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Winter Meetings: Life After The Big Juan Soto News

Now that the dust from the big Juan Soto news has settled, it's a great time to reflect on what impact the deal with the Mets had on the world of baseball as we head through the Winter Meetings in Dallas. Bradfo is joined by The Athletic's Tim Britton, who offers insight into the fallout in the world of the Mets since Soto decided New York would be his next home. It's great perspective when it comes to examining exactly how the baseball world looks after the biggest deal in the sport's history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 202428 min

Presser: Carlos Mendoza Discusses Acquiring Juan Soto

With each manager taking a turn in meeting with the media at the Winter Meetings, Carlos Mendoza used his time to discuss what it would be like to have a player like Juan Soto as he can't comment until it is official, the additions of Frankie Montas and Jose Siri, what he likes about Clay Holmes, and other topics regarding the 2025 Mets roster To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202416 min

Presser: Alex Cora Has High Praise For Free Agent Alex Bregman

With each manager taking a turn in meeting with the media at the Winter Meetings, Alex Cora used his time to reflect on the pursuit of Juan Soto, the merits of free agent target Alex Bregman, how the Red Sox view keeping Rafael Devers at third base and other topics regarding the building of the 2025 Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202419 min

BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Discusses Red Sox Failed Pursuit Of Juan Soto And Plan B Options Moving Forward

Bradfo joins 'Jones And Keefe' on WEEI, to discuss the Red Sox failed pursuit of Juan Soto, if they deserve credit for their pursuit, and where they should/will pivot now with Soto off the board To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202413 min

Reacting To The Big Juan Soto Deal From The Winter Meetings

The time has finally come: Juan Soto has picked his team. The winner? The Mets. It means that Bradfo is springing into action at the Winter Meetings in Dallas to break it all down, utilizing the services of 'Eye Test' host Julian McWilliams to give an instant reaction to the biggest deal in baseball history. How did it happen? Why did it happen? What does it all mean? Who should be the most frustrated and most satisfied? From the heart of the Winter Meetings, it's all there. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 202427 min

The Eye Test: Brent Warren Discusses His Journey From College Baseball Player To Negotiating Mitch Keller's Extension

Julian McWilliams is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test', this time catching up Tidal Sports Agent Brent Warren to discuss the importance of finding the right fit instead of chasing the bag or status, how Brent got into being an agent, how he goes about negotiating with clubs, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 7, 202443 min

Presser: Frankie Montas Introduction To The Mets

Newly Signed Mets Pitcher Frankie Montas sits down with New York Media to discuss his decision to sign with the Mets, his relationship with Luis Severino and Sean Manaea, the adjustments he plans on making, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 202414 min

What It's Like For A GM At The Winter Meetings

Former Blue Jays general manager and Mets executive J.P. Ricciardi is back on the podcast, this time offering awesome insight into what it is like for a GM to get ready for and then go to the Winter Meetings. J.P. joins Bradfo to reflect on how news and information is circulated throughout the industry, what a front office does leading into those days of living in a hotel suite and how clubs actually make deals at the Meetings. The stories are fantastic, as is the information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 202439 min

Juan Soto Vibe Check: It's Getting To Be About That Time

It seems like the Juan Soto decision is imminent, forcing Bradfo and Gordo into action once again with another Vibe Check. They are workshopping reactions. They are handicapping landing spots. They are talking tattoos. They are trying to figure out how to integrate oxtail stew into the introductory press conference. It's all there for you to enjoy while you wait. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 202439 min

Pap Is Picking Pedroia (And 9 Others) For The Hall of Fame

Plenty of former players have said the selection process for entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame should include those who actually played in the big leagues. Well, we're giving one of them a chance. Bradfo invites Jonathan Papelbon - who has already been on the Hall of Fame ballot - to pick the 10 candidates from this year's ballot for those who he believes are Hall of Fame worthy. Spoiler: His former teammate makes the cut. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 202443 min

Talking Reporting, Mets And Juan Soto With Will Sammon

Will Sammon covers the Mets along with Tim Britton for The Athletic. These days, he is in the middle of some of the biggest conversations and stories baseball has to offer. So, how did he get here and what does he think of the whole scene? Bradfo sits down with Will to talk about his unique path, the ins and outs when it comes to covering the Mets, and, of course, thoughts on what is going on in regards to New York's pursuit of Juan Soto. For those wondering about what life is like on the inside of the reporting industry, this is a must-listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 202441 min

Juan Soto Vibe Check: Jonathan Papelbon Is Weighing In

Do the Red Sox have a chance at Juan Soto? Who should be viewed as the favorite? Can the lure of Dunedin lure the free agent to Toronto? Why do the Yankees possibly have the upper-hand? All these questions and more are answered in the latest Juan Soto Vibe Check, with Jonathan Papelbon returning to the podcast to give his somewhat controversial takes, with Bradfo once again steering the ship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 202416 min

The Journey Nick Martinez Took To Landing With A Qualifying Offer

If you're offered a qualifying offer in Major League Baseball, you know you're doing something right. That was a reminder Nick Martinez got when the Reds extended their commitment of over $21 million for the 2025 season this offseason. Martinez joins Bradfo to reflect on a journey that started with four years with the Rangers before spending another four in Japan. He ultimately reinvented himself and landed back in MLB with the Padres before turning his career year with the Reds in 2024. It's a great example of perseverance and smarts, ultimately resulting in some pretty lofty results. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 3, 202440 min

Juan Soto Vibe Check: Here Come The Blue Jays?

We're back with an other midday Juan Soto vibe check, with Bradfo being joined by Producer Evan and Gordo (Play Tessie) to react to the day's Soto news. Along with updating their odds for each team to secure the outfielder, the guys react to Andy Martino's report that there is a perception that the Blue Jays might end up being the highest bidder ... and that all the teams' are on information lockdown. The roller coaster ride that is the Juan Soto free agency continues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 202429 min

Reflecting On How Special Juan Soto Is With Someone Who Knows Him Best

Johnny DiPuglia has made quite a mark in baseball over his time as a scout, playing huge roles in the signing a myriad of future All-Stars out of Latin America. But one of DiPuglia's signees stands out from the rest - Juan Soto. Bradfo catches up with Johnny to reflect on the path that led Soto to the Nationals in 2015 and how he was viewed leading up to the $1.5 million commitment from the Nationals. DiPuglia also offers insight into the player that everyone is currently talking about, explaining exactly what makes the outfielder so special. The conversation also includes some very honest takes when it comes to the art of identifying and then signing Latin American kids who aren't even 16 years old, and how the approach and expectations have changed. It's a great, and timely, discussion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 202425 min

We're Updating Juan Soto Vibes

The waiting is the hardest part - at least for those fans in New York, Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto. Bradfo is joined by Gordo (Play Tessie) to talk one thing and one thing only: Juan Soto and the vibes that are circulating regarding his landing spot. The guys power rank the suitors' desperation and the fan bases' lunacy when it comes to calling Soto their own. While you wait ... listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202437 min

BIB on the Go: The Message Former Mets GM Jared Porter Wants To Relay

Within the lengthy conversation Bradfo conducted with former Mets GM Jared Porter - who was partaking in his first interview since being let go by the Mets four years ago - there is some valuable perspective on mental health and lessons Porter learned on the subject. Jared goes on to explain how he wants to help others after going through his challenges, explaining a plan to relay some helpful life lessons. It's a valuable look into some obstacles facing participants in all sports and walks of life. To listen to the entire podcast with Jared and Bradfo, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 202414 min

BIB on the Go: Lessons Former Mets GM Jared Porter Has Learned After Firing

As part of Bradfo's lengthy conversation with Jared Porter, the former Mets GM explained some valuable lessons he learned about himself and others after being fired by New York. There was plenty of self-reflection, but also the realization of where a lot of his behaviors were coming from. The experiences has allowed Porter to not only help himself, but find ways to try and make others both in and out of the baseball industry aware. To listen to the entire podcast, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 202411 min

An Important Conversation With Former Mets GM Jared Porter

We haven't heard from Jared Porter publicly since his dismissal as the Mets' GM on Jan. 19, 2021 ... until now. Porter joins Bradfo on the podcast for an important conversation regarding some important topics. Jared reflects on the transgression involving explicit texts to a reporter in 2016 that led to his firing from New York, while opening up about his mindset in the years after. Porter details what happened after exiting the Mets and the lessons he learned - not only regarding his mindset in those years prior to leaving baseball, but also regarding his mental health in the years after. It is undoubtedly one of the most impactful BIB podcasts to date. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 202448 min

BIB on the Go: The Best Baseball-Themed Family Dinner Movie Scene

As family and friends gather for their Thanksgiving dinner get-togethers, it is worth the time to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the best family dinner scenes in modern movie history - the gathering seen in the comedy 'The Heat'. Friend of Baseball Isn't Boring Nate Corddry joins Bradfo to give a behind-the-scenes look at the dinner - attended by the likes of Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Bill Burr and Joey McIntyre - that is punctuated with a unique piece of baseball art. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 20246 min

