The Twins are right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. Phil Mackey and Derek Wetmore discuss Byron Buxton’s emergence, whether or not it’s for real this time. Plus, the imminent arrival of Glen Perkins after extensive rehab from shoulder surgery.

But first, a brief explanation of why we’ve been quieter in recent weeks.

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