Twinkie Town Talk: A+ Grades edition

In case you missed it

• The All Star break is right around the corner. Some Twins could be contenders for the Home Run Derby.
• We got our hands on an exclusive list of options the front office is mulling to keep Byron Buxton healthy.
• Last night just wasn’t the Twins night.

Elsewhere around Twins territory

• More festivities for “Joe Mauer Weekend” have been announced. It’s always “Joe Mauer Weekend” in my mind.
• The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader thinks the Twins are fun because of the long ball. They probably aren’t wrong.
• Fangraphs looks at the surprising stud in the Twins infield, Jorge Polanco.
• ESPN re-graded the offseason signings. The Twins scored very well, including an A+ for a certain pitcher, who got shellacked last night.

Discuss:

Which Twin would be the best pro in another sport, what sport, and why?