
Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast
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PT Shorts - Ranking the Rotation
Tanner Houck has sustained his strong pitching through the season so far that has many wondering if he should be the team's ace. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Houck should be at the top of the Red Sox starting rotation and how they would rank the starting five including Brayan Bello and Nick Pivetta. 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

Jonathan Papelbon Has Some Things To Say Before His Big Day | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Rob Bradford teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rays Redemption
For the first time since 2019, the Red Sox completed a sweep over the Rays in Tropicana Field and got revenge on their division foes. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything from the series including more great starting pitching from Tanner Houck and the show-stopping play from Jarren Duran. The guys also preview the upcoming interleague series at Fenway with the Brewers and if the lineup can help Rafael Devers continue his power hitting. 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

PT Shorts - Dominant Devers
Rafael Devers has gotten back to his dominant self and potentially even more powerful with a record-breaking streak of games with a home run. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman look at what has attributed to the Red Sox third baseman finding his power back and how this streak has helped Jarren Duran in the leadoff spot of the lineup. 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

Scrubbed in St. Louis
Even against a struggling Cardinals team, the woes of the Red Sox continued with two more losses in their three-game series in St. Louis. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman talk about everything from the weekend including the two hottest hitters in the lineup Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran. The guys also debate what the Sox should do with Garrett Whitlock after being shut down in his rehab assignment. 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 and Gordo take the Wasabi Challenge
As part of the Baseball Isn't Boring show on WEEI, Rob Bradford asks Sammy and Gordo questions about Connor Wong and Garrett Whitlock where incorrect answers makes them eat a spoonful of wasabi in the Wasabi Challenge. 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

Torched by Tampa
The bats continued to remain cold for the Red Sox as they dropped three out of four at home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The full squad of Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to give updates on the bullpen management of guys like Kenley Jansen from Alex Cora and the situation at first base as the team awaits the return of Triston Casas. The guys also preview this weekend's series in St. Louis against one of the worst teams recently in the Cardinals. 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

PT Shorts - Wicked Weekend for Wong
Connor Wong was arguably the best player for the Red Sox in their series with the Nationals. Gordo, Sammy, and Rob Bradford give the Sox catcher his flowers and discuss the constant cloud of criticism he's had from the trade of Mookie Betts to the supposed tandem with Reese McGuire. 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

Night-Night Nationals
It wasn't pretty, but the Red Sox managed to win two of three games in their weekend series at home with the Nationals. Sammy and Gordo are joined by Rob Bradford about the headlines from the weekend including Josh Wincowski's demotion to Triple-A Worcester and Cooper Criswell's role in a healthy Red Sox pitching staff. The guys then preview the upcoming four-game set with the Rays and if the offense can come alive unlike in recent 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

Bounced by the Braves
It was a quick trip to Atlanta, but not quick enough as the Red Sox lost both of their games to the Braves. Sammy and Gordo look into the offense unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position specifically Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill. The guys also dive into seeing Chris Sale pitch against his former team for the first time and preview the upcoming weekend series at Fenway against the Nationals. 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 Opens Up About Boston, New York | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
bonusFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was a good time to catch up with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo considering his solid start with his new team. But the conversation with Rob Bradford seems even more fitting now that Verdugo helped his club rout the Astros Tuesday night with three hits, including a home run. Verdugo explains how he viewed his last year in Boston, his new existence in New York and his relationship with former manager Alex Cora. 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

PT Shorts - Criswell Creating Chaos
Two great starts out of Cooper Criswell has become a blessing and a curse for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman debate what the best role for Criswell is with the impending returns of Nick Pivetta, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock to the starting rotation. 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

Tripping over the Twins
Despite salvaging the series on Sunday, the Red Sox went cold in their two-out-of-three series loss to the Twins. Sammy, Gordo, and producer Joe Braverman look at everything that happened in Minnesota starting with Tanner Houck hitting a little speed bump and Vaughn Grissom looking shaky at second base in his debut. Then, the guys debate the role best suited for Cooper Criswell and preview a short two-game series in Atlanta with the Braves which includes facing old friend Chris Sale. 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

Riveting Relief
There was plenty of roster shifting for the Red Sox, but the bullpen remained as strong as they've been during the beginning of the season. Gordo, Pat, and producer Joe Braverman look at the optioning of Bobby Dalbec for Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper along with the dominance from the bullpen in their opening game with the Giants starting with a strong opening from Cooper Criswell. 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

