Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Rob Bradford is joined by one of Alex Cora's best friends, former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. Lowell talks about all the qualities that he believes will serve Cora well when taking on the job as Red Sox managers, while offering examples of Cora's readiness for the position. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Rob Bradford and Pitcher Nick (Friar) take a deep dive into how these Red Sox can be fixed. Some f the discussion includes Pitcher Nick's proclamation that he can bench press more than Mike Mutnansky, fix what ails Hanley Ramirez and make a realistic trade proposal for Giancarlo Stanton. We also learn that Bradford's co-host has a Baseball-Reference page. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for p...

Dr. Laurie Katz of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates joins Rob Bradford and Pitcher Nick (Friar) to explain exactly what is going on with the injuries/surgeries involving Celtics star Gordon Hawyard and Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listene...

Rob Bradford is joined by former Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes to offer insight as to what the reality of this clubhouse is, how it has changed since the Sox' last world championship team, and the ins and outs of what the players view as most important when it comes to identifying a new manager. Gomes details the disaster area that the California wild fires have left behind, and how he is trying...

Rob Bradford is joined by Xander Bogaerts to discuss the Red Sox' shortstop's season. Bogaerts goes into detail about the injury that derailed his 2017 campaign for a few months, and the challenges he faced while trying to get through what was a brand new experience for the 24-year-old. Bogaerts also reflects on his first postseason experience, while offering his thoughts on where he likes, and do...

Rob Bradford is joined by NESN analyst, and Hall of Fame pitcher, Dennis Eckersley. For the first time anywhere, Eckersley discusses the controversy involving David Price and the subsequent fallout. He goes on to explain how he views his job, his relationship with the players and how he views his entire 2017 season while filling in for Jerry Remy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy i...

Rob Bradford is joined by new Red Sox outfielder Rajai Davis for a fascinating conversation about the Connecticut's path to arriving with Boston. The former 38th-round pick offers candid commentary about overcoming a series of obstacles on the way to becoming a big leaguer, how close he previously came to joining the Red Sox, behind-the-scenes details about the World Series home run that tied Game...

On the fifth anniversary of the trade that altered two franchises for years to come, former Red Sox president Larry Lucchino joins Rob Bradford to look back on the 2012 deal between the Sox and Dodgers. Lucchino offers insight as to how the whole trade went down, while joining Bradford in reflecting on what it meant to both franchises in years immediately after the deal. See omnystudio.com/policie...

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox superstar Eduardo Nunez to discuss all things Eduardo Nunez. The infielder candidly talks about what went wrong along his path toward becoming Derek Jeter's replacement, and how he became the player the Sox have marveled at since coming over from San Francisco. Nunez also reveals he patterned his batting stance after two former Red Sox when growing up in the Domin...

Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts joins Rob Bradford for an in-depth, candid conversation about his season and some of the unforeseen obstacles he has come across. Betts offers an honest take on how he and his club has dealt with some of the challenges thrown their way, while also explaining why Boston isn't always an easy place to play. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information....

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore joins Rob Bradford to talk everything trade deadline, including the thinking behind holding on to players like Mike Moustakas and KC's other potential free agents. Moore offers his take on the landscape of the deadline this year, along with what it's like to do deals with Red Sox chief decision-maker Dave Dombrowski. Willie Wilson also may have been...

Red Sox assistant GM, Eddie Romero, joins Rob Bradford to discuss the decision to promote Rafael Devers. Romero explains what went into the Red Sox deciding that now is the time to make the move. Listen to the behind-the-scenes account of this team's most important decisions of the season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Rob Bradford and Tim Britton of the Providence Journal are joined by Dr. Dan Quinn of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates to uncover exactly what Tyler Thornburg is having surgery for, and what it means for the pitcher's future. Bradford and Britton also spin the wheel of relievers to define who has been the biggest surprise for the surprisingly Red Sox bullpen. The duo also breakdown their yea...

Rob Bradford is joined by WEEI.com's John Tomase to discuss David Price and all the controversy that has come with him in recent days. Bradford and Tomase discuss Price's recent run-in with the media, and their own experiences when it comes to clubhouse confrontations. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

With two months to go before the non-waiver trade deadline, Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to talk about all the ins and outs of how the Red Sox are approaching the deadline. Dombrowski discusses how the deadline has changed, and how this year might be a bit unique. Bradford also talks with Red Sox pitchers Joe Kelly and Drew Pomeranz about their...

Texas Rangers first baseman Mike Napoli joins Rob Bradford to talk the art of hugging, why some clubhouses work and some don't, and some previously untold stories about his time in Boston. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Red Sox assistant general manager Eddie Romero, the man who had a huge hand in signing top prospect Rafael Devers, joins Rob Bradford to talk all things Devers. Romero explains how the organization locked up the talented third baseman, detailing how he has progressed to this point and how long it might be until the 20 year old becomes a major leaguer. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for priva...

Michael Holley, author of the new book, "Papi: My Story" joins Rob Bradford to talk anything and everything about the soon-to-be released David Ortiz autobiography. Holley discusses the twists and turns leading up to actually writing the book, the stories behind putting it all together and the stories behind the stories. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more abou...

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman, and former Red Sox, Travis Shaw joined Rob Bradford to discuss his current lot in life, along with his true feelings about how things transpired in 2016 with the Sox. Shaw revisits his good and bad times with the Red Sox, along with his motivation to "win the trade" that sent Tyler Thornburg to Boston. He also identities the American League East team that was truly...

Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia joins Rob Bradford to clarify where people are right and where they are wrong when talking about leadership in the team's clubhouse. Pedroia also doubles down on his proclamation he is best in the major leagues at making pocket squares and turning double plays. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Rob Bradford is joined by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Craig Breslow, who is one of the foremost authorities among professional athletes when it comes to understanding how charities work. Not only does Breslow head up his own charity, the Strike 3 Foundation, but also proactively has taken the Boston Globe to task via a letter to the editor after a 2013 article criticizing the allocation of fund...

Rob Bradford is joined by both Lou Merloni and Curt Schilling to discuss the recent controversy involving Manny Machado, Dustin Pedroia, Matt Barnes and their respective teams. The two former major leagues offer insight to how baseball handles (and should handle) hitting batters as an act of revenge, with their own stories of involving similar situations as the one that unfolded in Baltimore. They...

On the 10th year anniversary of an iconic moment in Red Sox television broadcasts, Jerry Remy joins Rob Bradford to reflect on the famous Fenway pizza throw for another Bradfo Sho short. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...

In a Bradfo Sho short, Red Sox bench coach Gary DiSarcina joins Rob Bradford to talk about some of his early takeaways from watching his new team, including the comparison of Andrew Benintendi in his first April to Mike Trout when he experienced his first full big league season. DiSarcina also offers interesting insight into how different Xander Bogaerts is now compared to when he was mentoring th...

Lou Merloni joins Rob Bradford once again to discuss the moves that were made, and the moves that need to be made when it comes to the Red Sox. Rob and Lou begin the podcast addressing the controversy the first 'Manager Lou' podcast, in which Merloni believed Bradford was trying to paint him in a corner. Plenty of anger and analysis in this one. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy inf...