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Torey Lovullo is ready for all the National League West smoke
Arizona Diamondbacks manager, and former Red Sox coach, Torey Lovullo raised his heart-rate by joining to Bradfo for a look at how he is going to take on financial juggernauts San Diego and the Dodgers. Along with a preview of the motivational speeches Lovullo is planning to deliver his team, the former NL Manager of the Year explains how he has adjusted over recent years. He also tells a great Studio 54 story. Lovullo never disappoints. 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 (very timely) Chaim Bloom Conversation | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When it comes to front office decision-makers who needed to be interviewed after the week at the Winter Meetings, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom is at the top of the list. Sure enough, that's who Bradfo sits down with in a lengthy 'Baseball Isn't Boring' conversation. Bloom goes into detail about what happened with the Xander Bogaerts negotiations, how the free agent market impacted the Red Sox' approach, and how he currently views his next big challenge, signing Rafael Devers. It's a great way to spend a piece of your day. 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: Is Xander Bogaerts In For A Culture Shock? | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's another Players Only podcast, with Rich Hill returning to give the "what's what" when it comes to the realities of playing in different Major League Baseball markets. Hill and host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford jump into the differences Xander Bogaerts will face as he transitions from Boston to San Diego. Hill offers a unique perspective on the topic that you're going to want to hear. 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 Lowdown On Kenley Jansen And Dansby Swanson | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford sits down with MLB.com's Mark Bowman - a longtime Braves beat writer - to dissect closer Kenley Jansen and shortstop Dansby Swanson. Not too long after the news regarding Aaron Judge came word that Jansen had agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Red Sox. What should we make of Jansen at this point in his career? Also, exactly how should we rate Jansen's former Atlanta teammate Swanson as he tries to find a team for 2023? If you want to be in the know, you're going to want to 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

Another red number that could have been retired
Red Sox ownership has once again left another fan favorite, and likely Hall of Famer, out to dry. Xander Bogaerts will now join Lester and Mookie as Red Sox legends that could have been instead of should have been after he signed with the San Diego Padres for a cool $280 million at the closing of the MLB Winter Meetings. Chaim Bloom and ownership cemented that signing the league-leading shortstop during the offseason would be "priority number one", but after missing out on several free agents in hopes to secure the homegrown talent, the Boston Brass once again refused to pay a guy what he is worth. Rob and Coop break down the insanity, and Coop possibly breaks down into insanity, trying to grapple with the aftermath of Xander's departure. 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: Aaron Judge, Xander Bogaerts and a possible trip to Tijuana
Bradfo check in with the Greg Hill Show crew from the Winter Meetings in San Diego to give his perspective on the Aaron Judge signing, the pursuit of Xander Bogaerts and the temptation to venture a few miles south to Tijuana. It's your best Hot Stove 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

Sitting down with Chaim Bloom at the Winter Meetings
A lot of folks in Red Sox land had questions about this team's offseason so far, and many of those were posed to Chaim Bloom on Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Bradfo takes you in the belly of the beast when it comes to having Bloom explain his perspective of what is going on with the Red Sox' approach to things so far, giving you the entire Boston media's sit-down with the Chief Baseball Officer from San Diego. 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 Ultimate Winter Meetings Primer | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There's no week in the calendar year that better exemplifies exactly how exciting baseball can be without a single ball being thrown or bat being swung. It's Winter Meetings Week. Host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford is joined by BIB free agent correspondent Ed Hand to discuss what might be awaiting the legions of Hot Stove fanatics in the coming days. Shortstops. Starting pitchers. Aaron Judge. It's all on the table. So before getting on the plane for San Diego, Bradfo breaks it all down with our go-to free agent guy. 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 return of Rick Porcello
Since he last played big league baseball in 2020, few people around the game have laid eyes on Rick Porcello. The former Cy Young Award winner played his last game as a 31 year old with the Mets and then seemingly disappeared for two years. Now he has reappeared, revealing to baseball fans everywhere where he has been, why he walked away and what his plans are. The curious case of Rick Porcello has been solved. 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: Rich Hill On The Anatomy Of A Winter Meetings Press Conference | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast (subscribe here): Former pitcher Rich Hill joins host Rob Bradford for a discussion about Winter Meetings press conferences. The MLB Winter Meetings are next week, which means we're on the verge of some big free agent signings. When those signings take place during the meetings, there's oftentimes a press conference showcasing a team's prized new acquisition. Rich Hill was that guy when the Dodgers invited him to announce his three-year deal at the Winter Meetings, so he can offer a unique perspective not many have. It's a good way ease into perhaps the biggest few days of the Hot Stove 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

