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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): News and rumors have calmed since the Winter Meetings, but Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their eyes on a report that shows the Red Sox interest in Willson Contreras. Does the current Cardinals' first baseman fit in the Boston and how likely is a deal to get done? Also, Contreras could be the better bat to include in the lineup over Kazuma Okamoto and Eugenio Suare...

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 15 in the NFL. Bears look for real. What happened to Jalen Hurts? Bucscaneers are floundering. Can Boomer get a first down in today's NFL right now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices....

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are far from happy after Pete Alonso signs a contract not with the Red Sox, but their in division rival in Baltimore. Where does Craig Breslow turn to next and do fans even trust him to make the right moves? Then, the two biggest power bats are off the board so Breslow will have to get creative to make the lineup better than last season. A...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): While the moves have been quiet for the Red Sox, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all over every single rumors featuring the Sox. How much closer could they be to making Pete Alonso, Ketel Marte, or Alex Bregman a part of the 2026 roster? Then, new names are emerging as potential candidates like Corey Seager while others start to fade like Bo Bichette. And, there coul...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are ready to dive into the most exciting week of the offseason: the Winter Meetings. Before discussing the rumors, the guys give their reactions to the Red Sox adding to their starting rotation in Johan Oviedo. Then, could the Cubs really be the team to pry Alex Bregman away from Boston? And, Ketel Marte could be a good fit for the Sox, bu...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Pat gives his second Who Says No of the offseason to Gordo and Sammy which could cause more of a stir than normal. Do the Red Sox and Astros agree to send Jarren Duran to Houston for Christian Walker, Bryan King, and prospect Brice Matthews? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 14 in the NFL. The boys go over what happened in week 13. They pick every game against the spread and Boomer hands out his awards for the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all smiles after Sonny Gray's introduction to Red Sox fans was dissing the Yankees. Where on the fan-favorite scale did Gray put himself and does the trade look any better? Then, there is a trade market for Jarren Duran, but Brayan Bello could sneak into a deal as well. And, it might not be possible, but the guys dream of Cole Ragans b...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The mood from Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have soured after hearing the Red Sox don't plan to spend above the second CBT threshold. Why is this a disappointing, but not surprising report about John Henry's intentions? Then, Jorge Polanco has been floated as a name the Sox could sign even though the fit might be tricky to work in. And, the Blue Jays made a big move to...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat go in depth on the big news of the day with the Red Sox trading for Cardinals' starter Sonny Gray. How does Gray fit in the rotation and was trading Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke the right price? Also, with Gray's contract being modified it doesn't seem that this is the big name Craig Breslow would want to add (they thought nervously)....

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to cypher through recent news about and related to the Red Sox adding big power bats. Does a recent Mets' trade give an idea that Pete Alonso might be more of a possibility? Then, Alonso could be the only big-time premium bat the Sox add according a recent report from Alex Speier even though there should be another one added. And, if t...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): As part of a wildly entertaining conversation with Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle, Bradfo asks the pitcher about how he has been dealing with all the trade rumors. Tolle explained his perspective on all the scuttlebutt, which truly amped up the last trade deadline. To listen to the entire podcast with Tolle, click here. To learn more about listener data...

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 12 in the NFL. The guys tackle everything in the NFL for week 12. Eagles can win ugly. What teams are in panic mode? Cowboys deals are paying off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It's Gordo's turn to give his Who Says No proposal to Sammy and Pat which features a starting pitcher not mentioned as a trade candidate. Would the Red Sox be able to acquire Gavin Williams from the Guardians for Jarren Duran and Kutter Crawford? Also, Cleveland has no purpose to trade away Williams so they could be asking for more to make it more attainable. T...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bradfo sits down with Sox Legend Dustin Pedroia to get his take on many things, including the Rafael Devers situation and how to truly handle your team signing a player that plays your position 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://pod...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the latest regarding Alex Bregman and the podfather Bradfo saying there's less than a 50% chance he returns to the Red Sox. How real are other teams' chances and is the confidence still high that Bregman will be back in Boston? Then, Freddy Peralta and Joe Ryan seem to be off the table for a trade...or at least their GM's are maki...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Craig Breslow received high marks for his offseason moves, from the early signing of Justin Wilson to the trade of Garrett Crochet to the February deal with Alex Bregman. So, what has the Red Sox's chief baseball officer Craig Breslow learned about the rhythms of the free agent and trade markets? Bradfo caught up with the Boston chief decision-maker t...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It's Pat's turn to present his Who Says No proposal to Gordo and Sammy, which lands the Red Sox the second starting pitcher they want behind Garrett Crochet. Would the Cincinnati Reds agree to send Hunter Greene AND Jose Trevino to Boston for Wilyer Abreu, Franklin Arias, and Jhostynxon Garcia? Also, would the guys settle for Greene instead of Joe Ryan for pitc...

From 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): The boys cover all that happened in week 10 and preview week 11. Picks against the spread. NFC and AFC playoff picture. Where do the Giants go with their next coach? 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/adch...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Chaim Bloom is back as a chief decision-maker after his stint with the Red Sox, replacing John Mozeliak as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations. Bradfo caught up with Bloom to discuss his perspective on how baseball might have changed over the past few seasons, and to reflect on drafting budding star Roman Anthony. To learn more about liste...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the tough conversation of the Red Sox having to trade one of their outfielders. Why is Jarren Duran the likely candidate to be dealt from their surplus and could the Sox check another box by getting a number two starter in return? Also, everything about this offseason will have the impending lockout in 2027 factored into it. And,...

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Just a few minutes after learning he would not be receiving the qualifying offer, Lucas Giolito returned to the podcast for another long conversation with Bradfo. The pitcher explains his thoughts on not getting a QO, what happened at the end of his 2025 season, and whether or not he would have been able to pitch in the postseason had it continued. Gi...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are officially ready for the offseason with the first big move being a non-move. Is Lucas Giolito's time in Boston near its end with the Red Sox not offering him the qualifying offer? Also, the approach for the Sox when it comes to their rotation will be different from last offseason, but aggressiveness should still be expected. And, how m...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to some big news regarding Trevor Story opting in to the rest of his contract. How crucial is it to have Story on the 2026 roster and should he cede the shortstop position? Then, its the first Who Says No proposal of the offseason from Sammy who addresses the need at first base and the outfield surplus. Would Kansas City and Boston a...

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): With the 2025 season officially in the rear view, its decision time for the Red Sox on a few measures. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat analyze at the potential decision of offering the qualifying offer to starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. Should the Sox give the $22 million offer to Giolito and do they need to bring him back to the starting rotation for 2026? Also, the guy...