Odorizzi's Qualifying Offer decision -- on the Hot Stove edition of the show!

The name of this show could be pitching, pitching, pitching (and catching and defense and offense).

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There are several players that got the Qualifying Offer that could or should interest the Twins -- if they turn down the 1-year offer and become free agents.

Also, what it says about the Twins that other teams are raiding their ranks to hire and promote people in other organizations. Ramie Makhlouf and Derek Wetmore on a midweek edition of the SKOR North AL Central Champs Twins Show.

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*Reusse asks Derek Wetmore about his year covering the Orioles, and where that franchise is now after the Nationals won the World Series.

*Could the Twins be losing a few members of their coaching staff this offseason?

*Reusse: "I think you gotta figure out a way to get Garver in the lineup for 120 games..."

*Should Jake Odorizzi take the qualifying offer from the Twins?

*With Nelson Cruz's great season, Patrick, Derek and Manny look back at some of the best performances by athletes in their late 30s into their 40s.

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Mitch Garver is the second catcher in Minnesota Twins history to win a Silver Slugger award, and the other is Joe Mauer. That's good company for a catcher in Minnesota, and Garver earned it with a breakout 2019 campaign.

What went into his development? What's he up to this winter? And would he entertain contract talks if the Twins approached him right now? Derek Wetmore catches up by phone with the pride of New Mexico, Twins catcher Mitch Garver.

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Hot Stove SZN is upon us in Major League Baseball -- the stove gets lit at SKOR North long before the heavy duty free agent action actually goes down.

MLB Trade Rumors put out its top-50 free agent list with predictions -- including the four guys that they think will sign in Minnesota.

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore go through the list, which starts with Madison Bumgarner, and decide if that would make a good winter for Minnesota. Also, make time for the stop-motion graphics game, the Historical Twins Free Agent Signing of the Week, and a shoutout to our friend FRGFBS!

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The Twins made Jake Odorizzi 1 of 10 MLB players this winter to receive a Qualifying Offer. If you were in his shoes, would you take the 1-year deal worth $17.8 million?

Also, in the worst kept secret on the Twin Cities sports scene, Nelson Cruz is back! The Twins exercised his option for a second year, and the veteran slugger will make $12 million in 2020.

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