BONUS: In Search Of The Best Baseball Movie Of All Time | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast (subscribe here): While rumors and news fly around the baseball world heading into December, Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum took it upon themselves to undertake an important task - uncovering the best baseball movie of all-time. The trio execute a four-round draft to help determine the best of the best. It's baseball movie science. 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: Brett Phillips Delivers A Few Important Messages | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When it comes to delivering the message of why baseball isn't boring and why baseball is fun, nobody does it better than former Tampa Bay Ray postseason hero and current major league outfielder Brett Phillips. Phillips joins host Rob Bradford and producer Cooper Leonard to talk about all the excellence that comes with the game, what's wrong with this generation of big league players, how to immediately grow the game by 50 percent, and the merits of ranch dressing. Listening to Phillips will make you want to run out onto the nearest diamond and start tossing the ball around. 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: Trea Turner vs. Carlos Correa vs. Xander Bogaerts | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here), host Rob Bradford is joined by Baseball Isn't Boring free agent correspondent Ed Hand to dive into the biggest debate still sitting in the Hot Stove season: Who is the best shortstop on the open market - Carlos Correa, Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts. The guys not only state their cases for each player but predict landing spots. Bradfo and Ed also talk about how this offseason might be the craziest ever for Twitter rumors and reports without anything really happening. It's a great way to start your week. 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: Zack Kelly Fight Club returns
Zack Kelly has made his mark in a short time, first on the field and then on the Bradfo Sho. The Red Sox relief pitcher makes his second appearance on the Sho and doesn't disappoint, offering the science behind walk-in music, being potentially recruited by Zdeno Chara and the issues MLB might be facing with these new rules. It's worth a 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

BONUS: Thankful For The Savannah Bananas | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With the message of baseball not being boring spreading like wildfire throughout 2022, it's worth taking some time to highlight one of the chief contributors to driving the narrative. Host Rob Bradford sat down with Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas. Frongillo and the Bananas have helped highlight the fun that can be found on a baseball diamond, while offering a wake-up call to Major League Baseball via their fan experience and, yes, TikTok following. We are thankful for all that Frongillo and the Bananas have brought and will continue to bring. 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: Thankful For PitchingNinja | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): From one cause to another...thank you, PitchingNinja. Host Rob Bradford is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. PitchingNinja has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. PitchingNinja represents what is good in the game, which is why the conversation should scratch right where any baseball fan itches. 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: Hey MLB teams, you better have clubhouse personalities | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here), host Rob Bradford is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalities in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be undervalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seven-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are going to want to listen to. Click here for the whole ball of wax. 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

Top Red Sox pitching prospect Chris Murphy is living the 40-man roster life
If Chris Murphy was a year younger, he might have very well been a high school baseball coach and history teacher. But he's not. He is a pitcher who finds himself on the doorstep of becoming a major leaguer thanks to his recent promotion to the Red Sox' 40-man roster. The affable lefty joins Bradfo to talk about his path, the pair's shared love of watching World War II docs, the challenge of making dad not wear a Yankees fan, and the touching story regarding his ultimate motivation to make the big leagues. Murphy is one to watch, and one 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

The ultimate 'Who Says No' Red Sox trade roundtable
After weeks of churning out some of the Red Sox trade proposals, the Bradfo Sho has gotten together all of the contributors with all of their fake trade expertise to execute the best 'Who Says No?' trade proposal roundtable of all 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

