Signing Taylor Rogers and Notes From TwinsFest
Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron and John talk about the news and notes from TwinsFest weekend, including the signing of Taylor Rogers, interviews with Tom Pohlad, Derek Shelton, and others, avoiding arbitration with Joe Ryan, and why the Twins' words and actions continue to be very different.
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Victor Caratini and the Twins' Roster Puzzle
Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising signing of catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal, why his arrival seemingly hints at more changes to a roster that doesn't fit well together, and announcing our Winter Meltdown guest lineup.
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Twins' Remaining Offseason Questions
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Aaron and John talk about the biggest offseason questions the Twins still need to answer with six weeks until spring training, why the free agent reliever market is running thin, the Pohlads giving fans deja vu three decades later, and the odds of a substantial trade.
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Meet the New Boss
Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' long-awaited ownership changes, why Tom Pohlad needs to follow up his words with actions, adding Josh Bell to the lineup, and the roster holes that still need to be addressed if 2026 is going to be competitive.
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Playing the Lottery
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year.
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Lowered Expectations and Familiar Rants
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Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation.
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The Derek Shelton Era Begins
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, cutting Jose Miranda (and five others) from the 40-man roster, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026, and revisiting preseason over/under picks.
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Manager Searches and Old Friends
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Aaron and John talk about the Twins' search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, the many ex-Twins on the postseason stage, why so much has changed between Toronto and Minnesota in just two years, and the legend of Matt Mikulski.
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Minnesota Twins Offseason Primer
Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, arbitration projections, and non-tender or trade candidates, plus a look at different paths the front office could take based on the Pohlads' willingness to spend.
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Twins Fire Rocco Baldelli; Now What?
Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all.
info_outlineAaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year.