The offseason dead zone is finally coming to an end with the Winter Meetings beginning today! John and Ben preview the Twins’ plans in Nashville and look at which free agent pitchers the club should target. Plus they go over all the news and rumors from the Twins and around the league as the Hot Stove begins to heat up (plus a sprinkle of analysis on your FIRST PLACE Minnesota Timberwolves).

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John and Ben breakdown all the news and notes around the Twins for the last couple weeks including the reduced payroll, Dick Bremer’s retirement, all the roster moves, and an update on the TV situation. Finally, they look at which realistic starting pitchers they should target if they need to replace Sonny Gray.

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John and Ben give their thoughts on the World Series so far before diving into decisions the Twins will have to make in the next two weeks to kick off the offseason, starting with $10 million team options on the longest tenured Twins, Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco. Then they look at the Twins’ smart piece of business when they acquired Sonny Gray back in 2022, and how that sets them up well this offseason whether he re-signs or goes elsewhere.

Finally, the guys debate which eligible prospects the Twins should protect from the Rule 5 Draft, including top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, speedy Austin Martin, and slugger Yunior Severino. Plus, which surprise prospects will make the 40-man roster this year?

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John and Ben put the finishing touches on a magical season from the 2023 Minnesota Twins after losing to the Astros in the ALDS. From Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, and Matt Wallner’s magical rookie years to Pablo Lopez’s emergence as an ace, they break down all the ways this season sets the Twins up for 2024 and beyond. Plus, a breakdown of Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff’s offseason surgeries and how they impact the Twins’ roster-building priorities, and a quick look at the AL and NL Championship Series..

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The Twins are back in the ALDS! John and Ben recap the weird big-brain strategy match between the Blue Jays and the Twins in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series and look ahead to the ALDS matchup against the Houston Astros. Who's got the better starting pitching? Who will be the potential Game 4 starter? Which manager will get out of his team's way to a series win? All that, and more in this episode!

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John and Ben give their raw reactions after Game 1 in the AL Wild Card Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 0-18 streak is finally broken, thanks to future Wild Card Series MVP Royce Lewis' day at the plate, Twins' ace Pablo Lopez, and some timely lineup decisions from Rocco Baldelli. Plus, a look forward to Game 2!

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John and Ben give their way-too-detailed look at the Twins’ Wild Card Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, including how they’ve found success against Kevin Gausman, a secret plan to take down Yusei Kikuchi, and why the Twins bullpen and lineup are perfectly designed for a series against Toronto. Plus, a look at what Byron Buxton’s potential role could be on the playoff roster, and some very encouraging news on Royce Lewis.

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Hey just wanted to check in here at the end of the show notes to say that we love the Minnesota Twins a frankly unhealthy amount and there is a lot riding on breaking this 20 year playoff losing streak. Please win a game. Also the series. But let’s just start with a game. Please.

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The Minnesota Twins are the 2023 AL Central champions! With the division title and playoff seeding all but wrapped up, John and Ben talk about key things to look for from the Twins in the final week, including the tight AL West race. Plus your usual weekly game recap, and a preview of the team’s the Twins could end up facing in the Wild Card round.

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Ben recaps a competitive Twins series with Tampa Bay and a relative handling of the White Sox. Then, with the division title all but wrapped up, he takes a look at the moves that got the Twins to this point and what a potential playoff roster could look like. Plus updates on Byron Buxton, Brock Stewart, and John’s nemesis Chris Paddack.

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John recaps the staggering offensive output from the Twins against the Guardians, as well as a solid series win against the Mets at Target Field where Max Kepler narrowly missed adding a grand slam to the team weekly total. Plus, a few updates on some reinforcements to the Twins bullpen and offense!

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