Minnesota Twins Podcast

We are half way through the Twins Spring Training schedule and this week's episode of Deep Cuts starts the discussion of who is going to come north with the team. ByungHo Park joins the show as he continues his success from the plate while looking to reclaim his spot on the 25-man roster. Park goes on to talk about his rehab from wrist surgery and the adjustments he's made in his second year with the Twins. We also introduce you to new Twins coach Jeff Pickler who enters the season as the coordinator of Major League development. Pickler talks about the increased attention to analytics and how to balance the numbers with the story on the field. He is also introduced to Three Cuts with a perspective on the popularity of Peyton Manning and Todd Helton at his alma mater, University of Tennessee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trevor May sustained an injury to his ulnar collateral ligament during Spring Training and it is feared he is out for the season. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss May's injury and possible Tommy John surgery in the near future. They also break down who could replace him as the frontrunner for the last spot in the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Twins have officially kicked off their Spring Training schedule! Twins ace Ervin Santana stops by the show as he discusses a change behind the plate, in terms of the leadership in the clubhouse and a young pitcher that's impressed him early in camp. Craig Breslow has found his way back to the organization. He discusses the unique way he reunited with the team and his new look delivery. Breslow wraps up the show with three cuts about film festivals and his career on the mound. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Kennys Vargas be a big home run threat in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Vargas reworking his swing this offseason to hopefully hit for more power and if Byung Ho Park could make the squad out of Spring Training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Byron Buxton ready to ascend into the star that he was projected to be? Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger breaks down why the team is hoping Buxton can build upon the strong September he had last year and why Miguel Sano has the power bat that could make him an All-Star. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After having a setback a few weeks ago in his return from surgery, Glen Perkins threw 15 pitches today at Spring Training and said he is very pleased with how it felt. Perkins also covered a wide variety of topics, including the impact the game will feel from the retirement of some long time umpires. We also check up with Jeff Smith, who after 21 seasons got his call to show and joins the Twins Major League coaching staff. Smitty discusses that and his role in working with the catchers. All that and more on this week's show of Deep Cuts! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the mound from the first day of Spring Training for pitchers and catchers, Kyle Gibson joins the show to talks about the first day, changes to his offseason throwing program and more. We also catch up with the Twins' 2014 top draft pick Nick Gordon, who will be going to Major League camp for the first time. We talk about some of the top promotions at Target Field in 2017, and then Gibby rejoins us for three cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Glen Perkins be back saving games for the Twins in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if Perkins is healthy going into Spring Training and what Byung Ho Park's future is with the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Kennys Vargas have a breakthrough year in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why Vargas should get a lot more at-bats this year and the current vision the new front office has for the this team for next season and the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Deep Cuts with the Minnesota Twins, we catch up with Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey on the flurry of roster moves before Spring Training gets underway. Derek discussed what went into taking Byung Ho Park off the 40 man roster and how LaTroy Hawkins and Michael Cuddyer led to the acquisition of Matt Belisle. Speaking of Belisle, he joins the show with less than a week before pitchers and catchers report to camp. He discusses the impact of Hawkins and Cuddyer as well as how he hopes to impact this young Twins bullpen. Belisle is then introduced to Twins Territory in this week's Three Cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New hitting coach James Rowson stops by this week¹s show and discusses how struggles as a player will help him with his new job. Plus, we look back at one of the highlights from TwinsFest, as the Twins announced Tom Kelly will be honored with a statue at Target Field To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Twins and Justin Morneau be in for a reunion in 2017? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why Morneau is unlikely to return to Minnesota and if Byron Buxton is ready for a big breakout season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep Cuts hits the road for Twins Caravan this week. We caught up with Tommy Watkins as he gets set for his first season as the manager of Cedar Rapids. Plus, Trevor May talks about his busy off-season and Byron Buxton discusses building off his September success, his favorite candy and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Twins still be in the market for some help in the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down who could still be an option in the 'pen and update on the progress of Glen Perkins and Phil Hughes as they rehab from injuries last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There were a ton of things that made Paul Molitor shake his head in 2016, but he is anxious to see how his younger players respond. He discusses that, his preference for some more veteran leadership, pitching and more on this week's show. Plus, Joe Mauer is entering his 14th season and still looks to improve his game, and we find out what Billy Joel song Joe would sing in karaoke. Deep Cuts airs Live every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:00pm To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Hot Stove season continues to wind down it appears that Brian Dozier will enter Spring Training as a Twin. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down why the Dozier to the Dodgers rumors have fizzled out as well as the need for another arm in the bullpen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode of Deep Cuts features Twins second baseman Brian Dozier as he discusses his offseason filled with trade rumors. Also, Twins general manager Thad Levine joins the program to weigh in on those Dozier trade talks as well as the remaining talent on the free agent market and the team's recent moves. We wrap up this week's show as we learn more about the Twins' new leadership. Deep Cuts airs Live every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:00pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Minnesota compete with their current starting rotation? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if Kyle Gibson and Hector Santiago can have bounce back seasons in 2017. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep Cuts with the Minnesota Twins debuts with a new vision from Executive Vice President, Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey. He discusses the Brian Dozier trade rumors as well as his focus before the start of Spring Training. We are also joined by catcher Jason Castro as he shares his excitement to begin work with the Twins pitching staff and then he takes "3 Cuts" as we learn more about the newest member of the Twins. Tune in every Wednesday live from 6:30 to 7:00pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The key to the Twins' offseason continues to be centered around Brian Dozier. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and MLB.com columnist Richard Justice break down why Dozier should be traded and why Jason Castro could have a positive impact on the pitching staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices