It's been way too long since my last Twins mailbag column, so let's put a new one together for early next week.
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Aaron Gleeman has been covering the Minnesota Twins for over 25 years. He co-hosts the Gleeman and The Geek podcast and was previously senior writer at The Athletic, editor-in-chief at Baseball Prospectus, and senior writer at NBC Sports.
Plus the Twins' injuries in league-wide context, Marek Houston's glove, Connor Prielipp's workload, bullpen blues, and the value of cash considerations.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' crucial next three weeks leading into the trade deadline, why buying makes more sense than selling, why Byron Buxton isn't going anywhere, the farm system adding an elite prospect in Vahn Lackey, and the players who need to step up most in the second half.
Why do things feel different for the Twins despite having nearly the same record as this same point last season? And what are their playoff chances at the break?
Aaron spends an hour in studio with Dan Barreiro, talking about the Twins' first half and trade deadline plans, breakfast with Tom Pohlad, and the Wolves' trade for LaMelo Ball.
