Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Sammy has seen the truth and it is in the form of the Brewers extending top prospects before they even reach the Majors. Milwaukee made MLB history by signing 19-year-old Jackson Chourio. The teen is rumored to earn up to $80 million on the deal, but the action of the contract has intrigued the guys. Coop, Sammy, Gordo, and Pat debate whether it'd be wise for the Red Sox to push these deals with some of their highly touted prospects. Additionally, they discuss a possible way to fill the Red Sox second base hole but are faced with an ultimatum from Sammy. 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

Sean McAdam of MassLive joins Coop, Sammy, and Gordo to chat about the Red Sox offseason from the signing of Craig Breslow to the team's demand for pitching. Sean delivers fans true pros and cons of signing Shohei Ohtani along with providing promising news for Yamamoto stans. 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

It's Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy catching you up on recent Red Sox headlines after the Thanksgiving break. There's a new name emerging out of Cuba that the Red Sox have reportedly scouted and another pitcher signs helping to establish the market. Additionally, the guys are getting in the giving spirit by building a gift list for John Henry and the Red Sox Front Office. 0:30 Intro 7:45 Red Sox Trivia 16:00 Red Sox News 18:30 Yariel Rodriguez 36:50 Red Sox Gift List 1:02:14 Nuf Ced 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

The guys are giving thanks for what makes the Red Sox, the Red Sox. And they're figuring out what the team should shop for in the bargain bin this Black Friday. Additionally, Andrew Bailey gives Boston a reason to smile this holiday season during his introductory press conferences Tuesday evening. 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

Here at Play Tessie, we care so much about Red Sox Nation that Sammy, Pat, and Gordo along with Rob sat down with Red Sox relief pitcher, John Schrieber. The gang talks about everything from perfecting a pitch with body mechanics at Driveline to a Turkish hair transplant. Be sure to download today's episodes for your long trip to the in-laws or flight back home to see the parents on Thanksgiving. Have a happy holiday Red Sox Nation! 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

Chris Smith of Mass Live joins Coop, Gordo, and Sammy to discuss the Red Sox' recent trade with the Seatle Mariners and what it could indicate for the offseason to come. Are the Red Sox favoring their lack of pitching or will their next move supplement what they lost in Luis Urias? The guys pick Chris' brain on this exact equation in addition to some of the top pitching free agents he'd prefer to see with the team in 2024. Additionally, the matter of Ohtani's true fit with the current shape of the roster is broached leading to Chris giving his probability of the future Hall of Famer landing in Boston... His answer may happily surprise you. 0:00 - Intro 3:15 - Chris Smith 8:05 - Red Sox Trade for Isiah Campbell 11:00 - Pitchers to Keep an Eye On 19:20 - John Henry's Financial Mentality 24:25 - Analysing Yamamoto 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

A wild week of Red Sox news should have the Fenway Faithful excited for the weeks, and possibly days to come. Fresh off a second MVP, Shohei Ohtani has pinned the Red Sox as a likely landing spot and the guys are reevaluating their confidence in John Henry landing the greatest baseball player ever to live. Additionally, the guys discuss the rumors of the Red Sox hiring a former Red Sox member and Craig Breslow's teammate in the 2013 World Series, Andrew Bailey, as the team's new Pitching Coach. The ink isn't yet dry but Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy are eager to see what the pitching guru can bring over from his work with the Giants. 0:00 Intro 11:15 Ohtani Confidence 34:30 Shuffling Starters 44:00 Andrew Bailey 55:00 Nuf Ced 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

It's Gordo and Coop for a quick update on the Sox world as the Rule 5 Draft comes to close Tuesday Afternoon, but that's not what is piquing the interest of these two. Brian Cashman stepped in it at the GM meetings, and now he's marching his messy shoes all around the Bronx. Listen in on how Brian Cashman made Yamamoto's landing with the Red Sox even more likely. Additonally 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

Some might say we're fighting over scraps. New Englanders argue we're fighting for culture. Coop, Gordo, Pat and Sammy are debating which fan base controls the 6th state to the New England Union and which Red Sox free agent - Justin Turner, James Paxton, and Adam Duvall - should be prioritized in the coming weeks by Craig Breslow. A right-handed bat or assurance in the pitching staff isn't the end-all-be-all conversation the guys thought it would be. Additionally, the guys discuss the recent report from Rob Bradford of WEEI and Baseball Isn't Boring on the potential trade between rivals that would send Alex Verdugo to the Bronx and second basemen Gleyber Torres to Boston. 0:00 State of Baseball in Connecticut 6:55 The Big Three Free Agents 9:55 The Case for Adam Duvall to Remain a Red Sox 18:44 The Case for James Paxton to Remain a Red Sox 28:40 The Case for Justin Turner to Remain a Red Sox 39:54 The Alex Verdugo/Gleyber Torres Trade 49:36 Nuf Ced 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

Welcome to the first episode of Play Tessie, a new podcast in the sense that the Nationals were a new ballclub. Join Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy as they set the scene of what will be a chaotic and exciting offseason for Red Sox Nation. The Ohtani stan of the show is making a massive declaration, while Gordo decides to start spending John Henry's money for him on a different Japanese star player. 0:00 Intro 11:00 Offseason Extravaganza 13:20 Jorge Soler 18:45 Jordon Montgomery 24:00 Yoshinobu Yamamoto 33:40 Shohei Ohtani 43:35 Blake Snell 58:45 Teoscar Hernández 1:04:50 Alex Verdugo trades 1:17:07 Nuf Ced 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

It is Coop and Sammy recapping the docile start to MLB Free Agency that kicked off on Monday. They comb through MassLives' article of bold predictions before they jump into a quick catch-up with the Red Sox' own Zack Kelly. 0:00 - Show Start 4:20 - Biggest Free Agent Acquisition 9:30 - 2024 Starting Rotation 16:15 - Bold Trade 26:30 - Zack Kelly Interview 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

It's an episode full of tricks and treats as the guys record Halloween Night for a weekly update on Red Sox Nation. Sammy and Pat weigh in on whether or not fans will look at the next championship as a Bloom team or Breslow construction, and Gordo gives the 'end-all-be-all' answer for the Red Sox all-time Postseason Starter. 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

Late Tuesday night, as the Arizona Diamondbacks worked their way to the World Series another organization was making plans to get themselves their next season. Alex Speier of the Boston Glove along with Mike Silverman started updating Red Sox Nation on the deal that would make former 2013 World Series Champion, Craig Breslow, the now Chief Baseball Officer of the very team he earned that ring with; The Boston Red Sox. Gordo and Coop break out an emergency podcast to check the temperature of Red Sox nation after the move John Henry and Co. hopes brings them back to the pinnacle 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

Yes, this is still a Red Sox podcast but sometimes we like to show how versatile we are. That's why Coop, Bradfo, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy are talking the X's and O's of the Patriots' Week 7 victory over division rival Buffalo Bills with Red Sox pitcher Brennan Bernardino. The guys also recap the past week of GM rumors and what seems to be the likely path for Boston as they figure out who's moving into Jersey Street to make decisions on behalf of John Henry and Fenway Sports Group. 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

Believe it or not, Sammy found a way to make this statement true. We give you a definitive list of Boston superfans still playing ball in October even though Fenway won't be hosting any postseason games. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Craig Breslow, yes that very Craig from the 2013 World Champ Boston Red Sox, is the bell of the ball in the search for a new GM and President of Baseball operations down on Jersey Street. Fitzy and Hart, joined by Coop, break down what the current rumors indicate as the Red Sox search for a new captain to take the helm of 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

The Red Sox search for their next head of baseball operations is getting interesting, with another potential candidate - now former Marlins GM Kim Ng - seemingly entering the conversation. Bradfo discusses the case for Ng, while also surfacing the report that Twins GM Thad Levine is emerging as a highly thought of option. Who doesn't like a nice midday front office search update? 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

Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo react to Sean McAdam's article on reports that John Henry and the Red Sox front office aren't even considering spending big on Shohei 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

The 'Who Says No' guys are back at it recapping a full day of breaking news as the Red Sox decided to go revitalization of the organization with a mass firing of coaching staff Monday afternoon. Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy discuss what these changes could signify and how the Red Sox even got to this position where they need to let go of tenured staff. 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

...10 years ago that is. Coop continues his 10-year look back on the Boston Red Sox 2013 World Series. On this morning in 2013 Boston woke up to the news they'd clinched the ALDS over the Rays in 4 games, but it was the style in which they did so that gave the Fenway Faithful a glimmer of hope as they would face off with maybe the toughest battle of that championship run. 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

The Divisional Series kicked off with a day of offensives by the underdogs. Coop gives you a quick recap on all the Game 1 results and dives into what was a letdown of a potential clinging game in the 2013 ALDS. 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

Wake up with a fresh cup of Coffee and a quick need-to-know in the Red Sox world from Coop. 10 years ago today, the Red Sox were getting ready for game 3 of the 2013 ALDS after a convincing set of performances in Games 1 & 2. 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

From 'The Boone Podcast' (subscribe here): On this week's episode of Into The Archives, we revisit Bret Boone's conversation with Tim Wakefield from a year ago. Our thoughts are with Tim and his family, RIP Wake. 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

Producer Evan and Bradfo get you ready for the next round of postseason games, which includes, of course, the Phillies against the Braves. The guys pick their winners in the four series, while analyzing if Jonathan Papelbon will be making $150,000 from his wager on Philadelphia to win the whole thing. We also have a contest! 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

The Who Says No guys wrap up the year by handing out some awards for this year's 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

Yup, they're having that conversation. Coop, Gordo, and Sammy are discussing the quote from Red Sox Manager, Alex Cora, about his nominee for the 2024 Opening Day Starter. Was it justified anger by the masses? Or, is there perfect logic in what Cora is putting out there? The guys also dive into Edward Rodriquez supposedly opting out of his contract with the Tigers and whether Boston would welcome him home. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo catches up with Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen to discuss what makes Mookie Betts so special. To listen to the full interview with Jansen, 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

Bradfo joins the morning show to discuss why Theo won't take the Red Sox GM position, but who out there just may... 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

With the news of Chaim Bloom's departure - and a sweep at the hands of the Blue Jays in Toronto - the Red Sox are left to planning for the offseason and 2024. That's where the Who Says No guys come in. Bradfo is joined by Sammy, Gordo and Coop to pick through the vibes heading into the final two weeks of the season and predictions for what will happened once it ends. 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

There was big news Thursday when the Red Sox decided to move on from their Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. When big news breaks, Baseball Isn't Boring is on it. Bradfo summons the Who Says No guys - Gordo, Sammy and Coop - to take a deep dive into everything involving the Bloom departure. It's the best way to get your head around the latest front office bombshell. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Chaim Bloom has officially been fired by the Red Sox, so we bring you the press conference where Red Sox President Sam Kennedy addresses the firing and what the Red Sox will look for in their next Head of Baseball Operations. 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

The Season is coming to a spiraling finish as the Sox drop a three-game series to the Birds from Baltimore and slip farther away from the postseason. The gang decides to be optimists as Bradfo leads the charge on what to look forward to as Red Sox fans cling to the remaining baseball games in 2023. 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

With baseball buzzing about the promotion of Arizona shortstop Jordan Lawlar, attention has turned to the shortstop picked two spots in front of him during the 2021 MLB Draft, top Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer. Bradfo sat down with Mayer on the first day of the former No. 4 overall pick's rehab stint, having shut down his season due to a shoulder injury. Mayer goes into detail about how his injury came about, the inspiration he drew from a recent trip to Fenway Park, and how he views his future. For those who want to know what's what with one of baseball's most anticipated young shortstops, this is the podcast for you. 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

Sept. 4, 2022. It was the day Triston Casas made his major league debut, playing for the Red Sox at Fenway Park against the Rangers. Exactly one year later, Casas has had quite a journey, one that allowed him to celebrate his one year in the big leagues with a game-changing three-run homer and RBI single. Casas joined Bradfo to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and the advice he would give players just starting their big league path. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): As Christian Arroyo told Bradfo on this latest podcast, rarely do you find a major league baseball player with a linear career path. Arroyo, the former first-round pick who started 2023 as the Red Sox' starting second baseman, is perfect proof of that. The 28-year-old sits down to offer an honest discussion about his struggles, both on the field and with his mental health throughout a season that has led him to Triple-A Worcester. It is a powerful conversation that should offer insight into the kind of challenges that keep on coming for many ballplayers. 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

The Red Sox get swept by the Astros and it might be time to get the epithet ready. Gordo and Coop are breaking down Boston's breakdown and what the future might look like for this team. 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

The much-anticipated debut of Ceddanne Rafaela finally arrived, and we bring you behind the scenes to hear the outfielder's introductory press conference. Spoiler: There are a lot of smiles. 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

