The 2021-22 offseason is officially underway for the Minnesota Twins. They made three roster moves Friday - including declining the $5.5 million option on Alexander Colomé's contract, outrighting OF Rob Refsnyder and claiming RHP Jharel Cotton off waivers from the Texas Rangers. Let's break it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Twins Make Three Intriguing Roster Moves To Kickstart Offseason

If the Twins want to allocate most of their free agency resources to starting pitching (they should), and want to avoid a reunion with Andrelton Simmons, perhaps a trade for this middle infielder makes sense. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Interesting Trade Idea For The Twins' SS Vacancy

The Atlanta Braves are your 2021 World Series champions. Discussing that today as well as the retirement of Buster Posey and reviewing the seasons of Alexander Colomé and Hansel Robles. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Braves Crowned, Posey Retires and Two Ex-Twins Become Free Agents

The Twins' bullpen was much better in the 2nd half after a less-than-stellar start to the season. Three big reasons for the improvement: Jorge Alcala, Caleb Thielbar and Juan Minaya. Let's grade their seasons and look forward to 2022. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Report Cards: Alcala, Thielbar & Minaya

The Twins have reportedly filled their vacancy at hitting coach with 31-year-old David Popkins. Popkins oversaw the Dodgers' High-A affiliate lead the Central in home runs and OPS in 2021 and will now join the Twins' Major League staff. Welcome, David! Plus, how did Taylor Rogers and Tyler Duffey perform in 2021 and what does it mean for their futures in the Twins' bullpen? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Hire David Popkins As Hitting Coach

The Twins signed Andrelton Simmons on a one-year deal prior to the 2021 season, shifting Jorge Polanco to second base and drastically improving the infield defense. Simmons was a bust and is now a free agent, leaving a hole again for the Twins at the six hole. Let's break down their options. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overview Of The Twins' Hole At Shortstop

The Twins were set to feature one of the better outfields in the American League in Byron Buxton, Max Kepler and Alex Kirilloff in 2021. Buxton & Kepler are widely regarded as two of the best defenders at their positions with immense offensive upside, while Kirilloff carried sky-high hopes as a seasoned top prospect. How did it go and how did these three grade out? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Report Cards: Byron Buxton & The Outfield

The World Series started with an Atlanta Braves win over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Adam Duvall and Jorge Soler blasted homers and Charlie Morton exited the game early with a serious injury. MLB Insider Gordon Beckham gives his opinion on the series and we break it down on today's show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta Takes Game One From Houston, Have The Astros Been Forgiven?

Continuing our Twins team report cards, how does the 2021 season impact the futures of Jorge Polanco, Miguel Sanó and Luis Arraez? Is there a chance of a trade for any of them? And how important is it to have Polanco locked in at second for 2022 and beyond? Let's break it down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Does The Future Hold For Miguel Sanó, Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez Based On 2021?

One of the main reasons the Twins signed Josh Donaldson and Andrelton Simmons was to massively upgrade their infield defense. JD's legs slowed him on the dirt and Simmons was so bad offensively that all else was pretty much null. Let's grade their 2021 seasons. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Report Cards: Josh Donaldson & Andrelton Simmons

The Twins called up plenty of rookies during their disappointing 2021 campaign. Among them, Bailey Ober shined throughout the second half while Trevor Larnach dominated the first. How did Joe Ryan and Griffin Jax fare in their first taste of the majors? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Report Cards: Joe Ryan & Griffin Jax

The Twins signed J.A. Happ and Matt Shoemaker to add depth to their starting rotation. Instead, the two provided very little positive value and set back the team in numerous ways. Where did these signings go wrong and what can the Twins learn from them this offseason and beyond? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Report Cards: Destroying Depth

Our 2021 report cards continue with a look at the 2021 seasons of Michael Pineda and Bailey Ober. For Pineda, similar rock-solid results mixed with various aliments and IL stints. For Ober, a complete breakout and one Twins fans needed badly. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Report Cards: The Big Veteran (& Rookie)

Braves outfielder and former Twin Eddie Rosario was all the talk Sunday as he recorded four hits, made a few daring decisions on the bases and walked off the Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. The Twins traded away another homegrown core member in a deadline deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. How would you grade José Berríos' season overall? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Rosario's Heroics and José Berríos' 2021 Report Card

Locked On Wild host Seth Toupal joins the show to discuss lessons the Wild can learn from the disastrous 2021 Twins season. Is there any linkage between the issues for the Twins and the potential downfalls for the Wild? The season starts tonight! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossover: What Can Be Learned From The 2021 Twins?

Twins Daily writer and Minnesota Twins fanatic Nash Walker brings you daily breakdowns, news, and ideas on the Locked On Twins Podcast. The Twinkies put the train back on the tracks with 101 wins and an AL Central title in 2019. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine are the conductors as Nash directs your tour. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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