It is a Caravan edition of the “Hot Stove Show” this week. We have hit the road, as we hear from manager Rocco Baldelli on his “initiation” to this great Twins winter tradition, his interactions with the fans and how Twinsfest will be important for his coaching staff. Jose Berrios is also on the road trip, as he chats about getting to know the new skipper, some colorful apparel, ways he is preparing for the 2019 campaign and more. Plus, we catch up with some folks, who were hoping to have a nice...
Jan 23, 2019•31 min
MLB.com Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) sits down with pitcher Jose Berrios (@JOLaMaKina) during the team’s Winter Caravan to highlight his goals for the 2019 season and talk about using social media to promote his offseason workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2019•11 min
This week's edition of The Twins Hot Stove Show hits the road in a couple of different ways as we catch up with Trevor Hildenberger live from the Twins Caravan. Hildenberger recants stories from his caravan visits while contemplating additions to his pitching repertoire during this offseason. We then introduce you to the ‘Weapon,’ which is the new Twins assistant pitching coach, Jeremy Hefner. Jeremy discusses his expectations for a transition from a behind-the-scenes role to the impact he'll ha...
Jan 16, 2019•32 min
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli returns to the Twins Hot Stove Show to get us caught up on his recent hometown visits of Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano. Baldelli provides his perspective on the addition of Nelson Cruz as an opponent of his as well as what has been the biggest surprise in his first two months on the job. We hand the ball to reliever Taylor Rogers in the second segment to discuss the new skipper, the evolution of his slider in 2018 and how happy the Twins' pitching staff is to see ...
Jan 10, 2019•27 min
What kind of heat can Blake Parker bring to the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down his value and discuss where the Twins stack up in the American League Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 09, 2019•12 min
What does Nelson Cruz add to the Twins' lineup? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down Cruz's impact on the club. Plus, what's next for the Twins in 2019? They discuss the team's biggest needs ahead of Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 03, 2019•13 min
We are on Cruz control with our 1st show of 2019, as newest Twin Nelson Cruz joins this week’s show. While sitting on the beach in the Dominican Republic he chats about who, and what, had a hand in him signing with the team. “The Boomstick” then takes three cuts, including how he picked up that nickname. General Manager Thad Levine is familiar with Nelson from their time together in Texas, and he is very excited about adding this bat to the lineup and the impact Cruz can have on some of the youn...
Jan 03, 2019•26 min
“It was a big week in Twins Territory as the team announced they are going to retire Joe Mauer’s #7 during the 2019 season. We were at the ceremony to chat with Joe about the honor and also caught up with some of the other guys who have their number’s displayed at Target Field. The now longest tenured Twin, Kyle Gibson, joins the show to discuss new pitching coach Wes Johnson, a busy off-season and more. And we have a challenging “What’s Brewing” contest for you this week! Join us for the final ...
Dec 20, 2018•26 min
What's next for the Twins this offseason? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) recap Rocco Baldelli's first Winter Meetings as manager. They also discuss the club's closer options for 2019 and Joe Mauer's jersey retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2018•15 min
What has been the Twins' approach so far at baseball's Winter Meetings? General manager Thad Levine joins us from Las Vegas to discuss that. He talks about how Rocco Baldelli will be making the rounds and meeting face to face with his players, and offers a candid look at the all the factors to consider when signing a player to a one-year contract, such as the team did last week with free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop. We are then joined by the newest Twin, who is excited for a fresh start...
Dec 13, 2018•26 min
New manager Rocco Baldelli speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and discusses the challenges of being a first-time manager and how he looks to handle them. Plus, he hopes to visit some players and and connect with them as they prepare for 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2018•26 min
Could the Twins sign Nelson Cruz? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins beat reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) sit down with Hall of Famer Jack Morris at the Winter Meetings to break down it all down. They also discuss the club's expectations for Miguel Sanó and Byron Buxton in 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2018•10 min
Why does newest Twin C.J. Cron wear #24? He discusses that important connection on this week’s “Twins Hot Stove Show”. He also chats about a unique trait shared by Joe Mauer and Mike Trout, and explains why you may have spotted him at a Phoenix Suns game or two during the 2017-2018 NBA season. Then we catch up with the Twins’ new pitching coach Wes Johnson, who is excited to employ a lot of his philosophies which were extremely successful at the collegiate level. We also recall the Twins’ trip t...
Dec 06, 2018•26 min
Would Marwin González be a fit in Minnesota? Could Jonathan Schoop fill the Twins' middle-infield needs? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) break down potential free-agent candidates. They also discuss the club's goals ahead of the Winter Meetings and the decision to non-tender Robbie Grossman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 04, 2018•12 min
It’s our season debut of the Twins Hot Stove Show, and we catch up with Twins CBO Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli fresh from a team meeting in Fort Myers. Derek details how the team approached their search for a new skipper and what stood out for Baldelli. We then visit with Rocco regarding the meet and greet with the coaching staff, how he views the managerial role in the modern game and on creating an identity for the team. He then takes 3 cuts which covers horse racing, his home state...
