Plus, how Tom Pohlad can show fans he's serious, why spending goes beyond the field, where Royce Lewis differs from Brooks Lee, and prepping for rotation exits.
Plus, the Twins' plans at catcher and first base, early ABS challenge numbers and mastery, lockout-fueled timing, and what offseason content is coming.
After a losing season, the Twins' leadership trio talked falling short of goals, next year's payroll, offseason priorities, winning back fans, and lockout scenarios.
Slashing payroll yet again and ignoring glaring weaknesses during the offseason went every bit as badly as feared, but the Twins' problems didn't end there.
For the third straight season, the Twins have fallen apart after the All-Star break, despite a new manager, a new general manager, and a new Pohlad in charge.
By adding Hoffman, A.J. Minter, and Dean Kremer without subtracting any major leaguers, the front office gave the Twins a real chance to grab a playoff spot.
Zoll said adding pitching, and specifically bullpen help, "will be a clear focus." But the status of catcher Ryan Jeffers, an impending free agent, is still up in the air.
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?
