Ovie and the Franchise Podcast

On this week's version Dave and I discuss the top athletes in Minnesota history. They can be native Minnesotans or someone who played professionally in the state. The top names discussed include Randy Moss, Kirby Puckett, Kevin Garnett, Harmon Killebrew, Adrian Peterson and many others.

The Twins and Timberwolves both made trades Tuesday. The Twins deal made some sense despite the risk involved but the Wolves trade just doesn't make sense. Dave and I break down why the Twins appear to be going for it while the Wolves don't appear to have a direction.

Dave and I discuss the Josh Donaldson signing and the domino effect that this has on the organization. Miguel Sano moves to 1st base and now the Twins could trade some prospects to beef up their pitching staff.

This week's edition examines why the Twins get a pass while the Vikings get so much criticism if they lose. Dave doesn't think the Twins are doing the right things to be good enough to win titles while the Vikings are at least trying.

The Vikings are 6-2 but Dave still has issues with Stefon Diggs. Diggs has had trouble with fumbles this season and that in conjunction with his complaints and hinting at wanted a trade and made Dave grumpy with Diggs.

This week on the Ovie and the Franchise Podcast Dave and I talked about the Twins' struggles in the playoffs, who played well and who didn't and who is to blame. We also touched on what each of us expects the Twins will do in the off-season.

This week's version of the Ovie and the Franchise Podcast focuses on the Twins and the Vikings. The Twins open the playoffs Friday and are still determining who is healthy enough to play in the series and how the starting pitching rotation will set up.

Can't get enough of the Twins? Dave and I talk and length about what the Twins do with their postseason roster, who will make the roster, who should and what we think the Twins will do.

The Twins are inching toward the playoffs. Dave and I talked about who might be the better Divisional round series match up between the Yankees and Astros. The Twins have been playing without outfielder Max Kepler.

Dave and I talk about the Twins push for the playoffs and how the injuries are costing them games when they have a chance to put Cleveland away. Lots of top starting pitchers will be available in free agency this coming off-season.