Destination: The Show. Episode 16 (with special guest Tom Froemming)

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Draft tandem JD Cameron and Jeremy Nygaard team up for a new podcast to discuss prospects on their way to the big leagues. In this episode, we break down the Twins system with Tom Froemming.

Image courtesy of Thieres Rabelo

It was an enjoyable 100 minute as the three guys talked about any and all things Twins-related. From what to expect from Walker Jenkins to how likely the Twins are to trade Brooks Lee to how to even begin figuring out who the best pitching prospect is to what prospects deserve more attention.

And so much more!

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Tom Froemming joins the show
5:12 Tom's journey in content creation
9:04 How does Tom feel about the offseason?
11:35 Twins system in general
23:23 Walker Jenkins
30:42 Brooks Lee
41:33 Emmanuel Rodriguez
50:13 Marco Raya/David Festa (and then more on pitching)
1:01:35 Cedar Rapids Rotation
1:08:15 Austin Martin
1:17:53 Who deserves more attention?
1:28:44 Listener Question: Can SWR contribute at the big league level?

 

 

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[tony&rodney]

Emm-Rod is immature. He has moments where his concentration just wanders. This is pretty typical of young guys. He gets to Wichita and to St. Paul and then we should see him begin to take everything a little more seriously. Do not underestimate how difficult it is to grow up. We shall see soon. It often looked like he was disinterested. However, what about that grand slam in the playoffs. I could see that coming and actually said it out loud, "He going yard in this at bat". Let's check back with Emmanuel on August 1.

[Doctor Gast]

It was fun to see Tom together with you guys. Agree with most of the things you guys brought forth.

[Cory Engelhardt]

Oh man, this episode was awesome. You guys are the best! Thank you!

[DocBauer]

Very possibly the best episode yet!

TONS of great perspective from everyone.

I admit to also having concerns about E Rod. He's SUPER TALENTED, but there's enough questions to be concerned. But we're also talking about a very young kid with a tremendous ceiling. I agree that 2024 is probably going to define his potential more.

I really, really don't want to move either Lee or Julien, though it could happen. Really hoping for something similar to Gray or Lopez kind of deals where we don't have to move the future for a solid arm. Hoping the depth in the system, and on the 40 man, can net a quality arm.

I keep thinking Polanco, Larnach, and another top prospect, or two, not in the top 3 works.

The breakdown of Festa, Raya, and the collection of CR arms was very insightful. 

The whole "pitching pipeline" discussion was great. It's begun to arrive already, with additionsl dividends on the way. Loved the comment about "some" believing the pipeline was supposed to mean 5 ACES in play already. Had to laugh at that. What wasn't mentioned was how Cleveland's "pipeline" was similar to how the FO has already been doing business. Most of the Guardian's arms were acquired from other teams, rather than just being draft choices. 

Just awesome!