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Who Says No: Your Way too early Opening Day lineup
Coop gets Pat, Sammy, and Gordo together for a Who Says No breaking down what's been seen from live ball down at the Fort. Coop and Sammy get into it over the pitch clock and how it will affect the game. Pat brings up that the new rules may become Verdugo's biggest ally in getting him into the lead-off spot, which leads way to what we all think the Opening Day lineup could look like. 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

BONUS: Catchers Mike Zunino, Reese McGuire and Will Smith Talk New Rules | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): So many people are hearing from pitchers and batters when it comes to living this new life with MLB's pitch clock. But what about the catchers? They are the ones who have to manage the game on the fly, captaining a ship that is sailing faster than ever. Bradfo sits down with Mike Zunino of the Guardians, Reese McGuire of the Red Sox, and the Dodgers' Will Smith to discuss this new world of baseball. We even get a few more reasons why baseball isn't boring along the way. 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 Sho on the Go: Talking to Dodger J.D. Martinez for the first time
Bradfo catches up with old friend J.D. Martinez, this time while the slugger wears Dodger Blue instead of Red Sox Red. The pair relive what happened when it came to Martinez landing in Los Angeles and why he isn't still a member of the Sox. There is also some quality fishing talk. Always a good time when J.D. swings by the Sho Studios. 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

BONUS: Don Orsillo Is the Voice of the Most Talked About Team in Baseball | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Padres keep making splashes, the most recent one coming Sunday when it was reported Manny Machado had agreed to a 11-year contract extension. One man who will continue to have a front row seat to all the San Diego craziness is the team's television announcer Don Orsillo. Bradfo sits down with Orsillo to not only talk Padres, but also the state of broadcasting as well as remembering the excellence of his former partner, the late Jerry Remy. 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

Xander Bogaerts opens up about Red Sox, Padres
Bradfo sits down with Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts just prior to playing his first game with his new team. Bogaerts opens up about the path that led him to San Diego, including the twists and turns in his negotiations with the Red Sox and how touch 2022 was to navigate. It's an honest and open Xander Bogaerts. 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

Who Says No: What to do with Dugie
Alex Verdugo made some first-week headlines by walking right up to ownership and stating that he wants to be in Boston for a long time. It's a bold move to walk right up to John Henry and make these demands when the Who Says No boys have been lumping you into trade proposals all winter. But with Dugie on the forefront of everyone's brain, we go back to the well and figure out if a signed - or unsigned - Verdugo can be moved. 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 Sho on the Radio: Chaim Bloom offers his perspective of this team
Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom swings by the Bradfo Sho - this time via the radio - joining Bradfo and Mark Dondero to offer his unique perspective when it comes to looking out at this collection of 2023 Red Sox players so far in spring training. The puzzle and the perception. It is all talked about. 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 Sho on the Go: Christian Vazquez returns
Bradfo catches up with old friend Christian Vazquez over at Twins camp, with the catcher talking about when he knew he wasn't returning to the Red Sox, how he viewed how the Red Sox approached Xander Bogaerts and what he bought with all his newfound money. 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 Sho on the Radio: Sam Kennedy answers the tough questions from Bradfo
Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy stops by the Bradfo Sho Studios - which in this case was the broadcast booth at JetBlue Park - to join Bradfo in breaking down everything from Monday's team meeting to John Henry's approach to the media. 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 Sho on the Go: We got Jorge 'Aquaman' Alfaro
The MVP of the Dominican Winter League World Series - and man who is nicknamed 'Aquaman' - Jorge Alfaro joins Bradfo to talk about becoming a celebrity this offseason, his decision to join the Red Sox and play in the World Baseball Classic, along with his quest to meet the actor who portrayed Aquaman, Jason Momoa. 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

Cora in the Morning: How the Red Sox are approaching the WBC chaos
During his meeting with the media Sunday morning, Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained how he views the players departing for the World Baseball Classic. Cora talks about how it will impact both the teams and the participants. The lot in life of Jarren Duran is also discussed, along with who will be playing shortstop with Kiké Hernandez heading to play CF for Team Puerto Rico. 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 Sho on the Go: Dustin Pedroia is back
Dustin Pedroia made a return to Red Sox camp, donning a Sox uniform for the first time since his retiring. Pedroia met with the media to discuss his plans, what he is currently up to, some bitterness that still lingers, and how he views this version of his old 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

Cora in the Morning: Dustin Pedroia is in camp
Alex Cora addresses the media after Saturday's workout, talking about the appearance of Dustin Pedroia in camp and what the former second baseman means to this current group of Red Sox. The Red Sox manager also offers updates with his team one week out from its first Grapefruit League game. 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 Sho on the Radio: Spring training has started!
Bradfo jumps on with the Greg Hill Show crew to talk about Chris Sale, the Red Sox' pitching staff, the perception of Chaim Bloom, and the buzz surrounding Alex Cora. There is also a proposal for a Jonathan Papelbon-based contest that the former closer agreed to on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast. 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

BONUS: Betting Isn’t Boring With Jonathan Papelbon | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only is baseball not boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division. Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny', where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastball at 89.9 mph. We also get to the bottom of exactly what percentage of players are in the best shapes of their lives. 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

What happened, and is happening, with Ryan Brasier
With spring training ready to kick off, Bradfo catches up with Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier. The duo talks about exactly what happened with the Red Sox reliever in 2022, how he viewed an uncertain offseason and how he views this 2023 Red Sox 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

Bradfo Sho on the Radio: Coop went to Radio Row with Joe Kelly
In the heart of Super Bowl week, baseball took over thanks to Coop joining Joe Kelly in dominating Radio Row to talk about the book, "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Bradfo was joined by Coop to offer a first-hand account of what he encountered in Phoenix. 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 Sho on the Radio: Talking Red Sox, book on MLB Network Radio
Bradfo jumped on MLB Network Radio with Jenny Cavnar to take a deep dive into the forthcoming best-selling book "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime" while also picking apart what to expect with the 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

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Ben Cherington tackles the tough WBC question(s)
Should they play. Shouldn't they play. It's always a tough decision for players and teams every time the World Baseball Classic comes around, with this year being no exception. One of the more noteworthy case this season has been Ji-Man Choi, who wanted to play for South Korea but the Pirates steered him away from the roster. Pittsburgh Ben Cherington joined Bradfo to discuss that dynamic along with how he views balancing getting ready for the 2023 season and playing in the WBC. (To listen to the entire conversation with Cherington, 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

BONUS: The Day Baseball Dominated Football’s Radio Row | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): In the heart of football's biggest week, leading into the big game, Baseball Isn't Boring took over in Phoenix. BIB Ambassador Joe Kelly — with Coop by his side — dove head-first into Radio Row to talk about the great game of baseball and the soon-to-be-released book "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Equipped with a brand new Baseball Isn't Boring red t-shirt, a book and plenty of opinions, Kelly went from station to station to do what we do: talk about all that this game offers. It was the perfect reminder for the football folks that baseball is right around the corner. 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 Sho on the Radio: Joe Kelly is ready to sell some books
With the release of his new book - A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime - taking place on Feb. 28, White Sox pitcher Joe Kelly calls in with Bradfo and Coop to announce some of his plans in the coming week, which will include a pass through the Super Bowl's Radio Row. Kelly also offers a fascinating passage from the book that offers insight into the 2018 Red Sox's reaction to the Kelly vs. Tyler Austin fight. To order the book, 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

BONUS: The Oldest Active MLB Player Talks Tom Brady | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The oldest active player in any of the four major professional sports, Rich Hill of the Pittsburgh Pirates, joins Bradfo once again, to reflect on how Tom Brady made it as far as he did before retiring, whether or not Hill is eyeing playing as long as Brady, and what it takes to play into your 40s. It's the kind of insight nobody else in baseball can currently give. 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

Catching up with new Red Sox reliever Richard Bleier
Richard Bleier has had his fair share of success in the major leagues. He is a former college teammate of Chris Sale, before playing for five different MLB organizations. And Bleier even holds a major league record, most balks in an inning. But for Red Sox fans all that matters is that the 35-year-old is now a valued member of their bullpen, having been traded from the Marlins to Boston in exchange for Matt Barnes. Bradfo sits down with Bleier to talk about his journey, including the moment he got the call he was traded and why he has so much optimism heading into 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

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Rich Hill is salty about the baseballs
Former Red Sox pitcher Rich Hill, who has taken his talents to Pittsburgh for 2023, has a very real problem with what went down with the baseballs last season. With it coming out that Major League Baseball used three different kinds of baseballs in 2022, Hill takes MLB to task heading into the new season. To listen to the entire podcast with Hill, 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 Sho on the Radio: Will the WBC lead to Red Sox spring training chaos?
Bradfo, Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo are joined by the newest member of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast family, Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling). Shawn is the host of 'WBC Central' a podcast under the BIB umbrella that dominates all World Baseball Classic conversation. He calls into the Sho to talk how the WBC is going to impact the Red Sox, with more than a few key members of Alex Cora's team going to play in the tournament. With the WBC just more than a month away, it's a conversation that you are going to want to soak in. 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 Sho on the Radio: Can the Red Sox plan actually work?
Bradfo is joined by Coop and MassLive's Chris Cotillo to take a look at the paths that actually might lead the Red Sox to the postseason and how Chaim Bloom's plan could work. The trio also takes another look back at Winter Weekend while chronicling John Henry's interaction with the media. Spring training is getting closer, so these kind of Sho's are becoming increasingly important. 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

Ryan Dempster, Brock Holt are running the Boston Marathon
It's one thing to run down the baseline, sprint over to cover first or even try and steal a base, but when it comes to using your legs as a baseball player usually 26.2 miles don't enter into the equation. Well, Ryan Dempster and Brock Holt are attempting to break the mold by running this year's Boston Marathon. Dempster and Holt joined Bradfo to offer their motivations behind taking on such a challenge, how they currently feel about the endeavor, and what might be in store for each. And, of course, there are some great stories along the way. 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 Crew digests Sammy's night, Matt Barnes news
The chaos of Winter Weekend wasn't quite fully in the rearview mirror for the Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo, Sammy and Pat - as they picked apart the historic advice given by Wade Boggs and the overall surreal scene in Springfield. They also take a deep dive into the news that Matt Barnes has been designated for assignment, with Bradfo trying to educate the group when it comes to Ryan Brasier. It's a wild ride you're going to want to listen to. 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 Sho on the Radio: David Ortiz has thoughts on Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers
Bradfo is joined by Ken Laird and Chris Curtis at Red Sox' Winter Weekend to sit down with Hall of Famer David Ortiz. Ortiz reveals his thoughts on Bogaerts signing in San Diego, and what Devers has waiting for him after signing his big deal with a completely differently lineup. When Ortiz talks, people listen. This was 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

Winter Weekend: Scrambled eggs, chocolate milk and boos
The Who Says No Crew - Bradfo, Coop, Gordo and Pat - jumps back on the podcast to recap a chaotic few days in Springfield. Unable to join was Sammy, who did supply the group the valuable boots on the ground coverage while getting valuable advice from Wade Bogs. The Friday night boos. The Saturday love-fest. The presence of Triston Casas. And, of course, Coop throwing 80 mph. It's a long one, but a good one. 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 Sho on the Radio: Catching up with Alex Cora, Chris Sale
With Ken Laird and Chris Curtis filling in for Bradfo (via the 'Ken and Curtis Show'), the pair is joined for a radio conversation with both Red Sox manager Alex Cora and Chris Sale. The talk includes updates from Sale, and the state of the team from its manager. It's a good catch-up with two of the few remaining members of the 2018 World Series-winning 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

