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The first big free-agent deal for a reliever went down Thursday, with the Braves signing Evan Phillips. It signals a pricy bullpen market ahead. Will the Twins jump in to help fix their biggest area of need? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with former Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and the clock ticking for Ryan Jeffers' decision.

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— What we're hearing about Ryan Jeffers' QO decision
— Scott Boras gets creative with language about Jeffers
— What Evan Phillips' deal means for the bullpen market
— Other ways to address the bullpen

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We're still waiting on big offseason news, but Twins GM Jeremy Zoll spoke Tuesday at the GM meetings in Las Vegas. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime major-leaguer Tyler Duffey go over his comments on Ryan Jeffers and injury updates on Trevor Larnach, Byron Buxton and more.

— Kirk Cousins is back!
— Jeremy Zoll says Twins are in on Ryan Jeffers
— Injury updates on Larnach, Buxton and more
— Twins name McLovin assistant pitching coach
— Will anything happen before the lockout?
— Twins better step up because MN sports are HOT

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As free-agent contract projections roll out, it looks a little more plausible that the Ryan Jeffers market might break in a way that keeps the Twins involved. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with former Twin Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include:

— How the Ryan Jeffers market could favor a Twins reunion
— Will Jeffers' familiarity with Minnesota be a factor?
— All it takes is one team to blow it all up
— Why free-agent action might pick up next week
— Owners make a new offer; union very unimpressed
— Whose side are the fans on here? 
— Why the fight matters so much for fringe players

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Free agency officially begins Monday at 4 p.m. CT, and the Twins have plenty of needs to address. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about and a wave of recent contract decisions around Joe Ryan, Josh Bell and more. Topics include:

(0:00): Twins will head to arbitration with Joe Ryan
(4:54): Is a Ryan trade still possible?
(9:00): Josh Bell an FA and not likely coming back
(14:35): Twins release Anthony Banda amid injury woes
(17:54): Aaron Sabato's run comes to an end
(22:20): Tristan Gray also released
(27:10): Free agency begins, and what can we expect?
(37:21): Our final thoughts on the World Series

If you missed them, check out our previous shows on Twins' free-agent pitching targets and hitting targets.

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While other players are getting their usual rest in, Twins ace Pablo López is ramping up his rehab in hopes of being ready for opening day. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about how he's spending his offseason, how much the Twins have riding on the very uncertain question of what he'll be able to give them next year, and more. Topics include:

— Pablo López ramping up his throwing
— Twins have a lot riding on a very uncertain outcome 
— Reliever Jeff Hoffman undergoes surgery
— So long, Mitch Garver. Former Twins catcher retires
— Why can't Minnesota sports fans have nice things?

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In a special episode, we relive the greatest game in Twins history on the 35th anniversary of the occasion. The Athletic's Zack Pierce and Dan Hayes, along with former Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey, walk through Game 7 of the 1991 World Series from start to finish. Watch along with some key moments, or just listen and reminisce.

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(00:00): Welcome and how it'll work
(05:20): Pregame and the setup
(15:28): The Brian Harper-Lonnie Smith handshake
(18:12): The first few innings
(25:00): Top of the fifth (watch along with this link)
(32:19): The epic Jack Morris fist pump
(37:14): Top of the eighth (watch along with this link)
(46:36): Bottom of the eighth (watch along with this link)
(53:46): Bottom of the ninth was crazy too
(55:34): Twins win the World Series (watch along with this link)

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What can the Twins learn from a World Series matchup featuring Tampa Bay (which spends even less money than they do) and Milwaukee (which is maybe the most similar MLB market)? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, discuss that and more. Topics include:

— Lessons from the World Series participants
— Other ways to invest in a team besides free agents
— Twins lagging behind in analytics and scouting staffs
— Why November might bring a free-agent frenzy
— The big Royce Lewis question
— Pablo López a Man of the Year finalist
— This day in 1991 ... Rick Aguilera pinch hits!

Coming Monday: Live Game 7 highlights rewatch. 11 a.m. on our YouTube channel.

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In a couple of weeks, the player movement window will open, and the Twins would be wise to make something happen to give their fans something to be excited about before the likely lockout hits. The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with former Twin Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include: 

— Why the Twins shouldn't wait to make moves 
— Ryan Jeffers will be an early test of their plans
— How the Twins could make a Jeffers deal work
— They screwed over fans in 2023, they can't do it again 
— Rocco Baldelli in the mix for the M's job?
— Thoughts on the ALCS and NLCS
— This day in 1991 ...

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First base, DH and catcher are the biggest question marks as the Twins head into 2027. What free agent targets might make sense to fill the needs? The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime MLB pitcher Tyler Duffey, talk about that and more. Topics include:

— Why the Twins aren't likely to spend on starting pitching
— Our potential Twins free-agent hitting targets
— What about trades for Rafael Devers or Josh Naylor?
— What next at catcher if Ryan Jeffers leaves?
— Brian Reith is the new Twins pitching coach
— Brooks Lee named Gold Glove finalist
— Congrats to the Brewers on making the World Series

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What free-agent pitchers might make sense for the Twins to target in free agency? There are a lot of caveats, but The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Zack Pierce, along with longtime major leaguer Tyler Duffey, go over some of the names that are intriguing to them. Topics include:

— Welcome to free-agent week
— Our potential Twins free-agent pitching targets
— Guardians rally past the Hayes-jinxed White Sox 
— The Brewers have got this ... right?
— Vikings, 49ers are 5-0, how about that?
— This day in 1991 ...

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