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Hayden is joined by Brandon Warne (Access Twins, SportRadar US) to discuss what the Twins signing Andrelton Simmons means for the rest of the offseason and how the signing impacts the Twins defense and the roles of Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez. They also touch on the Twins re-emerging rivalry with the White Sox and reminisce on what the matchups between the two teams were like in the 2000s. Finally, Hayden tries to explain to Brandon why so many teenaged sports fans have “Prime” in their Twitter handles. Follow Brandon on Twitter: @Brandon_Warne. Read Brandon’s Twins coverage: accesstwins.substack.com

Hayden is joined by Twinkie Town prospect analyst Kyle Edelbrock to discuss the Twins’ performance at the 2020 MLB Draft, and how it affects the Twins farm system. They also discuss how COVID19 impacts the sports world and how draft prospects are getting creative trying to impress scouts.

Hayden and TJ discuss the excitement surrounding the Twins and Minnesota sports in general and people’s inability to just enjoy success without being critical. They also discuss the new stadium building frenzy that is taking place across professional sports.

Hayden is joined by Maija Varda to talk about the Twins’ hot start, Yankees fans, the Metrodome, and also he almost breaks a lamp table.

Hayden sits down with Twinkie Town site manager TJ Gorsegner and discusses expectations for the season, Opening Day memories and plans, and what MLB needs to do about its declining popularity.

Hayden is joined by Bless You Boys’ Jay Markle, South Side Sox’s Brett Ballantini, Let’s Go Tribe’s Chris Davies, and Royals Review’s Max Rieper to discuss expectations for the American League Central.