Touch Em' All

This is just the newer version of the 1990's Twins, right? On this Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey tells Derek Wetmore that we'll absolutely look back on this era the same way we do the futility from the '90s.The Twins are on pace for 100 losses. How many managers keep their jobs after losing triple digits? What would get you excited abou the Twins this season? And could they contend in the near future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many people does it take to fix a top prospect? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore take explore the humorous and the serious side of the Twins' approach with Jose Berrios, in the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Is it unfair to criticize the Twins' development process?Some fun with the 2012 MLB standings.Are you worried for the long-term about Berrios?How running a baseball organization is blending art and science. Plus, the Twins have hereby been awarded the gold AND silver medals in one category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Twins really go after Alex Rodriguez? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss why it could make sense on this week's episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast - and why they probably wouldn't do it. That leads to some interesting Miguel Sano conversation. How the Twins and Sano both have some share of the blame in this situation. Also, an update on the search for the new leader of the Twins' baseball operations department. They finish with three rapid-fire questions about the Twins and one member of the Dodgers front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Twins fans start to worry about Byron Buxton? Is he a bust? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the reasons for and against worrying about the former top prospect Buxton.A Max Kepler story that shows confidence and maturity.Real and imagined concerns about Miguel Sano as a hard worker. Plus, Wetmore shares his list of his 8 favorite Performance Enhancers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How'd the Minnesota Twins do at this year's MLB non-waiver trade deadline? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss on this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Did you like their three trades?Which one was the best?Should or could they have done more?What does this mean for Rob Antony as Twins' GM?And Mackey and Wetmore settle their differences on young outfielder extraordinaire, Max Kepler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is Rob Antony like a contestant on The Bachelorette. Phil Mackey tells Derek Wetmore exactly why, on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Why Antony needs to swing for the fences at this trade deadline. One trade he should make to make it known that he's a legitimate candidate for the full-time GM job.Would you trade big prospects for Chris Sale?Who won the Yankees-Cubs trade over Aroldis Chapman?One story that explains why Terry Ryan was not the perfect person to lead an entire baseball operations department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins fired Terry Ryan and it's at once a shocking and totally unsurprising move. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore explain why on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. What did we learn in the aftermath from team owner Jim Pohlad and team president Dave St. Peter?Will the Twins hire the next GM from outside the organization?Is it the right move?Why now?What's next for the Twins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the trade deadline fast approaching, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore throw out two names that may not be top of mind when it comes to Twins trade speculation. No, they don't have any official steam -- they're just recklessly speculating. That, and more, on this week's episode of Touch 'em All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins had to send Byung Ho Park to the minor leagues even before they had his night at Target Field. In fact, they had to pull radio promotions off the air before they sent him down. Talk about awkward. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss their long-term beliefs about Park, Miguel Sano and Trevor Plouffe, and question why the Twins created this problem for themselves in the first place. All that and more on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you fix the Twins' pitching staff? Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss that idea on the latest episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, including an answer to the question: How is this kind of like the long overdue garage cleanup you've been putting off?Plus, two very important dynamics to watch to and through the MLB non-waiver trade deadline this year. One of us might be cheating on the Twins with the Cubs. Oswaldo Arcia is off to a hot start with the Tampa Bay Rays.Why does BABIP matter?Credit Brian Dozier and hitting coach Tom Brunansky for Dozier's great June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore are already planning for next year. With the Twins falling on their face to start the season, there's plenty of blame to go around. Why is Jim Pohlad tone-deaf with his public comments?Is Terry Ryan the right GM to get the Twins back to the World Series?Where did the Twins go wrong in their offseason planning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the ridiculousness of John Ryan Murphy getting ejected because a home plate umpire has an ego. We talk about the pitch that led to the ejection and J.O. Berrios' start. Also, do you care that Paul Molitor didn't get ejected immediately after John Ryan Murphy?How well-suited is Terry Ryan to being the Twins' GM right now?What could he do this summer to prove that he deserves the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the call-up of top prospect J.O. Berrios. What he'll bring to the Twins.Why the timing makes sense for Minnesota. Also, the reason why Byron Buxton was demoted. And what to expect for Buxton's future. Lastly, one thing the Twins do that annoys us. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Touch 'Em All podcast, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the Twins, who are back from the dead.Oswaldo Arcia bursting onto the scene. Should he play more?What's gone wrong with Eddie Rosario?What's gone right for Joe Mauer?A heavy dose of small-sample-size conclusions.Plus, Ron Gardenhire is back! Byung Ho Park hits bombs. And a Glen Perkins update.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices