As Twins strive for consistency, what areas of their roster need upgrades?

Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joined host Michael Rand on Thursday’s Daily Delivery podcast to break down the Twins’ ups and downs and to discuss what they might be looking for later this summer at the trade deadline.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
June 13, 2024 at 4:12PM
Minnesota Twins senior VP and general manager Thad Levine, manager Rocco Baldelli and executive vice president and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey.
Minnesota Twins senior VP and general manager Thad Levine, manager Rocco Baldelli and executive vice president and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: Host Michael Rand wonders if Boston, which just took a 3-0 NBA Finals lead on Dallas with a road win Wednesday, could be the model for the Timberwolves to follow. The Celtics had a very good roster last year, but they shook things up with two big trades that have them on the cusp of a title. Does Minnesota need a similar approach this offseason after reaching the Western Conference finals?

7:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a look at the Twins, who had a 17-run outburst against Colorado in a win on Wednesday. They’ve been stuck in a cycle of up and down this year, mostly based on their competition. As the summer rolls along and they start considering what it might take to win in the playoffs, what spots need to be shored up the most?

30:00: Aaron Rodgers just doesn’t want to be there.

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Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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