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Seth and Dave also discuss Eddie Rosario's signing with Cleveland and his apparent beef with Miguel Sano, how much tougher the AL Central will be this season and more.

The Minnesota Twins made their first splash of the offseason by signing four-time Gold Glove winning shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a one year contract. Previously, the Twins had signed veteran pitcher JA Happ to a one year deal as well.

The word of the day on the Ovie and the Franchise podcast is "patience." Jay and Dave give an update on their patience level for the various Minnesota teams and coaches.

Twins Daily's Seth Stohs joined WJON's "Hang Up and Listen" to discuss manager Rocco Baldelli's implication that they might start the season with Jake Cave in left, what the Twins have planned to stock their bullpen, the lack of movement among free agents so far this offseason and whether MLB should look into expansion.

There are plenty of posts online about the analytics and why Rosario "isn't worth" the money, but they understate the importance of intangibles and the uncertainty of whoever replaces him in the heart of the lineup.

There are plenty of hot topics in the world of sports today. Luckily for you, Jay and Dave are here to discuss them all on "Ovie and the Franchise."

The Minnesota Twins appear to be ready to part ways with relief pitcher Trevor May and outfielder Eddie Rosario. May is expected to sign with the New York Mets, while Rosario is not expected to be offered a contract for the 2021 season.

Twins Daily writer Seth Stohs has co-authored a new book about the Minnesota Twins titled Top 60 Twins Seasons In 60 Seasons In Minnesota, along with Chris Talley.

In our two-part interview, Nelson discusses the process of writing the book, whether arcades can make a comeback, what the future of gaming looks like and more. He also discusses his Twins fandom and what the team should do to improve during the offseason.

The Minnesota Twins announced the cancellation of the annual Twins Winter Caravan tour, as well as the yearly 'TwinsFest' at Target Field. The Twins will host various virtual events in an attempt to stay connected with fans this winter.