Gleeman and The Geek

Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes argue about the Minnesota Twins over a beer at this week's favorite watering hole.

Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets 10/25/2024

Borgs, Twins Awards, and Bad Bets Aaron and John talk about the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup, the Twins hiring Matt Borgschulte as their new (old) hitting coach, the team MVP debate and other end-of-season awards, reviewing our over/under picks, and a clip from our chat with Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33614707

Sell The Team! 10/14/2024

Sell The Team! Aaron and John discuss the Minnesota Twins being for sale and announcing a new TV deal for 2025. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33450657

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins 10/04/2024

Sitting in the Mess of the 2024 Twins Aaron and John talk about putting the Twins’ mess of a season to rest, the firing of GM Thad Levine and four coaches, Joe Pohlad’s comments on payroll, and the least bad option between cheering for the Yankees or the Guardians. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33329917

The Worst Loss of the Season 09/27/2024

The Worst Loss of the Season Aaron and John talk about the Twins' infuriating inability to even put up a fight during their six-week fall out of contention, the step-by-step wrecking of fan morale 10 months in the making, the long list of individual players who contributed to the collapse, and why the big-picture outlook might not be getting any rosier. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33234317

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse? 09/20/2024

Will the Twins Stop Their Collapse? Aaron and John talk about the Twins' month-long collapse, an excruciating series in Cleveland, the trickle down effect of ownership slashing payroll by $30 million, and how the Twins can still salvage their season simply by playing decently for nine games. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/33141507

Stretching for September 08/30/2024

Stretching for September Aaron and John talk about the Twins' depth being put to the test by injuries and poor moves, why the path to the playoffs is still clear with a decent September, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, timelines for Brooks Lee and Louie Varland, and what happened to Max Kepler. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32810287

Twins Need Home Cooking 08/23/2024

Twins Need Home Cooking Aaron and John talk about the Twins' bullpen meltdowns exposing a lack of quality depth, the latest on Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa injuries, the start of a crucial nine-game home stand, and why rookie starting pitchers like Simeon Woods Richardson have been so big all season. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32713947

Rotation Rookies and Missing Buxton 08/16/2024

Rotation Rookies and Missing Buxton Aaron and John talk about the Twins being forced to rely on rookies in the rotation, Byron Buxton joining Carlos Correa on the injured list, first impressions of Zebby Matthews, and giving props to Christian Vàzquez and Carlos Santana. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32608597

AL Central Showdown 08/09/2024

AL Central Showdown Aaron and John look forward to the Minnesota Twins' showdown with the Cleveland Guardians, recap the Cubs series, discuss Joe Ryan's injury and where it leaves the Twins' rotation (and bullpen), marvel at Matt Wallner's hot streak, and revel in the crisp, cool, fall-like air. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32516442

Will They or Won't They? 07/26/2024

Will They or Won't They? Aaron and John talk about the Twins' trade deadline options, including three potential areas to address, plus Royce Lewis, Jose Miranda, and Brock Stewart getting healthy, a winning series vs. the best team in baseball, and why payroll is, unfortunately, playing a big part in the front office's decision making. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32306362

Deadline Dreaming 07/19/2024

Deadline Dreaming Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa and the many other key Twins players dealing with injuries as the second half begins, how the team could and should approach the trade deadline, why they went heavy on college hitters in the MLB draft, and what it will take to catch Cleveland in the AL Central. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32218282

Everybody Hits 07/12/2024

Everybody Hits Aaron and John talk about Willi Castro joining Carlos Correa as Twins in the All-Star game, Jose Miranda's historic hitting streak, Brooks Lee making a huge impact right away, Byron Buxton looking like his old self, and why the trade deadline could be hard to predict. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32113262

Next Man Up 07/05/2024

Next Man Up Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' latest injury, the Twins turning to Brooks Lee as his replacement, David Festa's short stint in the rotation, Chris Paddack's impending return, and the rise of Jose Miranda. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/32023782

Buxton, Festa, and Lee 06/28/2024

Buxton, Festa, and Lee Aaron and John talk about David Festa joining the Twins' rotation in place of Chris Paddack, Byron Buxton reminding everyone how good he can still be, Carlos Correa's scary looking hit-by-pitch, and how Brooks Lee could work his way into the second-half lineup. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31930357

Correa, Lewis, and Kirilloff 06/17/2024

Correa, Lewis, and Kirilloff Aaron and John talk about the Twins being carried by Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis on absolute heaters, sending down Alex Kirilloff but not calling up Matt Wallner, and the added dimension Austin Martin can bring to a lineup. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31774887

