Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was a wild first day of full roster Spring Training down at the Fort, and the guys sure do wish that wildness had any bit of positive connotation. Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are breaking down the comments and lack thereof from certain members of Fenway Sports Group, active players, and former World Series alumni. Additionally, the guys discuss the addition of relief arm Liam Hendricks to the Boston Red Sox and what that may mean for Kenley Jansen who continues to sit in trade limbo. 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

Host of Baseball Isn'tBoring and Audacy MLB Inside Rob Bradford joins the guys to discuss the transactions from over the weekend that saw bullpen arm John Schreiber get shipped off to Kansas City. But this wasn't the only Red Sox having his name be tossed around by Craig Breslow and Co. as Boston tries to settle on a roster for the 2024 season. Kenley Jansen discussed his trade possibility with Bradfo while the Godfather of Baseball Podcasting shed some light on Triston Casas' extension talks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Sammy join the Godfather of Baseball Podcasting, Rob Bradford, on WEEI 93.7 for the Baseball Isn't Boring Radio Show. The trio discusses the latest trade sending the Red Sox late innings eater John Schreiber to the Kansas City Royals for a top pitching prospect likely to start his year out in Double-A. 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

Spring Training has kicked off in the Fort for the Red Sox but fans are still waiting on one of those two to three starting pitchers that was promised back in November. Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are breaking down the most recent headlines coming out of camp including a frustrated Alex Cora who points to a certain guy out west he claims is holding up the free agent market for his own good. 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

In his daily meeting with the media, Red Sox manager Alex Cora touched on a variety of topics, including how important rookie Ceddanne Rafaela might be to the construction of the Sox' roster. Cora also offers updates on pitcher Bryan Mata (who is out of options) and first impressions made by newcomer Vaughn Grissom. 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

Happy Valentine's Day to the Play Pen. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy are breaking down some of the headlines from the first day of camp where Craig Breslow and Alex Cora spoke to the media for the first time from the picnic tables down in Fort Myers as the Red Sox kick-off Spring Training. Additionally, the guys discuss the news from Chris Smith at MassLive that the Red Sox are shopping John Schreiber and Chris Martin while telling Kenley he's not going anywhere. What exactly are the Red Sox planning for 2024 with these moves? Well, that's exactly what the guys try to get to the bottom 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

It's Sammy and Gordo for a Super Sox show as the NFL season wraps things up and the sports world turns to spring. The Red Sox continue to make strange roster moves that don't bolster the pitching staff this season but possibly set them up for 2025. Additionally, Duran rumors grow but the question remains as to what would be the needed return and truly from where as Boston is still desperate for a power righty and a number one in the 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): One of the best comeback stories in the National League last season was that of Ryan Brasier, who turned his career around upon joining the Dodgers. It was such a resurgence that the reliever earned a two-year, $9 million deal with LA just last week. Brasier returned to the podcast with Bradfo to offer the inside story of his free agency, while also offering some lengthy analysis regarding his old team's (the Red Sox) well-publicized agreement with Netflix. And to top it off, Brasier goes off on his Cowboys. 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

In the wake of the news that the Red Sox would be partnering with Netflix to document the upcoming season, the main question fans are asking is why not put together an attractive team? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat try to answer that with some true motives behind this series set to air in 2025, but more importantly with some trade ideas and current MLB rumors that could help make for an Academy Award 'Best 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

Gordo and Rob got to sit down with Red Sox CMO Adam Grossman to discuss the upcoming Netflix documentary spotlighting the 2024 Boston Red Sox. The three discuss the outlook of the project, who will be featured in the series, when filming kicks off, and what landed them the opportunity to be the newest centerpiece in a line of critically acclaimed documentary series now put out by the streaming platform. After the interview, Coop and Gordo react to comments made by Grossman and the planned show. Tune in and don't forget to subscribe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Sammy break down all of the newest developments related to Theo Epstein and his role with Fenway Sports Group. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a collab between Baseball Isn't Boring and Play Tessie, with Bradfo being joined by PT's Gordo to take a deep dive into the news that Theo Epstein is coming back to the Red Sox in the form or an owner and advisor to Fenway Sports Group. There is a lot to pick through when it comes to what's what with the return of Theo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another fan Friday where the guys call out to the Play Pen to see what questions are brewing as Truck Day is just days away. Callers and texters ask Gordo, Pat, and Sammy everything from Boras conspiracies to baseball world-shattering rule changes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of Play Tessie, the guys are getting a better look at the 2024 Boston Red Sox and the characters that'll make up this season. One of them is bullpen arm and white whale guest Chris Murphy. Join Murphy and the guys as they chat about debuting in the Bigs, growing up on enemy territory, preparing for each day, and working with the Red Sox new and improved pitching/analytics team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are back to break down a weekend of reports on Jordan Montgomery and Masataka Yoshida. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy have differing opinions on where this all ends up as it pertains to Montgomery. Then the discussion pivots to Masataka Yoshida, whether the Red Sox will end up biting on a trade, and whether there is hope for first half Yoshida to re-emerge. The fellas end with some talk about whether the Red Sox are putting enough of a foot forward to justify holding onto some of their rental pitchers, and some talk about how to improve the overall subpar structure of the MLB 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