Shrinking the Giants
In an interleague matchup, the Red Sox welcomed the Giants to town and took two games out of three at Fenway Park. Gordo, Pat, and new producer Joe Braverman look back on the standout performances from Kutter Crawford and Connor Wong that helped the Sox win the series. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming series in Minnesota against the Twins and how new players like Dominic Smith and Vaughn Grissom can help 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

Cooper is Coming
In a rare April trade, the Red Sox seemed to have found a replacement for Triston Casas in Garrett Cooper. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into how Cooper can help out and what the future now holds for one Bobby Dalbec. 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

Cashing In on Chicago
The Red Sox ended their weekend series with the Cubs in walk off fashion on the back of another great outing from Tanner Houck. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into everything from the weekend including a career day for Ceddanne Rafaela in Saturday's 17-0 blowout win and if Houck can keep up his early season success. The guys then preview the upcoming series with the Giants at Fenway and how impactful the debuts of Garrett Cooper and Vaughn Grissom will be this 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

Caught Off Guard
It was a 4-2 road trip for the Red Sox that culminated with losing two out of three in Cleveland. Gordo explains his turn around to supporting Cedddanne Rafaela playing at shortstop to Sammy and Pat. Also, the guys discuss who should replace Triston Casas, speculate why Masataka Yoshida hasn't been in the starting lineup, and preview a three-game series at Fenway against the Cubs this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growing in the Red Sox Farm System [feat. Christopher Troye]
Sammy and Gordo got to travel up to Portland, Maine to chat with Sea Dogs' pitcher Christopher Troye. They get into everything including moving up in the Red Sox farm system, adjusting to the Maine environment, and the inspiration behind his motivational posts on social 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

Guys Being Dudes - Put some Respect on Corey Kluber
Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get into a debate about how good Corey Kluber really was in his career while naming players who've played for Boston and Cleveland in this edition of Guys Being Dudes. 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

Ep 66Plundering Pittsburgh
Not only was it a great weekend for the Red Sox who swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh, but the guys got to head up to Maine and talk with the potential future of the Sox with the Portland Sea Dogs. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about that trip plus the where the Red Sox outmatched the Bucs including the continued dominance from the Red Sox starting pitching and a look ahead to another series with the Guardians. 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

Panic Meter
It was a dismal end to the homestand for the Red Sox as they drop three of the four games their series with the Guardians. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat go through the big moments of the series including the lone bright spot from Tanner Houck and get heated with each other about who should be starting at shortstop. The guys also preview the upcoming weekend series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. 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 Closer with Balls
The Red Sox stole the series from the Angels after the Sox regrouped from their 4th straight loss to open things up. Sammy, Gordo and Pat recap everything in the series from Tyler O'Niel continuing to mash, Triston Casas exposing theories, and Kenly Jansen is upset again. 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

Play Tessie Preview: Guardians (4/15)
The Red Sox are getting ready for their Marathon Matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. After rebounding the season and popping above .500, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are previewing the pitching duels to come and where the Red Sox can look to take advantage of the series. Gordo is still hunting for his first correct series prediction while everyone needs a bounceback on their Crystal Bomb prediction. 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

Series Preview: Angels (4/12)
Gordo, Pat, and Sammy preview what should be a pick-me-up weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout. The guys give out their Crystal Bomb and series predictions along with going over pitching matchups for each game of the series. 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

Therapy Pod
Gordo and Sammy recap the frustration that has bubbled over as the Baltimore Orioles come into Fenway for the first homestead of the season and sweep the Red Sox. The Bullpen proved to be the bane of Boston's existence as late-game blowups appeared to be a trend over the three games. Sammy and Gordo also look at the building injury list and the growing hole at shortstop thanks to the curse of Xander. 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

Sox Series Preview: Orioles (4/9)
The Red Sox get ready to open things up at home against AL East division foe, the Baltimore Orioles, after a 10-game road trip on the West Coast. The team kicked off the season in high gear but now runs into the betting favorites to win the division and a star-studded team of what the MLB has best to offer in youth. Can the Red Sox pitching keep the trajectory they were on? Will Story's absence be felt up the middle and in the lineup? Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get to it all with their series predictions. 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

Heading Home Lucky
The Red Sox wrap up their 10-game road trip to start the season by taking 2 of 2 games from the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat recap the series and all the news that came out of the weekend including a Dr. Pat's Prognosis for Trevor Story and his shoulder. 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

Series Preview: Angels (4/5)
The Red Sox are kicking off the weekend trying to streak from the Bay Area to Los Angeles like a member of the 1970s counterculture. After taking 3 from Oakland and solidifying the Athletics injust move out of town, the Red Sox set their sight on the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat give their insights on the pitching matchups and take a crack at predicting who shines brightest in Tinseltown. 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

Sweeping and Streaking
The Boston Red Sox came out of the gates hot in Oakland and kept the fire ablaze as they secured their first sweep of the season. The Red Sox pitching staff continues to dazzle and the guys break it all down for your off day before Boston heads south to Los Angeles. 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 Kids Are Alright
The Boston Red Sox are continuing to rip right along as they pick up some more wins and build on an early hot start. The guys are taking some time to field questions and hear takes from the Play Pen by opening up the PT Hotline. Should fans remain cautiously optimistic? What are the actual critiques of this staff so far and where can they improve? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat tackle all these questions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seattle Splitz
The guys recap the Season Opening series for the Red Sox where Boston split the four-game matchup stealing two from the Mariners. Additionally, the guys preview the upcoming three-game set with the Athletics as the Red Sox keep things on the West Coast to kick off the 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

Opening the season with a fizzle
Opening Day is finally here and the guys are previewing the inaugural series against the Seattle Mariners kicking off on the West Coast. 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

2024 Season Preview Extravaganza
Opening Day is upon us! The Red Sox hightail it for Seattle after playing two exhibition games in the Lone Star State against the reigning champs, Texas Rangers. But before the Red Sox kick things off with the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez, the guys are previewing the season and throwing out predictions. 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

Ending Spring Training With The Veteran (Chris Sale) And The Prospect (Roman Anthony) | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
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Finale in Florida (Feat. Christopher Troye)
Red Sox top prospect Christopher Troye hops on the podcast with Sammy, Gordo, and Pat to discuss his Spring Training down in Fort Meyers along with his most recent outing facing Ronald Acuna. Additionally, the guys recap their trip down to camp with Rob and the atmosphere of the clubhouse they felt while walking around Fenway South. 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

Bullpen Bulletin (feat. Zack Kelly)
Gordo and Sammy flew down to the Fort for the final weekend of Red Sox Spring Training and got the chance to sit down with day 1 listener and first guest of the show, Zack Kelly. The trio along with Bradfo discuss coming back from a banged-up year, Zack's offseason work, and of course some hockey talk. Chapters 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 Crumbling Infrastructure
After discussing with Lou Merloni how fragile this pitching staff is, news broke that yet another pitcher would be joining Lucus Giolito on the IL with a UCL tear and needed surgery. Chris Murphy is the patient in question for another dose of Pat's Prognosis. Additionally, the guys discuss the Red Sox invitation to an exiled member of the 2004 Red Sox for their 20 year reunion. 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

LouMer's Perspective (Feat. Lou Merloni)
Former MLBer and voice of the Boston Red Sox, Lou Merloni joins Play Tessie from down in Fort Myers as he calls games for Spring Training and the Spring Breakout game. The group talks about everything from the offseason that never was to the fragility of a talented team. Not to mention realistic expectations from the Red Sox in 2024. Chapters: 0:03:45 - Intro 0:04:15 - Devers progression this Spring with his stance 0:06:00 - How do MLB batting stances evolve 0:07:55 - Who are the 4 & 5 Starters in the Rotation? 0:10:00 - How durable is this pitching staff? 0:15:05 - Can Kutter Crawford be a difference-maker? 0:13:40 - Has Craig Breslow's roster construction been neglectful? 0:15:10 - First impressions of Vaughn Grissom 0:16:30 - How will other prospects affect Vaughn Grissom's position alignment 0:19:50 - Is Ceddane Rafaela ready for MLB starts? 0:23:45 - Can Boston be optimistic about Trevor Story? 0:28:22 - What does this team need to do out of the gates to keep pace? 0:34:00 - MVP of the MLB Spring Breakout 0:36:50 - Is there any chance of Jordan Montgomery or another pitcher being signed? 0:39:00 - Potential of a 'Salary Cap' in the MLB after the 2024 offseason 0:43:55 - Is the clubhouse frustrated with the lack of moves from the Front Office? 0:46:25 - Most Underrated Player in Spring Training 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

Under the Knife (Feat. Rich Hill)
It's a full-on episode of Pat's Prognosis as the Play Pen's in-house doctor Pat Brown, along with Rob Bradford & Co., chat with Rich Hill about rehabbing from arm surgeries throughout his career. The group discusses everything Lucas Giolito is about to staredown as he battles back from a UCL tear that he opted for surgery on this past 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

Yankees' Pennant Odds Drop
Spring Training isn't just an opportunity to get a look at what the Red Sox have in store for the season, it's also a time for Red Sox fans to look around the league to see what the rest of the AL East has in store with Baltimore, New York, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat discuss the recent injuries that took Gerrit Cole and another top player out of their opening-day lineups. 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

