MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the additions to the bullpen this offseason as well as the team acquiring veteran starters, Jake Odorizzi and Anibal Sanchez.

Newest Twin Jake Odorizzi joins the show this week. He talks about the trade, what he brings to his new squad, his thoughts on baseball’s pace of play initiative and more. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey also stops by to discuss the additions to the team and the pitching staff. Then, a tribute to a special person from our own Kris Atteberry’s life and the unique role America’s pastime played in this relationship. Tune in for another edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show.

Minnesota’s Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer, Derek Falvey, discusses the current rotation, the need to add to the current staff and the emergence of Byron Buxton.

The first official workout of Spring Training for Twins Pitchers and Catchers is in the books, and we caught up with Phil Hughes right after he came off the mound. He talks about looking forward to staying healthy this season, how camps have changed over the course of his career and more. He also offers up some Valentine’s Day advice when he steps in for 3 cuts. We also chat with the man who is in charge of running camp this Spring, new Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton.

How will Ervin Santana's injury impact the Twins in 2018? MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss team ace Ervin Santana missing 10-12 weeks with a finger injury and break down if the club could lure in free agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish in free agency.

Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey is already in Fort Myers one week ahead of pitchers and catchers. He joins the show to discuss Ervin Santana’s injury and what that means for the rotation and its impact on the pursuit of free agents. He also provides an update on Trevor May and Miguel Sano. Byron Buxton will be heading to Florida soon. We caught up with him after a round in the batting cage at his home in Baxley Georgia to talk about his off-season and then he takes 3 cuts from us.

Former Twins closer Glen Perkins is retiring from baseball. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about Perkins' career in Minnesota and provide an update on the search for another starting pitcher.

Twins pitchers and catchers will have their first Spring Training workout in just two weeks from today. General manager Thad Levine joins us to discuss the rapidly concluding offseason. He also looks at what continues to be a slow moving free-agent market. One of the guys the Twins have signed is reliever Addison Reed, and he talks about how a former Twin played a key role in his decision to join the organization. Reed also makes a Super Bowl prediction when he steps in for three cuts.

Santana making a comeback? Lewis, Gordon among top 10 SS prospects. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana will attempt another comeback and the club's bright future at shortstop with prospects Nick Gordon and Royce Lewis.

The Hot Stove Show is on the road again this week with the Twins Winter Caravan. Bert Blyleven is a caravan veteran and he discusses trips past and present along with some words of wisdom he is passing on to Taylor Rogers and Trevor Hildenberger who are also part of the traveling party. Plus, find out why Hildenberger heard some boo-birds at a stop, and Rogers really wants to see Trevor attempt some snowmobiling. That and more on this week's edition

The Twins added another key piece to their bullpen by signing reliever Addison Reed. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about where Reed slots into the new-look bullpen as well as what roles Jim Kaat and Justin Morneau will fill.

The Twins Hot Stove Show brings the Cedar Rapids Kernels Winter Caravan stop to you as we catch up with outfielder Zack Granite and catcher Mitch Garver. Mitch and Zack get us caught up on their offseason and how they plan to build off their debuts last year. We also introduce you to new director of Minor League operations Jeremy Zoll as well as check in with Justin Morneau on his new career change.

The Twins just concluded their comprehensive organizational meetings in Fort Myers, and we catch up with manager Paul Molitor on his way home from Florida. He discusses the slow free-agent market this offseason, getting on the same page with his new coaches and more. We also hear from Twins president Dave St. Peter and outfielder Eddie Rosario, who were in San Juan to promote the Puerto Rico series vs. Cleveland in April. Then Paul jumps in to take three cuts, including his thoughts on neck pillows and if he has any New Year's resolutions. Check out this week's show.

Justin Morneau is back in the Twins organization. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Morneau's new role with the team and Minnesota's quest to find another top-of-the-rotation starter.

Can Byron Buxton continue to build on his great second half of the 2017 season? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Buxton's breakout performance and break down whether this team can make the postseason once again in 2018.

New Twins relief pitcher Zach Duke joins the Hot Stove show this week. He chats about how a key member of last year's Twins bullpen helped lead Zach to Minnesota, his comeback from Tommy John surgery and more. He also takes three cuts, which includes the toast at his wedding, courtesy of a former Twins closer.

The Twins Hot Stove Show's last show in 2017 features Hall of Famer Rod Carew, who discusses his role on the Modern Era Committee and inducting Jack Morris as a member of the Hall of Fame. The conversation leads us to who Rod's favorite players are in today's game and how the Twins can build on last year's success. Rod ends the show with an update on his family and his New Year's Resolution in this week's three cuts.

Is Yu Darvish still on the Twins' radar this offseason? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if the team has a chance to sign the starter and what they expect to get out of Michael Pineda after having Tommy John surgery last season.

With the Winter Meetings in the rear-view mirror, Derrick Falvey joins the Twins Hot Stove show to discuss the additions of Michael Pineda and Fernando Rodney to the pitching staff and more. We also introduce Twins Territory to new Twins pitching coach Garvin Alston as he walks us through his process of becoming familiar with Twins' pitchers. We end the show as Alston takes three cuts about some of his favorite holiday traditions.

This week's show has a Hall of Fame flare, as Jack Morris joins us to discuss his Call to the Hall. General manager Thad Levine checks in from Orlando and the Winter Meetings and talks about the signing of Michael Pineda, the Twins' interest in free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish and he takes three cuts - including the most interesting reason he has heard for a player declining to sign with a team.

Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris is the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jack Morris, along with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Morris finally getting the call for the Hall of Fame and the team's need to add starting pitching.

Could the Twins scoop up prize free agent Yu Darvish this offseason? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the team's need for a frontline starter and why Shohei Ohtani won't be in a Minnesota uniform next season.

The Twins Hot Stove Show makes its debut as we get you caught up on the news around the league and central to the Minnesota Twins. Chief baseball officer Derek Falvey provides a glimpse into the thought of process of the Twins this offseason as well as a preview of next week's Winter Meetings. Twins catcher Jason Castro was a big free-agent signing last season and he stops by to reflect on that process and add his input on available pitchers on the market. Finally, Jason wraps up the show with a Christmas theme of three cuts. The Twins Hot Stove Show airs live every Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:30pm.

Are the Twins one of the frontrunners for Shohei Ohtani? MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why the team wants to sign the Japanese star and break down Johan Santana's chance to make the Hall of Fame.

How did Paul Molitor take a 103-loss team in 2016 to the Wild Card Game in 2017? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down Molitor's approach to managing the team and discuss if Johan Santana belongs in the Hall of Fame.