Nov 29, 2018•26 min
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss team's decisions ahead of the non-tender deadline. They also break down the Twins pickup of C.J. Cron, Rocco Baldelli's hiring of Bill Evers and the latest Hot Stove rumors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 27, 2018•10 min
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Joe Mauer's career and if he belongs in the Hall of Fame. They also break down who will play first base and the latest with Rocco Baldelli's coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 13, 2018•17 min
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down how the club will address its payroll in 2019. They also discuss Derek Shelton returning as the Twins' bench coach, the acquisition of Michael Reed, Joe Mauer's pending announcement and possible free agent targets to bolster the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 06, 2018•14 min
With Rocco Baldelli in town, how will the rest of his coaching staff shake out? MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the possible scenarios. Plus, the Twins make some roster moves with the Hot Stove season in full swing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 30, 2018•11 min
MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down the team's hiring of Rocco Baldelli. They also discuss possible free agent targets for the Twins this offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 25, 2018•7 min
MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down Minnesota's managerial search. They also discuss the Twins' offseason plans for Miguel Sanó and Byron Buxton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2018•13 min
Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris & Kris Atteberry for the season finale of “Inside Twins.” The season did not unfold how Paul had hoped, but he is proud of the effort from his team, especially coming down the stretch. He also discusses how the off-season will start to play out, and yes – the two Hall of Famers from St. Paul also chat about another of St. Paul’s finest – Joe Mauer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2018•21 min
Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey joins the show with a week left in the regular season. He address some injury situations, as even though it is September the team is playing a little short-handed right now. We hear about some adjustments to how the team is handling instructional league, and could the Twins be on the move and looking for a different Double-A affiliate? That and more on this week’s Inside Twins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2018•20 min
“What is in the future for Joe Mauer? Twins CBO Derek Falvey joins the show this week to discuss that hot topic. There is more conversation regarding the “opener” concept, looking at how it layers into potential pursuit of free agent pitching and if there are other variations of the theory to employ. Plus, we scratch the surface on the structure for off-season organization meetings and planning.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2018•20 min
Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris and Kris Atteberry and Jack wants to talk about the "opener" concept. Mr. Morris has his opinion on this evolution in the game, and Paul provides details on the research involved and the desired results from this approach. Jorge Lopez' flirtation with a perfect game on Saturday has Jack and Paul reflecting on their involvement in some of those rare memorable moments. Paul also discusses some of the late season callups, including the guy he is giving the ball to tod...
Sep 09, 2018•21 min
The decision by the Twins to not recall Byron Buxton for the final month of the season has raised many questions, and general manager Thad Levine joins the show to provide some insight and answers. The front office has not been successful in reaching Buxton directly to discuss their decision and they recognize the importance and welcome that conversation. Thad also discusses the Twins rolling out "the opener" concept in the series finale vs. Texas and more on this week's Inside Twins. Learn more...
Sep 02, 2018•21 min
September call-ups and the direction for the team in that month is a hot topic on this week’s edition of "Inside Twins." Twins' CBO Derek Falvey discusses the possibility of the team using a 6-man rotation over the final month of the season, along with if the team will consider the concept of "an opener". The game has always evolved from era to era, and Derek feels it's a new way to prevent runs. The team is anxious to see Byron Buxton play in his 3rdstraight game for Rochester today, but there ...
Aug 26, 2018•21 min
Manager Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris and Kris Atteberry on this week’s show. There is some really interesting conversation regarding a recent run of good play at Target Field, players bringing their best every day, still valuing the “little things” and how to truly play for the team. They also cover some roster moves as Ervin Santana is on the D-L and Stephen Gonsalves will make his big league debut on Monday. Jack and Paul also reflect on the special pregame ceremony from Saturday which honor...
Aug 19, 2018•21 min
The Twins top pick in 2013, Kohl Stewart makes his major league debut, and General Manager Thad Levine joins the show to discuss Stewart’s long and winding road to the show. He also reacts to comments from Ervin Santana who said the front office “gave up on us”, respecting Ervin’s opinion - yet detailing the decision making process which led to the moves the team made. Speaking of trades, Thad chats about sending closer Fernando Rodney to Oakland and on the player the Twins received – Dakota Cha...
Aug 12, 2018•21 min
A week that started with the trade of Brian Dozier could be concluding with a sweep of the Royals. Manager Paul Molitor joins Kris Atteberry on this week’s show, as they talk about how the team has moved forward since the trade. Paul looks at what could be Max Kepler’s ceiling, discusses strides Jorge Polanco is making from the right side of the plate and trying to find the right ways to use the recently returned Trevor May. They also chat about the interesting road Oliver Drake has taken to the...
Aug 05, 2018•21 min
