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The Minnesota Twins have announced the removal of a statue honoring former owner Calvin Griffith that previously stood outside of Target Field. The statue was originally placed outside the stadium in 2010.

Major League Baseball continues to bicker like children when it comes to getting back on the field. What is keeping Jay and Dave from just turning in their Joe Mauer jerseys forever?

In the first half of the segment, Stohs talks about the Twins' first round draft pick, Aaron Sabato of North Carolina. While the Twins currently have a lot of first base/corner outfield players in the system, he says depth is never a bad thing.

The Twins selected Aaron Sabato from the University of North Carolina with the 27th overall pick in the MLB draft Wednesday night. Sabato is a power hitting first baseman. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says the Twins have been looking for power hitters and power pitchers in recent years.

While the NBA and NFL drafts are must-see TV, the NHL and MLB drafts tend to be pretty anti-climactic. Whereas a player selected in the NFL or NBA draft is typically asked to make a fairly instant impact, NHL and, especially, MLB picks might take 3-5 years to pan out.

The Major League Baseball Players Association submitted a counter offer to the MLB owners on a plan to play. The plan reportedly isn't expected to be approved by the owners.

Seth Stohs of Twins Daily joined WJON on Tuesday to preview the draft. Topics include the Twins' draft history and how it compares to other MLB teams, the difference between Terry Ryan and 'Falvine's' drafts, who the Twins might take with their first pick and more.

Viking running back Dalvin Cook is reportedly holding out and won't be attending team activities until he receives a good contract offer or an extension. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Major League Baseball owners and the MLB players Association appear to be far apart on an agreement to return to play this summer. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan thinks Major League Baseball is missing an opportunity to be part of the healing process for the nation due to Covid-19.

Major League Baseball owners and the players continue to be far apart on an economic deal to return to play amid covid-19 concerns. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.