BIB Vault: David Ortiz Talks About His Relationship With Juan Soto

With all the news percolating about Juan Soto and what team he is going to choose, we bring back Bradfo's conversation with David Ortiz about his protege. Ortiz explains why Soto is the perfect centerpiece for any organization (but particularly the Red Sox) while also detailing his relationship with Soto and his family. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202414 min

Daniel Bard Is The Perfect Person To Help Us Give Thanks

It's a day to give thanks, and there is nobody we can think of who can relay the message of thanks better than Daniel Bard. The relief pitcher joins Bradfo once again, this time to reflect on his memorable ups and downs that came with one of baseball's most remarkable comebacks and relay the thanks that each of those memories deserve. The success. The failures. The perspective. The success again. The teammates. The friends. It's what Thanksgiving is all about. We are thankful for Daniel coming on the podcast, and we are thankful all you listeners. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 202424 min

A Great Conversation With New Yankees Broadcaster Dave Sims

When it comes to passion for his craft and the game he is broadcasting, there is nobody better in the baseball broadcasting business than Dave Sims. Dave joins Bradfo to talk about his new job as radio broadcaster for the Yankees. What was his reaction? What differences will he be facing? How did his baseball fandom lead him to this point? It's the kind of conversation that will make you want baseball season to be here already. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 202434 min

BIB on the Go: How Difficult Is It To Trade Top Prospects? Seattle GM Justin Hollander Explains

Front offices are currently in the middle of heated debates regarding whether or not to trade away their top prospects in order to find cornerstone players for the 2025 season. It's one of the toughest choices a chief decision-maker can make. Seattle GM Justin Hollander - whose team executed such a deal to get Luis Castillo - joins Bradfo to explain the mindset that goes into making these sort of moves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 20245 min

Why Justin Wilson Picked The Red Sox

One of the first free agent signings of this offseason jumps on the podcast, with relief pitcher Justin Wilson joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) to talk about the decision to sign with the Red Sox so early in the Hot Stove season. The veteran lefty explains the Sox' approach toward courting Wilson, why he is optimistic heading into 2025 and his take on why pitchers are getting injured. There is also some Juan Soto recruiting talk. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 202432 min

BIB on the Go: Behind The Scenes Of Michael Kopech's Wild World Series

Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech is the latest member of the Dodgers to offer a behind the scenes look at what transpired in that fateful Game 5 of the World Series, while also reflecting on how far he has come. To listen to the entire conversation between Bradfo and Kopech, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202416 min

BIB on the Go: Lessons Torey Lovullo Learned From This Postseason

As part of a longer conversation with Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, the subject of how this year's postseason might have differed from the run the Diamondbacks went on a year ago. Lovullo joins Bradfo and offers his analysis on what should be prioritized for teams heading through October. He also classifies a moment from Bradfo's Boston Marathon experience as a Top 10 experience during Lovullo's time in Bosotn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202415 min

Life Is Good For Michael Kopech

First he was traded from the worst team to the best team. Then he played a key role in winning a World Series. He proceeded to follow up a championship parade by shaving a nine-month beard and then going on a honeymoon to St. Lucia. Yes, life is good for Michael Kopech. The Dodgers reliever joined Bradfo once again, offering fascinating insight and perspective to a sometimes rocky, yet ultimately rewarding, path. There is also some more good behind-the-scenes stuff from some crazy World Series experiences. It's the kind of emotional and honest conversation you won't want to miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202436 min

The Story Of Torey Lovullo's NFL Broadcast Appearance (And Other Stuff)

What is it like to be singled out on a nationally-televised NFL game just for sitting in the middle of the crowd at a Buffalo Bills' games? Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo explained when returning to the podcast. But there is more. Lovullo reflects on his team's season and how close the Diamondbacks came to accomplishing their postseason goal. There is also a reflection on what was to be gleaned from watching the postseason. There is also, of course, Lovullo's imitation of Bradfo running the Boston Marathon To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202429 min

Josh Gessner's Unique Quest To Throw 100 MPH

Throwing 100 mph is the top of the mountain for many pitchers, a fact Josh Gessner is highlighting in the two-year journey he has just set out on. An Australian who has played in the minors with both the Phillies and Rangers, Gessner has started a project in which he is unlocking the key to throwing triple-digits. The 24-year-old is documenting each step of his quest on social media (IG: @JoshGessner/X: @GessnerJosh), while offering insight and analysis along the way. It's a fascinating social and physical experiment from a fascinating pitcher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 23, 202425 min

