Today's 5 Thoughts Podcast is supported by members of the newsletter. To support the show, consider becoming a member at https://5thoughtsbaseball.substack.com/*Mitch Garver busting out of a slump and Alex Avila as a solid backup plan.*The rapidly approaching MLB Trade Deadline – how will it be different this season?*Twins quarter pole (!) checkpoints; A cakewalk to the postseason?*10-month-old Rich Hill takes.*Plus, prospects and Michael Pineda