Touch Em' All

Are the Twins buyers or sellers this year? It's too early to know, obviously, but we want to know if there's any case to be made for standing pat instead of giving up on this year -- even if you're "rebuilding," as the Twins are. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that, and share their opinion about Jose Berrios' great 2017 debut with the Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you buying stock in Jose Berrios after his great first outing? Does his emergence change the landscape for the Twins in terms of competing for a postseason spot this year? Are they ahead of schedule to be playing meaningful games in October? Or is this just a fluke that will fade over the summer. Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many players do you think will be on the Twins roster in 2019 from the current club? How confident are you? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss their ides on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, and there's really only one player they disagree on. The bottom line: You can probably fairly expect a lot of roster turnover if the Twins are going to get to where they want to be in the next 2 or 3 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins just got smoked by the Red Sox, but Derek and Phil find multiple reasons why #OptimismReigns for the Minnesota Twins. Topics include Miguel Sano's blood-thirsty nature, the front office putting mediocre players on notice, Mike Pelfrey's continued MLB employment and Jose Berrios Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miguel Sano is playing like an MVP candidate right now, and that has Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad wondering: Who says no to a contract extension right now? That was the topic of conversation on Monday's Mackey & Judd show, with Wetmore as a guest. Also: Draft chatter on Hunter Greene and Brendan McKay; and the flaws of Terry Ryan's recent trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss how quickly the Twins can get back into regular contention. Hint: Mackey thinks the process should take much less time than originally advertised, especially when you look at this current lineup. Plus, when will Jose Berrios be recalled? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins are off to a good start, and we're wondering how much we should believe in them. Phil, Judd and Derek discuss the hot start for the pitching staff. How good do you think they'll be the rest of the year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Torii Hunter made his TV debut and it was a hit. We're sincerely sorry for that bad pun. We'll do better. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the possible value of a guy like Torii Hunter, and why a local TV broadcast (or a grinding coaching job) won't be the only avenue open to him. It's also bobblehead giveaway week! And what's next for Byron Buxton? Is he back on track? Does he need more work? Would you send him down if he doesn't start making more contact? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimism Reigns on this bonus episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, from Monday's Mackey & Judd show on 1500ESPN. Phil Mackey, Judd Zulgad and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 reasons for genuine optimism with regard to the 2017 Twins season. What's gone wrong with Kyle Gibson? And how much longer is he going to be pitching for the Twins?Also, a discussion about the ethics of self-policing in baseball. Did Twins-Tigers go too far? Is Miguel Sano in the wrong? Are the Tigers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have implemented some smart processes, and Phil Mackey is on board. Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss 3 such changes on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. And you can win a Brian Dozier bobblehead by answering this trivia question correctly! Listen to the episode for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Mauer was shifted to an extreme degree this weekend, and he doesn't seem interested in adjusting to pull the ball to right field. Bert Blyleven pointed that out on TV--are his criticisms accurate? Also, watch what pitchers are doing to Byron Buxton when he gets to two strikes. It'll tell you a lot about what they think of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5-1 Twins have gotten off to a great start to the year, and you can't take that away from them. Do you expect any of this to last? Will the Twins contend this year? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore from 1500ESPN discuss that on the latest episode. On the flip side, what are the concerning things you've seen so far from the Twins? What's wrong with Byron Buxton? Can he straighten it out at the plate? A little Twins trivia to start the show. And tune in next week for a bobblehead giveaway in our next edition of Twins Trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Wetmore joins the Mackey & Judd show on 1500ESPN to talk about the Twins good start to the season. What positives have you seen that you didnt expect? They talk pitching, the hit (and walk) parade, and Jason Castro's early impact. Then its all discussion on Byron Buxton and whether or not the Twins should already be concerned. Lastly, theres a trade rumor out there about Ervin Santana. Would it make sense for the Twins at some point to move their ace in a trade? What goes into that decision? Do you think it will happen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins are using advanced metrics to make lineup decisions. What do you think about that? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore are answering opening day questions on what the lineup looks like, how it will play out this season, and what to expect from some of the most important contributors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will win the World Series this year? Who are the postseason teams? Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Judd Zulgad discuss. But also, will Phil Hughes allow over or under 34 home runs this year? Will Joe Mauer ground into over/under 10 double plays? A little Over/Under game on the Twins on this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All three of these guys we're talking about might be stars. But none of them are surefire bets. Miguel Sanos downside is what? Cleanup hitter? Buxton's downside is glove-first speed guy who cant hit in the big leagues? Berrios' downside is what? Fifth starter? Sixth starter? Which one of these guys is most like to reach his upside? Sano is probably the safest bet to be productive overall. Which is the most important to the long-term future to the Twins? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this bonus episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins are thinking differently about their approach to success than they did under Terry Ryan. At least thats the conclusion that Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore have come to. On this episode of the podcast, Mackey and Derek talk about examples theyve heard from spring training, and get specific about why you can legitimately be optimistic the Twins picked the right leaders. A unique insight from an old video of Derek Falvey. And the theory Thad Levine said earlier this year, that might sound like its at odds with the new-school approach the Twins are taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Derek Wetmore in Fort Myers and Phil Mackey back in Minneapolis, the boys dive DEEP into a geeky pitching discussion. It seems as if the Twins' new front office gurus are bringing more advanced conversations to the organization when it comes to pitching. Plus, Phil and Derek discuss a couple unorthodox lineup possibilities for the Twins. And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Derek Wetmore in Fort Myers and Phil Mackey back in Minneapolis, the boys dive DEEP into a geeky pitching discussion. It seems as if the Twins' new front office gurus are bringing more advanced conversations to the organization when it comes to pitching. Plus, Phil and Derek discuss a couple unorthodox lineup possibilities for the Twins. And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus Touch 'em All radio content brings Derek Wetmore, from Fort Myers, onto the Mackey & Judd Show to discuss three main subjects: Could Byungho Park still be a reliable contributor in 2017? Where should Joe Mauer bat in the Twins lineup? And will Byron Buxton begin the season as the Twins' leadoff hitter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices