Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's not every season a set-up reliever gets a Cy Young vote, but that's exactly what happened with Chris Martin of the Red Sox. And for good reason. In his first season in Boston, Martin turned in an incredible campaign, leading Baseball Isn't Boring to name him our Reliever of the Year. Bradfo catches up with Martin to talk about his season, how it came about, the recruitment by the Red Sox, and the real reason he ultimately found himself in his current surroundings. 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, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy debate the degree to which Red Sox principal owner, John Henry, cares and prioritizes the crown jewel of his sports entertainment empire. Does missing out on Yamamoto mean he's lost interest or is their more to the inaction? 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

Japanese pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto reportedly met with Boston Red Sox brass and other possible suitor organizations last week. However, the Red Sox are the current highest bidders along with the Giants on the World Baseball Classic champ with an offer reported at $300 million. Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy react to the news and try to wrap their heads around what to make of the multitude of vague reports coming out. 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

MassLive's Red Sox beat writer with the toned calves in the world, Chris Cotillo, joins Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo for the Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Millar episode of Play Tessie(15). The group discusses seeing through the fog of war that has been the 2023 MLB offseason, which pitchers fans should truly turn their attention to, what Chris would like to see from Craig Breslow for the sake of the fans, and of course 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There was a lot to catch up with Tyler O'Neill about, so it seemed like a good time for the outfielder to make his Baseball Isn't Boring debut with Bradfo. The guys talk about Tyler's reaction to being traded to the Red Sox, why he was happy it was the Red Sox, what changes he is making in preparing for 2024, what went wrong the past couple of seasons, if he reached full-muscle capacity and what his cheat foods are. All that and more in O'Neill's very first interview as a member of the Boston 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

A question that has haunted mankind for centuries. Is 'Full Throttle' a concept, a spectrum, is it in the room here with us? Tom Werner used the term in regards to the Red Sox's expectations for the offseason and with Seth Lugo considering the Red Sox fourth in his contract pursuit, it has the guys conflicted on what to expect. Is the front office bluffing for Yamamoto, are they saving for Montgomery or Snell... or if you're Coop both? Tune in and find out what the guys all think, and don't forget to subscribe! 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, Gordo, and Pat give you the low down on the Red Sox' newest right-handed outfielder acquired via trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. Does he replace the hole left by Verdugo in the lineup? Should his medicals and history of injuries concern the Fenway Faithful? All of that answered on Play Tessie. 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 not Shohei Ohtani; it certainly didn't take $700 million. Still, the Red Sox made a transaction since the last episode that has Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo as excited as they can be after the Dodgers and Yankees made aggressive moves to improve their teams. The guys react to the Red Sox trade for Tyler O'Neill and try to figure out how Fenway Sports Group can still win back their fanbase by Opening Day. Chapters (0:01:30) - Intro (0:03:00) - Ohtani Fallout (0:09:00) - How/Should the Red Sox Respond (0:24:00) - How will Fenway look on Opening Day (0:34:50) - Tyler O'Neill Bogaloo (0:54:00) - 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

The guys are getting desperate as the Red Sox look to stand pat at the Winter Meetings. Breslow showed he could make the big moves by trading away Alex Verdugo, but he has still yet to fulfill his two starter quota. Additionally, Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy discuss the threat that now looms in the Bronx now that the Yankees have Juan Soto for the 2024 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 is here with a Play Tessie Short to put a bow on the Winter Meetings by breaking down the Yankees acquisition of superstar outfielder Juan Soto. Should the Red Sox have stepped in to stop it? Will Juan Soto leave the Yankees in 2025? Is it time to panic with the Red Sox lack of additions this offseason? 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 breaking down day two of the Winter Meetings. 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

Alex Verdugo has been Traded to the New York Yankees in return for three right-handed pitchers. Jeff Passan broke the news late on Tuesday night and the guys give their instant reactions. 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 has got his boots on the ground in Nashville for the Winter Meetings, and he's here to give you a rundown of what he has heard throughout the day. From Ohtani and Yamamoto holding the market up to the types of arms it is increasingly likely the Red Sox are looking at, Gordo is here to fill you in on everything going down in Nashville. 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 hosting the Godfather of Red Sox podcasting and host of 'Baseball Isn't Boring' for a quick lesson on all things Winter Meetings. What to expect from the Winter Meetings from the Sox and... hey wait... Why do these GMs and Front Offices meet in the first place? Coop, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are asking all the right questions so you don't need to wonder this week. Chapters 0:30 - Intro 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 is here to provide some analysis on where the Red Sox stand in free agency based on all of the reports that have come out. Are all the Red Sox eggs in the Yamamoto/Montgomery basket? If so, what happens if the Red Sox end up with Montgomery, not Yamamoto? The off-season is about to pick up steam as the Winter Meetings begin, Gordo has you covered with the latest. 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

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