Bradfo is recapping a weird weekend at Fenway Park, where fans saw Mookie welcomed back and hordes of Dodger fans take over America's Most Beloved Ballpark. Coop and Sammy join Rob in breaking down what the 2-1 series loss to the NL West Powerhouse means for the Sox and what to look for as they welcome another juggernaut in the Astros. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Fitzy and Andy Hart are addressing the elephant in the room...Mookie Betts leaving the Red Sox. As he makes his first return to Boston, plenty of unanswered narratives are now being dug up. 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

Rob went on the morning show to discuss the state of the Sox after dropping their first game since sweeping the Yankees over the weekend. 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

The Red Sox are still in it. The Yankees? Not so much. With the adrenaline still pumping from the Red Sox' sweep in the Bronx, Bradfo, Sammy and Gordo get together to give the what's what when it comes to all things Boston baseball. There is the good. There is the uncomfortable. And there are plenty of great stories, including the epic tale of how Manny Ramirez made Gordo fall in love with baseball. Also, Bradfo finally got to show Bill Murray the selfie the two took 30 years ago. It's a glorious time to be alive and talking the great game of baseball ... and some other stuff, as well. 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

The Red Sox drop another series against a team with a below .500 record as the Washington Nationals thump Boston's pitching staff. Sammy, Coop, and Gordo recap what went down in the Nation's capital and how it will effect the team moving forward as they push for a post-season bid still sitting 4 games out of a Wild Card slot. 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

On May 12th, the Red Sox executed what was thought to be a minor move, purchasing infielder Pablo Reyes from the A's. Reyes wasn't even in the majors, having spent all of 2023 to that point in Triple-A. But seemingly out of nowhere, Reyes has become a very important piece of the Red Sox' puzzle. In his sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo gets the story behind the story when it comes to the Reyes deal. To listen to the entire Bloom conversation, 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Josh Winckowski has become one of the best relievers in baseball this season, currently having thrown the second-most innings of any relief pitcher while managing a 2.81 ERA. He also just threw the hardest pitch of his life. So, how is this happening? There are a few reasons, including one brought to light by teammate Chris Murphy: cereal. We get to the bottom of it in this BIB on the Go. 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

Bradfo goes toe-to-toe with Chris Curtis on the Greg Hill Show about the current atmosphere at Fenway Park and in the clubhouse. After this last week of Red Sox baseball, things seem to be trending in the right direction for the Sox... but will it be enough to actually punch a ticket to the post-season. 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

Gordo, Sammy and Bradfo get together to reflect on where they have gone wrong in assessing this Red Sox team, offering apologies to some they doubted while watching this club still stay postseason viable. Joining in on the fun from Los Angeles was Coop, who offers his own mea culpa to Ryan Brasier after watching him dominate in-person. The crew also gets the bottom of such items as Kenley Jansen's mic drop, Will Flemming's perfect muay thai fighting partner and the 'Sweet Caroline' controversy. 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

Segment: Sammy and Gordo discussed what to expect out of this team going forward and possibly into next season. 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

Gordo and Sammy recap the Red Sox 3-1 series win over Kansas City that despite coming out in the positive, still leaves a funny taste in the mouth of Red Sox fans. Additionally the two preview the upcoming series with Detroit that has the pitcher formerly known as an 'Ace' returning to the bump on Friday. Finally, it's time to truly compare the 2022 Sox to the '23 Sox after days of Twitter likening the two on account of Chaim Bloom. 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

From 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): It turns out you can judge a book by its cover. The Red Sox are continuing to tread water despite being last in the AL East, but with Trevor Story's return falling flat Andy Hart and producer Coop Leonard say it looks like the critics in Spring Training and the offseason were all right. 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

Former Yankee, Marlin and Red Sox Mike Lowell knows a little something about big league clubhouses and teams before and after a Trade Deadline, having seen the impact of deals and non-deals during his 13-year career. Lowell joins Bradfo to discuss some of his experiences, including the 2003 acquisition of Paul Lo Duca, Eric Gagne going to the Red Sox in 2007 and the chaos that circulated the Red Sox in 2008 thanks to Manny Ramirez. Lowell also offers his own story of not accepting a trade in the final months of the season, turning down a deal that would have sent him to the Yankees. Lowell's always great, and this is no exception. 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