About this episode
Minnesota Twins shock fans by pursuing top arms Framber Valdez and Freddie Peralta—are they gearing up for a major roster shakeup before Opening Day? C.J. Baumgartner explores why missing out on Valdez to the Detroit Tigers might signal that the Twins’ front office isn’t finished, despite a quiet offseason. He examines the impact of Tom Pohlad’s new leadership, potential trade scenarios involving Trevor Larnach, and the strategic merits of targeting value arms like Michael Kopech to bolster the troubled bullpen. Key topics include Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan starring for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Pablo López anchoring Team Venezuela, and how Minnesota’s international talent could make headlines. With questions swirling around bullpen reliability, payroll cuts, and late-offseason moves, C.J. Baumgartner breaks down what Twins fans should watch as spring training approaches. Can this roster make a postseason push, or is another quiet year looming? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… ? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-twins/ Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More? https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/mlb/ 00:00 Twins In On Framber ValdezDiscussing the Minnesota Twins’ reported pursuit of starting pitcher Framber Valdez, their offseason strategy, and the implications of missing out to the Detroit Tigers. 14:02 Free Agent Bullpen Target: Michael KopeckDeep dive into Michael Kopeck as a top free agent reliever option for the Twins, his strengths/concerns, and why he fits the team’s bullpen needs. 27:17 WBC Twins & USA Roster AnalysisSpotlight on Minnesota Twins players named to World Baseball Classic rosters, the significance of Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan for Team USA, and the broader impact of the WBC for Twins fans. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or vis
