Locked On Twins

Do you remember when the Twins brought back a former prospect they traded to the Blue Jays? Or a Yankees cast-off lefty? How about a 39-year-old second baseman to fill in a gap on a contending team (I didn't work out, shockingly).If you don't remember that, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

Do you remember when the Twins signed a future Cy Young winning multiple times in the late aughts? Were you as gung-ho about Mike Lamb as Brandon was?If you don't remember that or weren't that into Lamb, this episode of Locked On Twins is for you, as Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) stroll down the path of yesteryear to bring up free agents you likely have no recollection of the Twins signing.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The MLB deadline for tendering 2025 contracts to players is Friday, and MLB Trade Rumors put out a list of potential non-tender candidates on Thursday.In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne/@warne.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Dave (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave.bsky.social on BlueSky) take a look at the hitters on the list, and surmise who might be a fit for the Twins if they become available.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The MLB deadline for tendering 2025 contracts to players is Friday, and MLB Trade Rumors put out a list of potential non-tender candidates on Thursday.In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne/@warne.bsky.social on BlueSky) and Dave (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave.bsky.social on BlueSky) take a look at the hitters on the list, and surmise who might be a fit for the Twins if they become available.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The Twins added Marco Raya and Travis Adams to their 40-man roster on Wednesday, and will close out the week by making decisions on whether to tender contracts to all players not under multi-year deals.  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave on BlueSky) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne/@warne on BlueSky) dive into the players added to the roster, as well as those not, and also peer ahead to who the Twins may/may not tender as the deadline approaches.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

In this edition of Locked On Twins, it's Dave’s (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave on BlueSky) version as he and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne/@warne on BlueSky) break down his five picks:* First base lockdown* Righty OF by God* Starter by God* Lefty for Rocco* Someone's brotherFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

It's the Twins' offseason and we're pounding the table for five players we'd like to see the team acquire this winter.In this edition of Locked On Twins, it's Brandon's (@Brandon_Warne/@warne on BlueSky) version as he and Dave (@answerdavebrown/@answerdave on BlueSky) break down his five picks:* Vazquez replacement* Solve 1B — for a year* A missed connection at the '24 deadline* A solid lefty* A legit aceFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Trevor Larnach, Manuel Margot, Austin Martin, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Matt Wallner.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Yunior Severino, Byron Buxton, Michael Helman, DaShawn Keirsey and Max Kepler.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis and Carlos Santana.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

There's been some chatter that Griffix Jax could be re-converted into a starting pitcher....but why? Does it actually make sense?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) examine this issue, as well as Aaron Gleeman's nine most likely Twins to be shopped this offseason column from The Athletic this week.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Christian Vazquez, Diego A. Castillo, Willi Castro, Carlos Correa and Kyle Farmer.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The Minnesota Twins announced a front-office shakeup on Tuesday, with Dave St. Peter moving to an advisor role, Derek Falvey adding team president to his mantel and Jeremy Zoll announced as the team's general manager, replacing Thad Levine.In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have a full breakdown of what it all means.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Louie Varland, Josh Winder, Simeon Woods Richardson, Jair Camargo and Ryan Jeffers.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Cole Sands, Brock Stewart, Caleb Thielbar, Michael Tonkin and Justin Topa.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

What Minnesota Twins players are most likely to be traded this offseason as the team looks to find room in the budget to improve on a fourth-place finish?  We're glad you asked.  In this episode of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) look into Brandon's top-five list — and his five might surprise you.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

What Minnesota Twins players are most likely to be traded this offseason as the team looks to find room in the budget to improve on a fourth-place finish?  We're glad you asked.  In this episode of Locked On Twins, Dave (@answerdavebrown) and Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) look into Dave's top-five list — and his five might surprise you.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The Twins have been in the news a bit lately with a few award nominees, some player movement and an option on a reliever picked up, as well.In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have a full breakdown of the moves from over the weekend, as well as Brandon telling a fun story about meeting Scott Leius.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

How do the players from the 2024 Twins project moving forward, and are they in the team's plans for 2025?  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) set out to determine this for the following players: Jovani Moran, Bailey Ober, Steven Okert, Chris Paddack and Joe Ryan.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  

The World Series is over, and the Twins wasted no time making news as first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement on Thursday morning.  In this edition of Locked On Twins, Brandon (@Brandon_Warne) and Dave (@answerdavebrown) have a full look at AK's career, and what his departure will mean for the Twins heading into this offseason — particularly at first base.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…