Fresh off his stint as the host of the Cinco Ocho show, Red Sox Hall of Famer joins Play Tessie. The guys pick Pap's brain on where the season is heading, win totals, how Casas can elevate his game to legendary status, and countless stories that'll cheer up your Red Sox soul after a tough winter. Chapters 0:08:15 - start (0:09:15) - cinco ocho show (0:10:30) - today’s players relationships outside the clubhouse (0:11:22) - red sox may still have something up there selves & season preview (0:13:00) - Casas homerun total and Ortiz comp (0:14:30) - mindset of taking on a new role at the Bigs & telling Theo he’s the closer (0:21:00) - closer role in modern baseball (0:22:00) - Rendon needs to sit on his thoughts (0:27:50) - Terry Francona was a psychiatrist before he was a manager (0:32:00) - Pedroia’s HOF campaign (0:38:10) - Nuf Ced To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Castiglione now has some friends to join him on his day in Cooperstown as Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, and Todd Helton are nominated by the Baseball Writers of America. Gordo reflects on meeting a future Hall of Famer while the guys talk about the short stint and memorable time Beltre spent with the Red Sox. Additionally, the guys are fed up of all the front-office news so they're taking matters into their own hands with some 'Who Says No's'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, Pat, Sammy along with Coop recap there adventures and how they feel Red Sox ownership stands with the fanbase after what was to be their opportunity to buy back good faith. They detail what was said, and better yet, what likely got left out of the 'Cinco-Ocho Show'. Additionally, they discuss the sights and sounds of Fan-Fest. 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 Podfather, Rob Bradford, invites the Play Tessie boys onto Baseball Isn't Boring on the WEEI airwaves live from the Mass Mutual Center at the 2024 Red Sox Winter Weekend. From the trainwreck that was the 'Cinco-Ocho Show' to Pat Brown finally meeting Chris Murphy at MGM. Join in for the fun and thoughtful discussion on where the Red Sox seem to be going after making their intentions on the roster payroll public. 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 spoke on multiple podcasts on Thursday, and a lot was revealed about his vision for and the direction of the Red Sox organization. Gordo and Sammy react to everything Craig Breslow, give their takes on the direction of the franchise both in 2024 and beyond. The guys also react to Jon Heyman's report that Adam Duvall is choosing between the Red Sox and Angels, and talk about the team's hiring of Kyle Boddy, founder of Driveline, to be a Special Advisor to Craig Breslow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since he took over as the Red Sox' Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow sits down for a podcast, joining Bradfo to talk about the highly-scrutinized Red Sox offseason. Breslow addressed the team's pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ability to spend, his mindset and strategy when it comes to getting into competition for players in the free agent market and, most importantly, how he views where the organization is and how that is impacting his approach heading into the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, Red Sox ownership has stepped in it again and in the form of over-promising while underdelivering in the offseason. Tom Werner corrected his statement on going full throttle and the gang is furious. Bradfo is invited on to help Red Sox Nation keep a level head while assuring them they are justified in their frustration. Will fans revolt at Winter Weekend even with John Henry being absent due to a scheduling conflict? 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

Ever hang around with your friends and chop it up talking about the randomest Red Sox players from the past? That's what the boys found themselves doing on this one. Tune in for some names you may have thought you were never gonna hear 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

There's been a lot of negative discussion about team owners in Boston as of late, but today one of those owners bought back some good graces with their fans. That owner is not John Henry as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat address the news that broke late Wednesday giving credence to the allegation that the principal owner of the Red Sox doesn't care anymore. Chapter Intro - 0:01:30 Winter Weekend - 0:09:30 Offseason Contradictions - 0:23:30 How Breslow can buy goodwill - 0:31:30 What a good owner looks like - 0:33:15 The CincoOcho Show - 0:41:00 Blake Snell - 0:46:30 Nuf Ced - 0:48:30 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is fired up once again, which has led him back to the podcast, this time joining Gordo. With the big news in the sports world centering around the dismissal of Bill Belichick, the guys look back at when the Red Sox parted ways with their longtime main guy Terry Francona. What lessons can be learned? What type of leader should be prioritized? Does it matter? There is some great reflection on the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, and, yes, the current state of affairs when it comes to the Red Sox. (The Patriots just gave us the launching point for this 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

