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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat chat with newest and returning Red Sox minor league pitcher Robert Stock about his baseball journey. How he went from pitching in Mexico and Japan to returning to the MLB for one more shot all thanks to fixing his sinker. Also, Stock pitched for the Sox back in 2020 and the guys want to know everything about what it was like day to day to...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat hit on the hottest topic in baseball and that's the added moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is baseball now in a bad spot with the Dodgers adding Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott to an already loaded roster? Also, the biggest debate rages on if the rest of the MLB can do what LA is currently doing by spending money like crazy to improve t...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If you're looking for a player to root for in this upcoming spring training, Robert Stock is your guy. The 35-year-old who was drafted in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals has found himself in major league camp with the Red Sox. Having gone through years in the minors, the Independent Leagues and, most recently, Mexico,...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Pat proposes a "Who Says No" trade to Gordo and Sammy that includes a name frequently floated in Kutter Crawford heading to St. Louis, but not for who you'd think. Do the Cardinals and Red Sox agree to ship out Crawford to fill a hole in their catching depth with Ivan Herrera? With Connor Wong as the only experienced catcher on the roster, Herrera helps with th...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat once again focus on Alex Bregman and a surprise team with a last-minute push to sign Alex Bregman if its on a shorter term contract. Could the Cubs swoop in and snatch Bregman away from the Red Sox while they play the long game of chicken? Also, Chicago is hoping to sign Bregman to a shorter-term deal that includes opt-outs which sounds li...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their reactions from attending Fenway Fest and if the event met or exceeded their expectations. What should we make of the comments by Alex Cora and Sam Kennedy about the future including the now pressing need to give Garrett Crochet an extension before the season? Also, Triston Casas looked to be the star of Fenway Fest which drives...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox Manager Alex Cora sits down with Bradfo to discuss the art of recruiting free agents this offseason including the likes of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman, among others 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...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Sammy has a "Who Says No" proposal for Gordo and Pat that beefs up the back end of the Red Sox bullpen with a young established closer. Do the Athletics agree to send Mason Miller to the Sox and do the Sox part with Wilyer Abreu and two rotational pitchers? The response from the guys is a first and might not happen again. Also, the A's have had a specific need...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Just after Liam Hendriks continued his throwing program in 20 degree weather out on the Fenway Park field, he met with Bradfo and others to offer an update on where he is at physically heading into 2025 spring training. Hendriks, who missed all of 2024, explained that he is ready to compete for the team's closer's role and feels significantly more pre...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into a busy day of Red Sox news including what the Cardinals are calling the last stand for Nolan Arenado. Why this move makes sense for the Sox if not for one current player clogging up the flexibility to make these kinds of moves. Then, Triston Casas' name continues to be the hot topic of trade rumors, but only one player makes it ma...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are joined by Mass Live's Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo fresh off the heels of his article detailing Nolan Arenado's preference to being traded to Boston. Would trading with St. Louis for the Gold Glove third baseman be a good move and how serious are any discussions between the Cards and the Sox? Also, Chris gives explanations on why Tris...

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 18 in the NFL. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward worth it in the top 10? Are the Giants still in no mans land? Picks against the spread for games that matter. Phil Simms joins the show to discuss the game of the century Vikings at Lions.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back together and all share in the frustration that Alex Bregman still hasn't had any conversation with the Red Sox about signing. Where is the confidence level that Bregman will sign with Boston and why this move is so obvious for the Sox to make? Then, Ceddanne Rafaela's position seems a little unknown, but still has the potential to...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo proposes a simple "Who Says No" trade to Pat and producer Joe involving the Twins whose franchise is currently in a state of limbo. If Minnesota's owner chooses to sell the team, that could open the Red Sox up to acquire Carlos Correa and just give up Wilyer Abreu. Would Boston and Minnesota agree to a one-for-one deal or would the Twins ask for more? Als...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow catches up with the Boston media to discuss acquiring Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval, where they stand in their offseason plans, the status of their injured players, and much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Lucas Giolito is back, and he has some things to say. The Red Sox pitcher joins Bradfo to talk about movies, his recruitment of Max Fried, his excitement about welcoming in Garrett Crochet, his thoughts on Cam Newton's comments, his analysis of the big Baseball Isn't Boring tattoos, and, of course, his clarification when it comes to being ready for Op...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat are back from the holidays to talk about why talks about Alex Bregman to the Red Sox have seemingly cooled down. Should there be panic about the Sox potentially missing out on landing the right-handed bat they need if Bregman isn't plan A? Also, why the time is now for the Sox to land a big name bat even if they have to settle for someone like Ant...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy react to Pat's "Who Says No" proposal that goes within the division and the Sox finding their right-handed hitter with the Rays' Yandy Diaz. Would Boston and Tampa agree to send Diaz up north and which familiar bullpen arm would be included? Also, the guys question Diaz' fit as a position, but an additional move involving Masataka Yoshida could...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat react to the big breaking news that the Red Sox are signing former Dodgers starter Walker Buehler to a one-year deal. Was this a good move to make and what should Sox fans expect from the pitcher who closed out the 2024 World Series? Then, an outlook for the rest of the offseason and what trades could still be made which don't include Triston Casa...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's always a good time when Dustin Pedroia swings by the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and his latest visit is no exception. Bradfo reunites with Pedroia to talk 'Operation '15'25', the mission to get the word out about the former second baseman's case for being called a Hall of Famer. Dustin talks about how he views his candidacy for Cooperstown, e...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get you in the holiday spirit by boasting about the latest Red Sox signing Patrick Sandoval. Why they push back on those critiquing a signing that could work out in the back half of this season and the full 2026 campaign? Also, the Alex Bregman talk ramps up with the Sox need for a right-handed bat, but the defense and where he'll play is...

Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 16 in the NFL. Lions need answers. The Jets sink to a new low. Recap of Broncos and Chargers. picks against the spread. Phil Simms joins the boys to break down the game of the week Steelers @ Ravens.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): In this bonus episode, Sammy proposes a Who Says No trade to Gordo and Pat which sees the Red Sox adding a flame thrower to their bullpen in the Twins' Jhoan Duran. Not only would the bullpen be addressed, but a package would have an old friend return to the backup catcher need the Sox have. Would Minnesota bring back Kutter Crawford for Duran and Christian Vaz...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat continue to chat through the lack of offseason activity and discuss which guys would be best served for the Red Sox to acquire. When it comes to the right-handed bat, Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Bregman are guys that continue to be linked to the Sox, but there's a current bat that could be getting in the way. Then, Corbin Burnes remains of...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If you were wondering what to make of pitching in the major leagues heading into 2025, you are going to want to listen to White Sox director of pitching Brian Bannister. Banny joins Bradfo once again to talk about trends, issues and realities that exist in Major League Baseball right now. And, as a bonus, the White Sox's exec offers everything you nee...