Play Tessie - A Red Sox Podcast

Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington joins Rob Bradford to discuss how he is approaching the season's second quarter, while analyzing the first 43 games. Cherington also touches on how he views the Stephen Drew situation, while explaining the team's approach to the left side of the infield as the season unfolds. The GM also offers insight as to why the Red Sox are now trying out top prospect Moo...

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier explore the avenues the Red Sox may be forced to take if they do not re-sign Jon Lester. Speier offers updates regarding some of the Red Sox' top pitching prospects, such as Henry Owens, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Rubby De La Rosa, Brandon Workman and Matt Barnes, while also engaging the conversation regarding what each pitcher's upside might be. The tw...

Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley joined Rob Bradford to explain that after growing out his hair for two years, he is finally ready to show the world what it looks like without any braids. Bradley announces that for the first time he will be playing in a baseball game in the tradition of former major leaguer Oscar Gamble, letting his enormous head of hair loose. Bradley talks about the challenges...

Members of the Boston Red Sox answer questions submitted by Bruins fans (and asked by Rob Bradford) regarding the keys to victory over the Canadiens in Wednesday night's Game 7. David Ortiz, Craig Breslow, Jackie Bradley, David Ross, Burke Badenhop, Mike Napoli and Torey Lovullo all offer their red-hot hockey takes when it comes to the big game. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy inf...

Dr. Dan Quinn of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates joins Rob Bradford to talk about the ins and outs when it comes to the knees of Patriots first-round draft pick Dominque Easley. Easley has undergone ACL surgeries on each of his knees and pronounced himself 80 percent ready during his pre-draft workout. Dr. Quinn offers an idea as to what might be realistic expectations for Easley. See omnys...

Rob Bradford talks with Turtle Boy of Turtleboysports.com about his reporting on the racist tweets directed at P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens, while also touching on the venom between the Montreal media and Bruins fans. Bradford also meets up with Red Sox rookie Xander Bogaerts, who reveals some of the challenges he has faced in his first full month as a major league starting shortstop. See...

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier analyze, dissect and debate on all things that have unfolded for the Red Sox over the past week. From rookies Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley, to the bullpen, to Dustin Pedroia leading off, to which minor league pitcher might be next in line to get a crack at the rotation, Bradford and Speier dive in for the week finale of the Bradfo Show. See omnystudio....

Kirk Minihane, along with D&C Producers Chris Curtis and Craig Sawisch (Sausage) join Rob Bradford in seeing who can score better on the NFL's pre draft test, The Wonderlic. 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.audacyinc.com/pr...

Rob Bradford is joined by WEEI.com NFL writer Chris Price to talk about which players we should be keeping an eye on as the NFL Draft approaches, and why they are the ones who should garner all the attention. Yes, it's once again time to talk about those three-cone drills. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

WEEI.com Bruins writer D.J. Bean joins Rob Bradford from Montreal prior to the Bruins' Game 3 showdown with Montreal. Bean takes questions from folks on Twitter with the caveat that he has to answer each in 140 seconds or less. The topics range from the state of the Bruins, complaints by the Canadiens, music, and Bean's wild popularity. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information....

Rob Bradford is joined by Kirk Minihane to talk about to what level the Red Sox should attempt to bring back Jon Lester on a multi-year contract. Rob and Kirk also discuss some of the more important talking points when it comes to the hugely-popular television series 'Mad Men,' along with surfacing the high points from Monday's Dennis and Callahan Show. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for pri...

Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy joined Rob Bradford in discussion his team's trip to the White House, his history with the President, and why he is against anybody using such an event to make a political statement (such as was the case with Bruins goalie Tim Thomas) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To lear...

Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo joined Rob Bradford to discuss how spring training unfolded, and how the decision-making process works when trying to decide on an Opening Day roster. Lovullo, who was charged with constructing the plan for the Sox' spring training workout schedule, reviews the bumps in the road the team faced over the last few months and how it handled them. He also takes a look...

Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes joins Rob Bradford, explaining his unique approach toward playing balls off the Fenway Park left field wall. After years and years of left fielders passing through Fenway, Gomes may have developed an innovative way to play defense in the shadow of the Green Monster See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Rob Bradford is joined by Wall Street Journal Yankees beat writer Dan Barbarisi to discuss and debate the merits of keeping Derek Jeter at shortstop. Bradford and Barbarisi dive into the pros and cons of not moving Jeter to third base in what will be the future Hall of Famer's final season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Brian Butterfield, the Red Sox' third base/infield coach, joined Rob Bradford in Fort Myers to discuss the defensive potential/progress of Xander Bogaerts, Will Middlebrooks and Ryan Lavarnway, who is looking to learn the art of playing first base throughout spring training. Butterfield also elaborates on the art of hitting fungoes, a skill he has mastered better than most in the majors. See omnys...

Former Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard joined Rob Bradford to discuss his path from the Red Sox, to the Cubs, to the Puerto Rico Winter League, to finally landing with the Texas Rangers. Bard recently underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery after unexpectedly being diagnosed with the ailment in December. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices...

Ryan Lavarnway is a guest on the Bradford Files, discussing what he took away from the 2013 season, along with what lays ahead for the '14 campaign. Lavarnway explains his discussions with Red Sox manager John Farrell about learning to play first base in the next few months while continuing his quest to become an everyday major league catcher. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy infor...

Rob Bradford is joined by Dr. Matt Messina of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates to discuss the knee injuries of three key Boston athletes: Red Sox outfielder Grady Sizemore, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about...

David Ortiz address's his contract situation and the controversy his remarks created. Ortiz also talks about his health leading up to Spring Training. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Pedroia talks about his health, the upcoming season, Lester and Ortiz's contract discussions and, of course, Sasquatch 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...

David Ortiz talks about the Jacoby Ellsbury move to the Yankees and Robinson Cano's contract with the Mariners. 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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...

WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier explore why the Boston Red Sox seem to be so interested in free agent catcher/first baseman Mike Napoli. The guys discuss what needs Napoli would address for the 2013 Sox team. 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 pr...

Former Red Sox infielder Alex Cora joins Rob Bradford to discuss what traits are important for a manager to succeed in Boston. Cora, who played with the Sox from 2006-08, talks about what a manager should prioritize, why Terry Francona was able to excel, and why Bobby Valentine might have had his problems. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choic...

Rob Bradford is joined by Alex Speier of WEEI.com to discuss whether the Red Sox should keep or trade roster cornerstones like Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury and Adrian Gonzalez or players who are eligible for free-agency after this year such as Cody Ross, Aaron Cook and Kelly Shoppach between now and the July 31 trade deadline. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for p...