Mama's Baby Daddy's Maybe
The Red Sox are starting to carve out an identity for themselves with Brayan Bello being extended to a contract and Triston Casas starting to make progress in his path to being a Red Sox for life... but the plans to contend are still not apparent from he front office. The guys discuss the Red Sox's recent roster moves and potentially high value-low cost pitchers the team could bring in if they want a shot in the American League East. 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

Something to Celebrate
The Boston Red Sox are spending a little cash right before they jet off to the Dominican Republic. Pitching Phenom, Brayan Bello, inked a contract extension that will see him earning $55 million and some extra years of comfort in Boston. Join Pat, Sammy, and Gordo as they break down the specifics of the contract, what this means for the future look of the Red Sox pitching staff, and whether they think this will lead to more spending before the spring is up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murphy's Law
Lucas Giolito has reportedly suffered a partially torn UCL and flexor strain. Dr. Pat Brown has the explanation and diagnosis, and Red Sox fans are going to want to be sitting for that news. The guys then discuss the fallout that is likely to come this season in the wake of Boston losing the only starting pitcher they signed 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

How close to Contention?
The Boston Red Sox have made their big splash and we speak for the Fenway Faithful when we say it's about damn time; CJ Cron is a Sox. Join Sammy, Pat, and Gordo as they discuss what the latest signing means and how it may correspond to spending on Montgomery, as he continues to be connected to Boston in all reports, along with what it means for other short-term contracts. Additionally, with the lack of bulking this offseason, the guys debate what this year is to the front office. A Bridge Year? A Rebuild Year? A stepping-stone? A constructive think tank takes place to gauge how close John Henry might be to spending money on a team he thinks could win a World Series. 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

Figuring out the Rotation (Feat. Red Sox Pre-Postgame Host Joe Weil)
The voice you hear before every game and breaking things down after on the Red Sox Radio Network joins the guys for a dose of optimism in a dreary Spring. Joe Weil discusses the possibilities of Montgomery coming to the Sox but more importantly how this pitching staff will shape up with our without the World Series winner. Joe also gives the guys his keys for a successful Red Sox season and who he thinks could have a breakout 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

Embracing the Future (Feat. Alex Binelas)
The guys welcome Portland Seadog and Red Sox top corner infield prospect, Alex Binelas. Alex discusses what went into preparing him for camp this season, his journey to Portland, the most impressive Red Sox prospect he's played with, and how he's embracing Ownership's faith in the future. Chapters (0:04:45) - Start of Interview with Alex Binelas (0:05:33) - Recapping the Bradfo Sho Fantasy Football League (0:12:05) - Rebuilding his body in the Offseason (0:14:40) - Getting traded for Jackie Bradley Jr. and Hunter Renfroe (0:18:02) - Are the Netflix Documentary crew noticeable or distracting? (0:20:40) - Embracing Fenway Sports Group investment in the Farm System (0:22:17) - Ceddane Rafaela is the best prospect he's seen play with the Red Sox (0:24:50) - Are the new Fanatics jerseys as bad as they seem? (0:27:25) - Has Kyle Teel taken over the Portland Clubhouse yet? (0:29:30) - The Prospect group is the best baseball culture he's been apart of 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

Breslow's Brutal Honesty
Red Sox Spring Training games have kicked off as the Red Sox trop out some of their younger talent in the opening games of the pre-season. Despite the start, Jordan Montgomery still hangs in Free Agency while Cody Bellinger comes off the board all the while the Boras client continues to not budge for the Red Sox Front Office. The guys discuss which side will break first along with what they saw in the early action of the Spring. 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

Craig Breslow Talks Market After Cody Bellinger Deal
Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer joined Bradfo and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione in the broadcast booth to talk about how he views the free agent market after new surfaced that Cody Bellinger was signing with the Cubs. Breslow also reflects on his new job, some of the Red Sox top prospects and how he views his current roster. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Sox worth your time? (Feat. Christian Arcand)
The afternoon drive show at WEEI, Jones and Mego with Arcand, posed the question Wednesday at the top of their show whether or not Red Sox fans should even consider giving the team their attention for the 2024 season. As dreary as the question is... it's fair. So the guys invited producer Christian Arcand, who you can also catch hosting Red Sox Pre-game, to discuss this question in greater detail. Additionally, the guys recap some of the news and highlights out of camp to cap off the first week of Spring Training which included continued stagnation in Montgomery news but another Red Sox pitcher could be facing a payday. 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