Royce Roulette 05/31/2024

Royce Roulette Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' imminent return and the Twins' many different ways to make room for him, Joe Ryan's rising velocity, Jorge Alcala and Diego Castillo giving the bullpen a new look, and Simeon Woods Richardson's future. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31550702

Consistently Inconsistent 05/24/2024

Consistently Inconsistent Aaron and John talk about trying to make sense of the Twins at the one-third mark, Jhoan Duran's missing velocity, positive rotation trends, lagging attendance, the lack of left-handed lineup thump, and stretching the definition of "pleasant." /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31454552

Flushing the Yankees 05/17/2024

Flushing the Yankees Aaron and John talk about the Twins' latest depressing series vs. the Yankees, how much the return of Byron Buxton could help a sloppy defense, why the same lineup can be so good and so bad, what to make of Alex Kirilloff's extended struggles, and lessons to be learned from the Timberwolves. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31356187

Chasing Cleveland 05/10/2024

Chasing Cleveland Aaron and John talk about the Twins' lineup and rotation stepping up to keep rolling against better competition, Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler crushing everything, the latest on injuries to Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Brock Stewart, and Justin Topa, and why some bullpen blowups are inevitably in a stretch like this. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31231562

Going Streaking 05/04/2024

Going Streaking Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning streak turning their season around, Carlos Correa and Jhoan Duran returning as Byron Buxton and Brock Stewart go on the injured list, windows opening for Jose Miranda and Austin Martin, and the latest on TV drama that always seems to hurt Twins fans. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/31123883

Stop Digging 04/19/2024

Stop Digging Aaron and John talk about the Twins digging a deeper and deeper hole, Matt Wallner's demotion and Trevor Larnach's latest chance, what to make of Louie Varland and Chris Paddack struggling in the back of the rotation, and the pros and cons of fighting ham. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30895498

And So It Begins 04/05/2024

And So It Begins Aaron and John talk about the Twins' opening week of the season, the familiar offensive struggles of April baseball, trying to replace Royce Lewis, trying to draw conclusions from a handful of games, and positive signs from several key hitters looking healthy again. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30696738

2024 Twins Season Preview 03/22/2024

2024 Twins Season Preview Aaron and John preview the 2024 Minnesota Twins season. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30497428

AL Preview and Over-Unders 2024 03/15/2024

AL Preview and Over-Unders 2024 Aaron and John preview the American League by reviewing Vegas' over-under for each team and making their predictions. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30390473

Margot, Buxton, and DeSclafani 03/01/2024

Margot, Buxton, and DeSclafani Aaron and John talk about the Twins trading for Manuel Margot instead of re-signing Michael A. Taylor, the Byron Buxton vibes getting better and better, why Anthony DeSclafani's elbow soreness puts the rotation plan in jeopardy, and Denard Span joining the television crew. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30188903

What We've Learned In Twins Camp So Far 02/23/2024

What We've Learned In Twins Camp So Far Aaron and John talk about the things we've learned in Twins camp so far, including about Byron Buxton, Chris Paddack, Brooks Lee, Jose Miranda, Jorge Alcala, and Edouard Julien, plus reacting to Joe Pohlad's comments about payroll, and how crossword puzzles and Settlers of Catan is taking over the clubhouse. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/30085318

TV Rant and Spring Storylines 02/16/2024

TV Rant and Spring Storylines Aaron and John talk about the Twins choosing money over availability with their new TV deal, and why not spending that money would make a bad situation even more frustrating for fans, plus picking the biggest storylines to watch in spring training as camp begins in Fort Myers. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/29986883

Polanco, Mauer, and TV drama 02/02/2024

Polanco, Mauer, and TV drama Aaron and John talk about the Twins' five-player trade with the Mariners for Jorge Polanco, potentially big news on the ongoing local television drama, Joe Mauer officially being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and a great Winter Meltdown event thanks to Matt Wallner and Louie Varland. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/29772928

Winter Meltdown 2024 with Louie Varland and Matt Wallner 01/28/2024

Winter Meltdown 2024 with Louie Varland and Matt Wallner Aaron and John are joined on Twins Daily's 2024 Winter Meltdown stage by Minnesota Twins Louie Varland and Matt Wallner. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/29682548

Light at the End of the TV Tunnel? 01/19/2024

Light at the End of the TV Tunnel? Aaron and John talk about Amazon getting involved in the Twins' uncertain TV situation, the clock ticking on an extremely inactive offseason, Joe Mauer on the verge of the Hall of Fame, the 2024 international prospect class, and revealing this year's Winter Meltdown guests. /episode/index/show/gleemangeek/id/29563818

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