BONUS: Instagram? TikTok? How MLB Teams Approach Social Media | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Nobody has done a better job with social media this offseason than the Pittsburgh Pirates, which is why host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford sat down with a member of their social media team, Kaitlyn Kaufhold, to discuss exactly what is going on with social media and the world of baseball. The dynamic with how teams and players approach the likes of Instagram and TikTok has changed significantly over the past few years, landing in a place that demands more creativity and participation. 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

BONUS: Top Pirates Pitching Prospect Mike Burrows Takes the Rich Hill Masterclass | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's not every day you get a chance to experience the mentoring of a 13-year major league veteran with an up-and-coming teammate. But that's exactly what this podcast delivered, with new Pirate Rich Hill meeting 23-year-old Mike Burrows, one of Pittsburgh's top pitching prospects, for the first time. What transpired was the kind of advice and guidance that is usually reserved for the secrecy of the clubhouse or out on the baseball field. Burrows ultimately might even teach Hill how to maximize his Instagram account. It's a behind-the-curtain look into how knowledge is passed down. 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 Sho on the Radio: Picking apart the Trevor Story saga
Bradfo jumps aboard the Rich Keefe Show to break down all the ins and outs that has come with the news that Trevor Story is going to miss a chunk of the 2023 season due to elbow surgery. Was this handled correctly? When did Story first become concerned with his elbow? What it means to the Red Sox now? All the questions are answered this latest Bradfo Sho on the Radio. 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 Sho on the Go: When Billy Wagner met Jonathan Papelbon
Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast with Bradfo, former closer Billy Wagner gave some open and honest views on his Hall of Fame candidacy while telling a flurry of great stories. Included in the reminiscing was Wagner recalling the somewhat awkward introduction to Jonathan Papelbon after the two teamed up with the Red Sox in the middle of the 2009 season. To listen to the entire Wagner interview, 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 Sho on the Go: The case for Justin Turner being a leader in Red Sox clubhouse
Appearing on the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, new Pirate Rich Hill made the strong case for Justin Turner emerging as a leader in the Red Sox' clubhouse while identifying a few others who could also fill the leadership void ... including Connor Wong. To listen to the entire Hill interview with 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

BONUS: Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos Talks The Art Of The Contract Extension | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There is no baseball general manager who has had better fortune of late brokering contract extensions with players than Atlanta's chief decision-maker Alex Anthopoulos. The Braves GM joins host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford to talk about how he is building his team and lessons learned from his stint with the Blue Jays. There is also a spirited debate over ketchup-flavored potato chips. With another big extension - Rafael Devers - in the news, it's a good time to look at how these things get done. 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 Sho on the Radio: The Rafael Devers deal is done
Bradfo joins Christian Arcand and Meghan Ottolini for instant reaction to Rafael Devers' new 11-year, $331 million contract extension with the Red Sox. How did this come about? Why were the Red Sox willing to go to these lengths? What it means in the big picture when it comes to the organization? The deal is done. Now comes the questions regarding what is next. 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

Who Says No Wednesday: Let's make a trade with the Marlins
The Who Says No crew is back, with Bradfo and Coop joined by Gordo (@BossportsGordo), Pat Brown (@PatBrown954) and Sammy (@HebHammer94) to conjure up some great fake trades. This time around the guys have a very specific task - find a trade that fits between the Marlins the Red Sox. They came up with some good ones. 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

BONUS: @NotMrTibbs Pumps Us Up For Hall of Fame Voting | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's that time of year, when for the first few weeks of January the baseball conversation is dominated by who will get voted into the Hall of Fame and who will miss out. The person who helps navigate the debate better than anyone is Ryan Thibodaux, who has constructed the go-to tracker when it comes to how the HOF voting shakes out. The man known as @NotMrTibbs on social media joined host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford to have an in-depth conversation about all things Hall of Fame voting. It's the right podcast at the right time. 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 Sho on the Go: Will Yoshida be best free agent outfielder not named Aaron Judge?
Are we sleeping on Masa Yoshida? With news that that the new Red Sox outfielder will be playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, it got Bradfo thinking: Could this guy be the best free agent outfield acquisition not named Aaron Judge? Just to help the conversation our host talks to Red Sox exec Gus Quattlebaum, who helped spearhead the pursuit of the 29-year-old outfielder. It's a great way to kick off what will undoubtedly be anything but a boring year. 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