Andrew Bailey has had quite a career path since retiring, with a meteoric rise to Giants pitching coach before taking his current role in the same position with the Red Sox. Bailey reunited with Bradfo to tell stories from his own career, how he prioritizes pitchers and pitches, and his perspective on some of the newest Sox pitchers (Lucas Giolito) and some of the holdovers (Brayan Bello). It's a great perspective from one of the game's most intriguing young coaches. 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

Much of the attention this offseason has been paid to the pitching staff. While the Red Sox still have plenty of work to do on their rotation, the Play Tessie guys are wondering when we are going to see the team add the run-producing right-handed bat they so desperately need. After seeing Teoscar Hernandez sign a reasonable contract with the Dodgers, is it worth wondering if the Red Sox are going to secure that bat at all? Shota Imanaga agreed to terms with the Cubs during recording, and the guys give their live reaction to seeing another Red Sox target come off the board. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With rumors of Kenley Jansen and Masataka Yoshida being discussed in trade talks, it's fair to wonder what's next for the Red Sox. If they subtract one of their high-salary players, where does that free money go? Do they up their offer for a free agent outfielder? The Play Tessie guys break it all down and run through what might come next for the 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

The guys open up the phone lines and DM's to the Tessie Heads in the Playpen. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy field questions from Red Sox Nation to cap off a rollercoaster first week 2024. From ideal opening day rotations, to whether or not they'd want Shōta Imanaga to sign with Boston, to which MLB mascot would win in a royal rumble. Be sure to get your questions in for the next mailbag episode through this number: (617) 297-7582 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 jumps aboard the Play Tessie Express for the first of his weekly rant on the Red Sox, with this week's involving the idea of moving on from closer Kenley Jansen. For a team that is desperate to find some certainty on its roster, opening up a spot on the team - the closer role - once again is a dangerous proposition. Bradfo points out that this was part of the 2023 roster Chaim Bloom got right, so Craig Breslow shouldn't be so quick to forget that lesson. 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

Happy New Year to all our Tessie Heads in the Play Pen! The guys ring in the new year with some resolution suggestions for Craig Breslow and the front office after discussing the reports of stagnation in free agency talks. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported that the Red Sox had told a free agent they need to get more fiscally comfortable before they can pony up and Gordo isn't taking the news lightly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an emergency podcast from Gordo, Sammy, Pat, and Coop on Play Tessie, because the Boston Red Sox have traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for INF Vaughn Grissom AND they have signed SP Lucas Giolito. The boys are here to break down what Chris Sale meant to the Red Sox and what the team is getting in Vaughn Grissom. Also a breaking down Lucas Giolito and what this signing means for the Red Sox and their plans for the remainder of the off-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

Lucas Giolito is the newest target of the interest kings. Jon Heyman reported that the Red Sox were in on the big right-handed starter which the guy can only summarize as nectar from an oasis because the offseason has been dry in Boston. Join Coop, Gordo, Pat, and Sammy as they discuss the recent free agent news and how some of the names being tossed around stack up with each other. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the duldrums of the offseason Red Sox Nation. Do you like bargains after the holidays? Well get ready to dive head first into that bin as Craig Breslow misses out on the second biggest name of the offseason, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It's Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo reacting to the Red Sox not going full throttle for a pitcher that could have pushed the team into playoff contention before Pitchers and Catchers even reported. But they're not here to sulk, the guys who brought you Who Says No debate the importance of the newest target of the Interest Kings, outfield Teoscar Hernandes. Does his bat complement Fenway? Where could he fit in the lineup? Is his lack of defense more of what Chaim Bloom built in 2023? All that is answered and more on the Jackie Bradley Jr. episode of Play Tessie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tribal Chief of Baseball, Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings joins the guys as they react to the Alex Verdugo introductory press conference where the former Red Sox had some fighting words for his former manager. Jared additionally prepares the guys for what may be another letdown season if a certain free agent isn't signed by Craig Breslow - with one source's quote making the show stop dead in its tracks... Be sure to subscribe and check out Play Tessie every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Chapters (0:01:30) - Intro (0:07:15) - The New and Old Carrabis is still the Same (0:14:30) - Blazing his own media trail (0: 26:45) - Will the 2024 Red Sox be fun? (0:30:30) - John Henry's Day at Winter Weekend 2022 (0:37:15) - Carrabis's Would be Pitch to Yamamoto (0:45:30) - Carribis Comments on Alex Verdugo's Departure to the Yankees (0:52:15) - Verdugo will Hate New York (0:56:30) - Don't Expect the Sox to Spend if They Miss on Yamamoto To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the market maker Yoshinubo Yamamoto deciding to hold the entire pitching free agent class hostage until Christmas, the guys are choosing to hit the trading block. Join Coop, Sammy, Gordo, and Pat as they try to piece together the perfect trade that can push the Red Sox back into 4th gear and truly be 'Full Throttle' on the 2024 MLB 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