The SKOR North Twins Show -- a Minnesota Twins podcast

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

From a practice field outside Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers (apologies for the random wind gusts), Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore drink two full pitchers of Twins Kool-Aid. That's right, this is the "Optimism Reigns" episode of the podcast, where Phil and Derek list five reasons to feel good about the Twins in 2017. We won't spoil the whole episode in this description, but let's just say Twins fans should feel good about the front office, a certain center fielder named Byron Buxton, and regression to the mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Mauer said he believes the Twins are a better team with him on the field. Derek Wetmore, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss whether they agree or disagree in this radio segment from Fort Myers, Florida. What should Mauer's role be in 2017? And does he still possess any of the built-in valuable traits that made him such a great player in his prime?

From Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss the daunting challenge facing Derek Falvey and Thad Levine -- fixing the Minnesota Twins' post-Johan era pitching staff. Phil rattles off some trends you won't believe. Plus, what can the Twins learn from teams in their own backyard? And what is a realistic timeline for improved pitching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Wetmore, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss Byron Buxton's 2017 Fangraphs projection on 1500 ESPN. What type of production should we expect to see from Buxton this year? Beyond this year? And what should Buxton's approach at the plate be going forward? This, and more, on a bonus episode of Touch 'em All. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Wetmore unveiled his latest Twins 25-man roster projection on 1500ESPN.com, so he and Phil Mackey go through it on this podcast. Which non-roster invite is likely to make the team? Should Jose Berrios start the season in the minor leagues? And which platoon makes the most sense for the Twins? Plus, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball Prospectus projects the Twins to finish 80-82, which would be a massive improvement from last season's historically bad season. With Derek Wetmore in Fort Myers for spring training, he and Phil Mackey discuss the Twins chances to actually be relevant in 2017. What would that path look like? Mackey unveils one realistic way to shave 50 runs off last season's terrible pitching performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano are the two most important players for the Twins in 2017 and beyond. What does each have in store this year? Derek Wetmore previewed the 2017 season for each of them. It's not the deep stats dive you might expect, but rather a 30,000-foot overview of where each rising star sits as spring training begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Not to start something here, but I'm going to ask you about Joe Mauer's role on the Twins.'Derek Wetmore joined Judd Zulgad and Brian Murphy this week to talk about Joe Mauer's role, how much he'll play, when he should sit in 2017, and also why Byung Ho Park is still an intriguing bat, despite the fact that he was DFA'd by the Twins late last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins DFA'd Byung Ho Park to make room on the roster for reliever Matt Belisle. They also DFA'd Pat Light to clear a spot for Ehire Adrianza. What should we make of the Park move? Are the Twins done signing players? Will Adrianza make the team? Who will start in left field: Robbie Grossman or Eddie Rosario? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should the Twins sign a free-agent reliever?Derek Wetmore joins Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad to talk about the available options linked to the Twins.If the Twins dont sign a reliever, who are the closer candidates on the roster? Wetmore gives the 4 options at closer next season for Minnesota, starting with Glen Perkins. If that doesnt work out, then what?Also, some thoughts on the Dodgers and Twins failed trade talks, and why Los Angeles was right to not give into huge demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from TwinsFest, Phil Mackey, Derek Wetmore and Cory Provus talk to a host of guests about the new direction of the Twins and about the upcoming 2017 season. Guests include Max Kepler, Derek Falvey, Michael Tonkin, Jacques Jones, Thad Levine and Jason Castro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Twins apparently passed on an opportunity to acquire highly-touted pitching prospect Jose De Leon, who went from the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays this week, in exchange for infielder Logan Forsythe. Did the Twins make the right decision holding out for more? Or should they have pounced on a chance to land De Leon? With Derek Wetmore out sick, Phil Mackey and Judd Zulgad discuss on their radio show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices