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Beyond the Limestone

A blog by Paul Pleiss in Twins Daily

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About this blog

The whimsical rantings of a displaced Twins fan. My writing combines my love for baseball and beer, sometimes with disastrous results.

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Thanksgiving Hangover Episode

<img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10146621.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week we keep it short, under an hour, to discuss the new additions to the Twins coaching staff. It's just Jay (The master of underscores) and Paul this week, and they both started the podcast a couple of beers in trying to shake the remnants of a Thanksgiving Hangover. A little hair of the dog. Or just a good excuse to drink beers and talk baseball.   <a href="http:/

Episode 109: Life Without the (Pleiss) Twins

<img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10126373.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Jay and Cody chart a path through new territory as BOTH Eric and Paul sit out this week. Why? You must not have received the invite either.   While the Pleiss twins frolic around the Pacific northwest in a celebratory stupor, Cody and Jay navigate through a gauntlet of hot stove chatter, 2015 speculation, free agent courtships and all in all manage just fine without the twin

Episode 108: Mikton Troutshaw Wins the MVP

You can download the new Talk to Contact ( @TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cRVFPJ6O12I/VGXnr0afhrI/AAAAAAAAJic/5nTu670Uhqo/s1600/MVPs.jpg On the one-hundred and eighth episode of Talk to Contact, the boys were joined by Nick Nelson (@NNelson9) from TwinsDaily to talk about the movement of bloggers from their mothers' basements to the mainstream in the

Episode 108: Mikton Troutshaw Wins the MVP

<img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10104264.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On the one-hundred and eighth episode of Talk to Contact, the boys were joined by Nick Nelson (@NNelson9) from TwinsDaily to talk about the movement of bloggers from their mothers' basements to the mainstream in the past several years. We also talk about Paul Molitor's coaching staff, and what we think about Gene Glynn at third base and Rudy Hernandez as the assistant hittin

Episode 107: Paul Molitor

This week the boys discuss Paul Molitor and what his hiring means for the future of the Minnesota Twins. We're also joined by Bill Parker (@Bill_TPA) to talk about the Twins' roster and some potential free agent targets to help fill in the 2015 roster.     http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8ScOJYni4TI/VFzXExBLNGI/AAAAAAAAJeQ/HqEnwKeRYjE/s1600/molly2.jpg     As always, we chat about beer, baseball, and the news. I forgot to ask Bill on air what he was drinking, be he assures me it was a Lagunitas Littl

Episode 107: Paul Molitor

<img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10083539.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This week the boys discuss Paul Molitor and what his hiring means for the future of the Minnesota Twins. We're also joined by Bill Parker (@Bill_TPA) to talk about the Twins' roster and some potential free agent targets to help fill in the 2015 roster. As always, we chat about beer, baseball, and the news. I forgot to ask Bill on air what he was drinking, be he assures m

Episode 106: The Cody Christie Episode

You can download the new Talk to Contact ( @TalkToContact ) episode via iTunes or by clicking here , and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed . http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Glf5IAkRSSI/VFNftOtkj3I/AAAAAAAAJYg/nzdbalcdBRI/s1600/codybutera.JPGOur fearless host, with Drew "Boat Anchor" Butera For the first time ever, Cody Christie hosts and entire episode of Talk to Contact. He runs the transitions, he drives the content, and he tells all the jo

Episode 106: The Cody Christie Host Episode

<img src="http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10062036.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />For the first time ever, Cody Christie hosts and entire episode of Talk to Contact. He runs the transitions, he drives the content, and he tells all the jokes! North Dakota fans, unite! In addition to our North Dakotan flare, we talk about the ongoing Twins manager search, what it means that no one will go to games in 2015 at Target Field, and way too much about Aaron Hi

Episode 105: Talk to Contact Goes to the World Series

You can download the new Talk to Contact (@TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed.   The Royals and the Giants are playing for baseball's biggest prize and we're all sitting around talking about Paul Molitor, Torey Lovullo and Doug Mientkiewicz and how to build a coaching staff when your new manager has never been the skipper in the big leagues. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JcIauocHqno/VEo12aLm

Episode 104: Darren "Doogie" Wolfson and the Search for a Manager

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_10022097.jpgDarren Wolfson returns to Talk to Contact to update us on the Twins' managerial search, and he shares with us some insight on Paul Molitor and more.   Just Paul and Eric on the podcast this week, a throwback to the days before Cody and Jay joined the team, and the brothers spent time talking about the Twins payroll, their indifference to the winter free agency period, and of course, beer, baseball, and the news.   Thanks fo

Episode 103: Twins Notes, Seth, Jeremy, and the 40-man Roster

Episode 103: Twins Notes, Seth, Jeremy, and the 40-man Roster     A guest-a-palooza episode. 95 minutes of baseball chatter with updates on the Twins managerial search, what to do (and not to do) with Miguel Sano, and how the Twins can salvage the 2015 season before it goes south.     http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2TDhE8uVXI/VDfH3ADsR-I/AAAAAAAAJFM/q8wMmF4kKG0/s1600/minnesota-twins-old-logo.gif       You can download the new Talk to Contact (@TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, a

Episode 102: Adios Ron Gardenhire! Hello Paul Molitor?

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400-325x325+118+0_9979806.jpg You had to know it was coming, we spend about 30 minutes talking about Ron Gardenhire's firing and who we want to replace him, and also who we think will replace him. We then talk about Terry Ryan's future. Not to be just nagging on the Twins for another 90+ loss season, we spend some time chatting about the best Twins hitter, pitcher, and fielder of 2014 before talking beer, baseball, and the news.Go Twins!  

Fox Sports North Girls

The subject of the FSNorth Girls came up in a post by PeanutsFromHeaven the other day from a post about hirting his mom to be the next Twins manager. http://twinsdaily.com/blog/68/entry-6101-an-unconventional-choice-for-the-next-twins-manager/ "•Hiring her would give young female fans something to aspire and relate to OTHER than being a Fox Sports North Girl. [Nothing wrong with the girls, but rather than having the broadcast focus on appearances and introductions, focusing on a woman's strategy

Episode 101: A Fan's View, with Howard Sinker

This week Eric and Jay are joined by long time podcast friend Chuck Ruether and new podcast friend Howard Sinker, from the Star Tribune.   http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vk5rzxPTijE/VCVDUl55s9I/AAAAAAAAIp0/ylYKtbKNZeA/s1600/catchers.jpg   You can download the new Talk to Contact (@TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed.   Lots of chatter about the end of the season, what to look forward to in 2015,

Episode 101: A Fan's View, with Howard Sinker

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_9959573.jpg This week Eric and Jay are joined by long time podcast friend Chuck Ruether and new podcast friend Howard Sinker, from the Star Tribune. Lots of chatter about the end of the season, what to look forward to in 2015, and how the Twins might go about finding a new manager, if they ever get around to getting rid of their current one. Then plenty of the regular beer, baseball, and the news.Thanks for listening, folks!   Source

Episode 100: Remembering 2012 (and Derek Jeter)

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400-440x440+176+22_9939660.jpg   Welp, we made it to 100 episodes. Thank you to everyone that has listened to us ramble over the past two years. We've come a long way from Episode 1 and we're happy to have you along for the ride. Along the way we picked up a couple of hitch hikers in Cody Christie and Jay Corn, and we have fun every week talking Twins baseball. This week we talk about Trevor May, Phil Hughes and Ricky Nolasco, who all

Episode 99: The Twins are bad at baseball

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400-360x360+32+0_9920149.jpeg There hasn't been a lot of good things to talk about with this ball club. That doesn't mean we don't have things to talk about, and we even got into a couple of spirited conversations this week, most notably about the coaching staff and their uncertain future in Minnesota. Mike Trout and the league leading Angels came to town and swept our hometown heroes, but at least Target Field faithful were reminded what

Josmil Pinto wants you to do the Helmet Challenge

Josmil Pinto (aka Beans) wants you to do the Target Field Helmet Challenge. He years for you to stuff your face with a helmet full of fries, another full of nachos and a third filled with ice cream for a savory dessert. He wants you to live large and be merry.   He wants you to do the helmet challenge.     On September 15th the Twins host the Detroit Tigers. Pitching match-ups are still a long ways off, but the boys from the Talk to Contact Podcast would like to invite you to join them at the

Ep 98: September Call-ups and the Chief of Schmuck

The calendar has turned over, September is here, kids are going back to school and some of the Twins minor leaguers have arrived in Minnesota. Paul, Jay and Cody discuss the eight September call ups, the departure of Sam Deduno and the Trevor May's first career MLB victory.   You can download the new Talk to Contact (@TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed.http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K_1-xkmWeFk

Episode 98: September Call-Ups

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_9901595.jpg The calendar has turned over, September is here, kids are going back to school and some of the Twins minor leaguers have arrived in Minnesota. Paul, Jay and Cody discuss the eight September call ups, the departure of Sam Deduno and the Trevor May's first career MLB victory. E Rolf has abandonded the podcast crew this week, instead opting to drink beer at Target Field. We can't blame him. In fact, we invite you to join him a

Episode 97: Twins of the Future

You can download the new Talk to Contact (@TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here, and if you want to add the show to your non-iTunes podcast player, this is the RSS Feed.   http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PENc1kXVo60/VABckrzKI2I/AAAAAAAAH7s/_8-Bi7FK-Uw/s1600/future%2Btwins.png   The Twins scored a whole bunch of runs in the last week, and have one of the top five offenses in the American League, if only they had a pitching staff to match. This week we swoon over the future of the Twi

Episode 97: Twins of the Future

http://assets.podomatic.net/ts/19/ad/da/paulpleiss/1400x1400_9883397.jpg The Twins scored a whole bunch of runs in the last week, and have one of the top five offenses in the American League, if only they had a pitching staff to match. This week we swoon over the future of the Twins, talk a little bit about the young players on the Twins roster, and Jay tries to troll Eric into going on another Paul Molitor rant (and fails, sort of). Then the regular beer, baseball, and the news. Enjoy the sh

From: Pitching in KC

The Twins head to KC after an off-day to take on the first place Royals (!!?!) with the following matchups scheduled   Ricky Nolasco v Danny Duffy (8-11, 2.53 ERA)   Phil Hughes v Yordano Ventura (10-9, 3.40 ERA)   Tommy Milone v Jeremy Guthrie (10-10, 4.32 ERA)   Do the Twins have a chance to take the series? They face Duffy, Ventura and Guthrie for the 2nd time in the last 2 weeks, a combination that resulted in 2 wins and a loss for the Royals when they visited Minnesota.   Nolasco has been a

Ep 96: Rob Neyer and Eric's Potty Mouth

This week on the podcast we are joined by the great Rob Neyer (https://twitter.com/robneyer (@robneyer), http://robneyer.com/, http://www.foxsports.com/mlb/just-a-bit-outside) a real baseball writing celebrity. Also on this episode is Eric's potty mouth. You've been warned.You can download the new Talk to Contact ( @TalkToContact) episode via iTunes or by clicking here.     We discuss why we hate the teams we hate and then jump into all of the Twins news from the last week. Most of it involves p

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