BONUS: The Baseball Isn't Boring New Year's Bash With Courtney And Gibby | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): You aren't going to find a better way to ring in 2023 than by joining the Baseball Isn't Boring New Year's Bash with host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford, former Toronto manager John Gibbons and Courtney Finnicum. The trio celebrates with some great behind-the-scenes stories, a look at what we can hope for in the new year, and, of course, a great debate over which cocktails we should be serving at the party. Happy New Year! 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

Who Says No: Bringing Eduardo Rodriguez back
Bradfo, Coop and Gordo execute another 'Who Says No?' in an attempt to spice up the Red Sox roster. Gordo comes out with a couple of doozies, both of which Chaim Bloom should take a hard look at. The trio goes down the rabbit hole of what Red Sox Twitter has become over the past couple of months. 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

BONUS: The Baseball Isn't Boring Holiday Spectacular | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and producer Coop Leonard use the final podcast before Christmas to spread good baseball cheer in the form of presents to every single Major League Baseball fan base. The gifts range everywhere from gift cards to domes. It's a good time to reflect on the gift that keeps on giving: 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

BONUS: Jonathan Papelbon Makes You Money | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Baseball isn't boring, and neither is betting. Our very special prognosticator extraordinaire Jonathan Papelbon guides listeners to the best bets when it comes to picking next season's World Series winner. Host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford and Pap even surface a pretty good prop bet involving Santa Claus. It's the first of what figures to be many opportunities for the former closer to lock you up some money. 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

Getting to know new Red Sox pitcher Wyatt 'Earp' Mills
The Red Sox did make a trade this offseason, and it was for a pitcher who just became part of the Bradfo Sho family, Wyatt Mills. The sidewinder gives us insight into his evolution and those two hours he once spent walking up and down Newbury St. Mills allows the Bradfo Sho community to mold his new existence with the Red Sox, asking for both walk-in music and a nickname. Get to know the man we will now call 'Earp'. 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 Sho on the Go: Feel better by listening to Brock Holt
While Red Sox fans try and figure out what their team is doing this offseason, we give you a feel-good interview for the holiday season: Bradfo catching up with Brock Holt at the David Ortiz Celebrity Golf Classic. The former Red Sox fan favorite talks training for the Boston Marathon, life of a retiree and how baseball has changed. What happened? What will happen? What is happening? It's always good to hear the what's what from Brock. 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 Sho on the Radio: Here come the epic Red Sox rants
Bradfo offered Red Sox fans the best gift of all: The chance to rant about their team on the radio. Jeff in Watertown. Allison in Cambridge. All the gang. The loyal listeners and callers didn't waste the opportunity, coming with some the most pointed declarations of frustration we have heard from Red Sox followers in some time. 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 story of how Masataka Yoshida landed with the Red Sox
When the Red Sox signed outfielder Masataka Yoshida to a five-year, $90 million contract, it was the culmination of a long road. Gus Quattlebaum, the Sox' Vice President of Scouting Development and Integration, joined Bradfo to talk about the journey that led his club to its new left fielder. It's the story behind the story. 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

Who Says No Wednesday: Can the Red Sox get Max Fried?
Bradfo and Coop are joined once again by some of the best 'Who Says No?' guys in the business - Nat (@BosSportsGordo) Gordon and Sammy (@hebhammer94) James for another round of fake trades. This time the guys try and pry the likes of Wily Adames, Max Fried and a Padres shortstop away from their respective teams. It's the kind of conversation that will make your day, making you think along the way. 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