BIB on the Go: David Ortiz Gives The Ultimate Juan Soto Pitch

David Ortiz is back on the podcast, this time checking in from his annual Celebrity Golf Event that helps raise money for children in the need of heart surgery. (To donate to the cause, please click here: https://one.bidpal.net/weekendwithpapi2024/browse/all.) Bradfo is reunited with the Hall of Famer once again, this time to talk about his recruitment of Juan Soto. When did he start believing the Red Sox were a serious player for the star? How close is he with the Soto family? What is his recruiting pitch? It's all here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202414 min

BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Gives His Juan Soto Odds

Bradfo is back with the WEEI Afternoon Show, hosted by Christian Arcand and Andy Hart, this time to try and make sense of the Red Sox' perceived about-face when it comes to spending money. While the guys try and pick through the organization's current comments, and this ownership's history, most of the talk comes back to if acquiring Juan Soto is actually a reality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202416 min

Behind The Scenes Of The Dodgers' World Series Run With Ryan Brasier

What was it like in the Dodgers' dugout during that final World Series game? How did Dave Roberts juggle the chaos leading up to the season's final out? How hurt were certain guys on the world champs? Which manager does Ryan Brasier get confused for constantly? Who got hit in the head with a beer can during the championship parade? All those questions and more are answered by Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasier in his most recent sit-down with Bradfo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 202450 min

The Inspirational Story Of Pitcher David Hess

David Hess was living the life of up-and-coming major league pitcher until his life took an unfortunate turn for the worse in 2021 - a cancer diagnosis. Since then Hess has staged an up and down battle against the disease, culminating in some very good news over just the last few days. Hess joins Bradfo to talk about the inspirational story, the lessons that came with it and how he views potentially returning to the big leagues. It's the kind of podcast that will offer next-level perspective. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 202453 min

BIB Vault: Mets Prospect And Rule 5 Candidate Mike Vasil

With teams deciding which minor leaguers they are willing to expose to the Rule 5 Draft in early December, it is a good time to hear from one player who might be living that life - Mets pitching prospect Mike Vasil. Vasil spent the entire season in Triple-A in 2024 after going to the Futures Game the year before. It is a worthy exercise considering players like Vasil often ultimately made a difference on a team's big league roster after being selected - as was evidenced by Justin Slaten, Ryan Fernandez and Mitch Spence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202427 min

Will Venable Is Telling Us His Plan To Fix The White Sox

Will Venable no doubt has his work cut out for himself as the new manager for the White Sox, but he has a plan, approach and mentality that could send Chicago back down the right road. Venable puts it all on display when sitting down with Bradfo and White Sox superfan Courtney Finnicum. There is reminiscing about Will's hoop showdown with current Lakers coach JJ Redick, key memories of growig up around his baseball-playing father, and what he has said to potential trade candidate Garrett Crochet. It's some great perspective from a manager in a very unique position. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202428 min

BIB on the Go: Will There Be Another $8 Million Manager?

Many thought Craig Counsell's $8 million-a-year deal with the Cubs last season was going to make managers' salaries skyrocket. Since then, however, the closest anyone has come is Alex Cora's deal that pays him just more than $7 million per season. Other than that, there isn't a manager who makes as much as $5 million. With the likes of Dave Roberts and Aaron Boone heading into the final years of their deals, will there be someone who eclipses Counsell, or will that agreement remain an outlier. Bradfo catches up with longtime baseball writer and author Scott Miller to tackle the topic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202410 min

Why Managers Are More Important Than Ever

Longtime baseball writer Scott Miller - the author of the upcoming book 'SKIPPER: Why baseball managers matter and always will' - joins Bradfo to look at the value of the position of managers these days compared to more simpler times. It's different, but no less important, as Dave Roberts displayed throughout his World Series run. The guys reflect on how the role has changed, and how the financial landscape in paying them may or may not be altered by the historic Craig Counsell contract. It's a great conversation about a fascinating subject. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 202447 min

BIB on the Radio: Ranking Top Free Agent Pitchers And Juan Soto Destination Odds

Bradfo joins the Play Tessie podcast with Sammy, Gordo, and Pat to discuss the optimism around Red Sox nation over their chances to land Juan Soto, ranks the top free agent starters, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 20241h 10m