Where the Red Sox stand after a crazy Tuesday
Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to break down all the happenings of the most active day of the MLB offseason to date. What is the plan for Nathan Eovaldi now that he has turned down the qualifying offer? Will the Red Sox be targeting a reliable starting pitcher? What is the deal with this 40-man roster? Will this team eventually start finding some other impact up-and-comers not named Marcelo Mayer? It's all on the table in a spirited Hot Stove 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

The inspiring story of Rob Refsnyder
Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refnsyder impressed his new club so much they have already locked him up for a one-year deal for 2023. Refsnyder joined Bradfo to reflect on what the commitment means, how he managed to seemingly turn his career around and how his view of baseball has changed. The insightful Refsnyder is worth a 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

Who Says No Wednesday: The Chris Sale trade all over again?
In the latest installment of the wildly popular series "Who Says No Wednesday" Bradfo and Coop turn to Pat Brown (@patbrown954) for another round of potential trades for the Red Sox. This time, Brown looks to target players from the Pirates, Guardians and Diamondbacks while giving up - gulp - the likes of Miguel Bleis in one of the deals. There is, of course, a blockbuster in the mix, which seems eerily similar to the deal struck for then-ace Chris Sale leading into the 2017 season. Let the debates begin. 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: Welcome to the next wave of Xander Bogaerts drama
Speaking at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom once again reiterated that signing Xander Bogaerts was the team's top priority. The problem is that now the Red Sox have some competition for the shortstop. Bradfo reflects on Bloom's comments regarding valuing Bogaerts and players who have performed in this market, while also reflecting on the importance of recruiting early in the offseason - with David Ross coming on to offer his own experience. Let the offseason begin! 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: Giancarlo Stanton to Boston?
In the latest installment of 'Who Says No Wednesday', Bradfo and Coop bring in Coley Mick of the Underdog Network to offer up three more solid trade proposals for the Red Sox, along with a bonus offer involving Shohei Ohtani. The longtime voice for all things Red Sox takes the go-hard-or-go-home philosophy in his approach, eyeing deals for the likes of Cody Bellinger, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Giancarlo Stanton. It's a bunch of boldness 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: Diving into the Rafael Devers negotiations
Bradfo jumps on the Greg Hill Show to give his take on the Rafael Devers reports, negotiations and rumors, while offering perspective on how Chaim Bloom might approach this offseason. We also figure out if Greg's yacht costs more than John Henry's. Some good Red Sox talk 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: Brock Holt has retired
After a memorable 10-year major league career, including seven seasons with the Red Sox, Brock Holt has taken to Instagram to announce his retirement. Holt has allowed for plenty of memories and moments, including still serving as the only player to hit for the cycle in the postseason and throwing the slowest pitch ever. Appearing on the Sho multiple times this year, Holt always enlightens and entertains. It's why Bradfo took a few moments to reflect on Holt after his big announcement. 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 risk, reward of a Rafael Devers contract
Bradfo tackles the pros and cons of signing Rafael Devers to a mammoth contract, using the buzz around Bryce Harper as the latest jumping off point. The Angels and Tigers? They whiffed on going for the big deals. The Phillies and Padres? A case can me made their investments were good ones. Now it's the Red Sox turn. 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: Shohei Ohtani to the Red Sox?
It's time again for another 'Who Says No Wednesday' with @BigSoxGuy - Jeff Runnals - popping on with Bradfo and Coop to give three outstanding trade proposals for the Red Sox this offseason. A high leverage reliever. A young ace. And, just for good measure, the best player in baseball. It's all right there. Let's start the debate ... 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: Let's talk Kyle Schwarber
The Phillies are in the World Series, which means that the Kyle Schwarber talk is going to heat up. Why didn't the Red Sox re-sign him? How hard did they try to re-sign him? Was it a good signing by the Phillies? How much of a difference has he made for Dave Dombrowski and Co. Bradfo tries to answer all the questions with facts, figures, a telling sound bite from Schwarber and a conversation on the matter with Ken Laird and Chris Curtis on the 'Ken and Curtis Show'. There hasn't been a better time to talk Kyle! 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 had lunch with the front office
You are going to want to check out the entire Rich Hill podcast with the pitcher swinging by the studios to chop it up with Bradfo and Mike Mutnansky, but are giving you two key parts from the sit-down in this 'on the Go' episode: Hill talking Bogaerts, while also detailing where he is at with his own contract negotiations. 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: The newest Red Sox, the intriguing Jake Reed
Pitcher Jake Reed is now a member of the Red Sox. But even if he wasn't, the 30-year-old pitcher should be of interest to Bradfo Sho listeners. Possessing one of the most unique deliveries in all of baseball, Reed sits down with Bradfo to talk about his path - which has included five major league organizations - the change he is trying to make this offseason, life with his Olympic softball-playing, Silver Medal-winning wife, and how Joe Kelly gave him the headphones he wore for this interview. It's 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

Who Says No Wednesday: A blockbuster for Logan Webb
In the latest installment of 'Who Says No Wednesday', Bradfo and Coop are joined by Sammy Hurwitz (@Hebhammer94) for three trades involving the Red Sox that should offer intrigue and lead to spirited conversation. Eric Hosmer for a relief pitcher. Perhaps the answer at designated hitter. And an absolute blockbuster that would reel in one of the best starters in baseball. Let the debate begin! 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: Rich Hill stops by the studio
You want baseball insight, you turn to Rich Hill. That's what Bradfo and Mike Mutnansky did with the pitcher swinging by the studio talk about the lot in life of baseball and his own career. You aren't going to find more insightful analysis regarding what happened to the 2022 Red Sox and what awaits the game 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

Bradfo Sho on the Radio: Josh Beckett, Chaim Bloom talk art of extensions
With the contract extensions to the young stars of the game coming fast and furious, Bradfo breaks down the art of executing such a strategy with Josh Beckett and Chaim Bloom. If you want to understand the importance of such a strategy, you are going to want to listen to this. 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: It's a good time to talk to Bill Mueller
On Oct. 17, 2004, Bill Mueller came through with one of the biggest hits in Red Sox history, driving in Dave Roberts to tie the Yankees in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series with a single against Mariano Rivera. Exactly 18 years to the day, Mueller talks about that at-bat, along with winning the batting title the year before. A longtime hitting coach, Mueller also offers some pretty cool insight as to where the game is going. 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: John '8 MIle' Schreiber picks his song
The Bradfo Sho to the rescue! Bradfo - joined by producer extraordinaire Stiz - makes a plea to the Sho's listeners to help Red Sox reliever John '8 Mile Schreiber - pick a walk-in song. After more than an hour of suggestions, Schreiber called in to listen to the finalists. Eight-mile ends up picking a doozy ... with help from his wife, of course. 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: The Xander Bogaerts 'Make It Happen Foundation' project
With the 'Make It Happen Foundation' in full swing - allowing supporters of Xander Bogaerts to help bring him back to Boston - Bradfo and Coop offer an update on Bogaerts and the foundation, while announcing the winner of two Opening Day tickets to one lucky contributor to the cause. 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: Who says no to these Red Sox trades?
Who doesn't like a good trade proposal? That's exactly what we give you on the latest Bradfo Sho, with Nat 'Gordo' Gordon coming on the podcast with Bradfo and Coop to offer up three potential trades the Red Sox could make this offseason. We are here to make you think heading into the Hot Stove season, and that's exactly what this episode accomplishes. 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: Joe Maddon spits truths
Joe Maddon and Theo Epstein were once thought to be some of the biggest proponents when it came to integrating analytics into baseball. Now the pair are trying to spread the word regarding what's what when it comes to how the use of the information is getting out of control. As part of his extensive sit-down with Bradfo, Coop and Courtney, Maddon - the author of the recently-released "Book of Joe" - explains what needs to change when it comes to managing under the growing umbrella of analytics. 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 Xander Bogaerts conundrum
Bradfo and Coop take the podcast to the airwaves, joining producer Stiz to chop up and break down all things Xander Bogaerts. With some help from Hall of Fame caller Jeff from Watertown, it's an hour of baseball talk you don'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

Bradfo Sho: Joe Maddon reveals truths about today's baseball
World champion manager Joe Maddon has some strong opinions when it comes to where the great game of baseball is going, which becomes perfectly clear both when reading his recently-released book "The Book of Joe" and listening to this podcast. Maddon joins Bradfo, Coop and Courtney to take a deep dive into how managing a baseball team has gone a little haywire, while spelling out his expectations for whatever his next managing post might be. Red Sox. Cubs. Wine. They are all discussed as lengthy, as well. It's all a great complement to watching the current chaos in this year's postseason. 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: John '8 Mile' Schreiber jumps in
Bradfo and Coop had a presentation to make, so they used their latest Bradfo Sho on the Radio to do just that: Congratulations to John Schreiber, Red Sox Pitcher of the Year. Along with Schreiber coming on to accept his honor, the pitcher also chops it up with the guys by talking what closer's music he would choose, giving play-by-play of the Guardians' walk-off and who exactly was captain of the Red Sox bullpen. It's always a good time with 8 Mile, and 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

Bradfo Sho on the Go: Trevor Story is ready to recruit
The Red Sox have money, but that doesn't mean anything unless they use it to lock up their prime targets. In other words, they can't fall short in their pursuits of desirable free agents this time around. To explore the subject, Bradfo talks to former Red Sox targets Collin McHugh and Brooks Raley, while also asking Chaim Bloom about the topic at the year-end press conference. Bradfo caps all off with a conversation with Trevor Story, the Red Sox best recruiting success story over the past year, with the infielder detailing the courtship while explaining how he is looking forward to helping out 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

Red Sox end-of-the-season press conference
The Red Sox finished in last-place. The Red Sox a boatload of roster uncertainty. The Red Sox have some issues. It's why the press conference Thursday involving Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, team president Sam Kennedy, manager Alex Cora and general manager Brian O'Halloran lasted almost an hour. We felt it was important for Bradfo Sho listeners to hear the whole ball of wax. 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: Xander Bogaerts returns to his favorite podcast
There is no more fitting way to close out the 2022 season than for Bradfo and Coop to sit down with Xander Bogaerts in the Fenway Park dugout to catch up on contract talk, concerts, his future and the declaration that the Bradfo Sho is his favorite podcast. All that and questions from fans. It's a great way to punctuate the 162-game journey (and maybe Bogaerts' Red Sox career). 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: J.D. Martinez cleans out his locker
For one final time in the 2022 season, one which might be J.D. Martinez's last in a Red Sox uniform, Bradfo catches up with the Sox' designated hitter. Martinez reflects on his five years in Boston while offering specific reasons why he is optimistic about what awaits in 2023, whether it be with the Red Sox or somewhere else. It is the most interesting conversation you will ever hear from a player while he simultaneously cleans out his locker. 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: Why Rich Hill got emotional
Rich Hill punctuated a pretty good season with the Red Sox Monday night, first pitching six stellar innings and then showing the passion and emotion that has defined him while talking with the media after the Red Sox' win. Bradfo looks at why the emotions bubbled up for Hill, with the pitcher's postgame press conference helping paint the podcast picture. 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: What makes a great call?
Bradfo is joined by Red Sox network play-by-play man Will Flemming on the pregame show to react to Dave Sims' much-talked about call for the Mariners' clincher. Will explains how an announcer approaches such a moment, and how he views the path to nailing the calls. The duo also talk about Blue Jays fans propensity to pour beer on their faces. 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: Aaron Judge? Edwin Diaz? Chaim Bloom offers hints
As part of the wildly-popular sit-down with Chaim Bloom, Bradfo asked the Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer his philosophy on adding more power, better relievers heading into 2023. Bloom offers his blueprint, sprinkling some bread crumbs for fans to follow when trying to figure out the Sox' offseason plan. 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: Chopping it up with Triston Casas
Want to get to know one of the newest Red Sox? You're in luck. Bradfo and Coop sit down with red-hot rookie Triston Casas for previously untold perspective and stories from the first baseman. This is your official primer when it comes to introducing yourself to the player who figures to be the Sox' 2023 first baseman. 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