Gleeman and The Geek
Aaron Gleeman and John Bonnes argue about the Minnesota Twins over a beer at this week's favorite watering hole.
Episodes
Aaron and John talk about the up-and-down path the Twins have taken to an expected destination, Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas debuting, Mick Abel's elbow injury, Royce Lewis' return, and how to address the glaring bullpen and defensive weaknesses.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' winning three straight series vs. projected playoff teams, the lineup hammering big-name starting pitchers, the emergence of Taj Bradley and Mick Abel atop the rotation, and how the bullpen could be transformed soon.
Aaron and John talk about what the Twins' surprising four-game sweep of the Tigers means and doesn't mean, Taj Bradley and Mick Abel taking steps forward, Brooks Lee coming through off the bench, and Ryan Jeffers' mastery of ABS challenges.
Aaron and John talk about the lowlights and highlights from the Twins' first two series, look ahead to the opening homestand, delve into the early impressions of ABS challenges, and hope for better defense and baserunning.
Aaron and John dig into the latest spring training cuts, unpack what they signal, and lay out their expectations for how the Twins' 2026 season could unfold.
Aaron and John talk about the national expectations for the Twins, Luke Keaschall being cleared to play the outfield again, Alan Roden vs. James Outman, how much is riding on Brooks Lee, and trying to make sense of the elderly bullpen group.
Aaron and John talk about the state of the Twins' rotation without Pablo López and David Festa, why prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez is generating buzz, and Alan Roden's odds of making the team, plus a clip from our hour-long Patreon interview with manager Derek Shelton.
Aaron and John talk about the buzzkill of the Twins losing Pablo López for the season on Day 1, the domino effect on both the rotation and the bullpen, and takeaways from an interview with Tom Pohlad ... or maybe Paul Tohmad.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' shocking breakup with Derek Falvey, what it means for the Jeremy Zoll-led front office and Tom Pohlad-led ownership group, and how the rotation, bullpen, and lineup look heading into the start of spring training.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' surprising signing of catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal, why his arrival seemingly hints at more changes to a roster that doesn't fit well together, and announcing our Winter Meltdown guest lineup.
Aaron and John talk about the biggest offseason questions the Twins still need to answer with six weeks until spring training, why the free agent reliever market is running thin, the Pohlads giving fans deja vu three decades later, and the odds of a substantial trade.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' long-awaited ownership changes, why Tom Pohlad needs to follow up his words with actions, adding Josh Bell to the lineup, and the roster holes that still need to be addressed if 2026 is going to be competitive.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' chances of winning the MLB draft lottery and the huge impact that could have, the latest trade speculation swirling around Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, and Pablo López, and why making a Rule 5 pick seems more likely than ever this year.
Aaron and John talk about Derek Falvey dropping hints about the Twins' offseason, trades for Alex Jackson and Eric Orze, arbitration decisions and 40-man roster spots, finalizing Derek Shelton's coaching staff, and more questions about the TV situation.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager, cutting Jose Miranda (and five others) from the 40-man roster, LaTroy Hawkins joining the coaching staff, the front office continuing to dodge questions about 2026, and revisiting preseason over/under picks.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' search for a new manager to replace Rocco Baldelli, the many ex-Twins on the postseason stage, why so much has changed between Toronto and Minnesota in just two years, and the legend of Matt Mikulski.
Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by breaking down their roster, contracts, payroll, arbitration projections, and non-tender or trade candidates, plus a look at different paths the front office could take based on the Pohlads' willingness to spend.
Aaron and John talk about the Twins firing Rocco Baldelli, the lack of clarity provided by Derek Falvey's season-ending press conference, what they'll look for in a new manager, old friends in the playoffs, and why the ownership situation continues to loom over all.
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