Pitch and Moan: Living Life In The Middle Of The Hot Stove

Courtney Finnicum and Jonny Gomes return for another episode of 'Pitch and Moan', this time letting it fly when it comes to the landscape of this year's Hot Stove season. From Juan Soto to the last middle reliever, players and teams are buzzing about what is going to transpire the next few months and there is nobody better equipped to tackle the subject than Courtney and Jonny. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202426 min

BIB on the Radio: Bradfo Talks Juan Soto Drama On MLB Network Radio

Describing the talk of the offseason right now is simple: There is Juan Soto and everybody else. With the interested teams having put their best feet forward in meetings with the coveted free agent, Bradfo joins Jeff Joyce and Mike Stanton on MLB Network Radio to breakdown the pursuit of Soto. The guys take a deep dive into the Red Sox' approach to both Soto and this offseason as a whole, comparing it to what has transpired in recent go-rounds with John Henry and Co. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 202419 min

BIB on the Radio: Do The Red Sox Really Have A Chance At Juan Soto?

Bradfo is back with the guys on 92.9 FM The Ticket in Bangor, this time giving the what's what when comes to the Red Sox' pursuit of Juan Soto. Does Boston actually have a chance at signing the superstar? What happens if they lose out on the outfielder? How should we view Soto's market? And will the Red Sox actually entertain trading Jarren Duran? It's all answered here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202420 min

BIB Vault: Reflecting On An Important Sit-Down With Chris Sale

With Chris Sale starting to pile up the postseason awards, it's a great time to revisit an important conversation the pitcher had with Bradfo at the beginning of spring training, looking forward to his first year with the Braves. Knowing what he know now about the pitcher's dominant 2024, the conversation is telling and insightful, offering clues as to why this season was going to be different than the memories he left behind in Boston the last four years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202422 min

It's Time To Learn All About Free Agent Pitcher Roki Sasaki

Lance Brozdowski - the Player Development Analyst for the Marquee Network - is back on the podcast, this time offering next-level analysis of one of this offseason's most intriguing players, pitcher Roki Sasaki. Brozdowski, who first introduced us to the good and bad of last year's free agent pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, dives into all things Sasaki and how teams should be viewing the 23-year-old ace from Japan. Lance also does a great job of ranking the top tier group of free agent pitchers, giving Corbin Burnes his just due. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 202442 min

BIB Vault: Talkin' With John Sterling's Replacement In The Yankees Booth... The Great Dave Sims

We take you back in time to a past episode of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams where he sat down with the new Yankees radio voice and host of the 'Hey Now! Podcast' - Dave Sims. The guys talk about Sims' journey, unique approach, fascinating background, and much more! It's the kind of conversation that represents the heart and soul of this great game of baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202415 min

The Ultimate Free Agency Primer With Ed Hand

Free Agency is officially underway, albeit slow moving as we wait for the likes of Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes to make their decisions, which means that there's no better time then now to have on our free agent correspondent, Ed Hand! Ed joins Play Tessie's Sammy and Gordo to discuss his Free Agent tracker, how he went about ranking these free agents, makes predictions, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 14, 202433 min

BIB Vault: Talking To The Most Sought After Trade Target On The Market... Garrett Crochet

The biggest name that's been popping up as the offseason has gotten underway is Garrett Crochet, Crochet is considered one of the most intriguing trade candidates, so that's why there is no better time to reflect on his conversation with Bradfo than now, where the White Sox pitcher talks about his breakout season, what the future might hold, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202418 min

Talkin' All Things Juan Soto

With the offseason talk being dominated by the pursuit of Juan Soto, we wanted to educate, inform and entertain with some of our conversations about the prized free agent. Eduardo Perez of ESPN, SNY's Andy Martino and Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline all join Bradfo to offer their unique perspectives when it comes to the outfielder who figures to be this year's top prize in the free agent market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202421 min

BIB on the Go: The Art Of Trading Top Prospects With Royals President Of Baseball Operations JJ Picollo

Bradfo sits down with Royals President Of Baseball Operations JJ Picollo to get his perspective on the decision to trade your top up and coming prospects for the chance to acquire a player that gives you the best chance to win now To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 20246 min

BIB on the Go: The Art Of Trading Top Prospects With Rangers GM Chris Young

Bradfo sits down with Rangers GM Chris Young to get his perspective on the decision to trade your top up and coming prospects for the chance to acquire a player that gives you the best chance to win now To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 20246 min