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From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat start by talking about who will have to get DFA'd now that the Ranger Suarez signing is official. Who's on the borderline and who ultimately has to go so Suarez can be on the 40-man roster? Then, there are conflicting reports about how much the Red Sox and Astros are talking about a trade centered around Isaac Paredes, but Wilyer Abreu might need to be involved to make it happen. And, Dustin Pedroia missed out on the Hall of Fame even though it feels like he has a good case along while Manny Ramirez is officially off the ballot. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have had a few more days to digest the Red Sox signing of Ranger Suarez. Would the starting rotation look better with a co-ace to Garrett Crochet over a combination of Suarez and Sonny Gray? Then, Pat brings Brett Baty to the table as the bat the Sox trade for, but the fit might not be clean considering it would add another lefty to the lineup. And, Isaac Paredes has been another name floated that could salvage the lineup and even the infield defense. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Drop everything! The Red Sox finally signed a free agent! Not only that, but they boost their rotation by signing Ranger Suarez away from the Phillies. Gordo and Sammy react to the Sox bringing in another big lefty to pitch behind Garrett Crochet. Also, was this the right pivot days after losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs? And, the pitching depth is once again brought up and could be used in a deal to get the bat the Sox have been looking for. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are still reeling from Alex Bregman leaving the Red Sox for the Cubs. Why is there no animosity towards Bregman and where exactly is the trust level between the fanbase and Red Sox management? Then, recent news about how the Sox pivot don't sound optimistic with the backup plans listed. And, there is some value in the Sox signing Eugenio Suarez and focusing on bolstering the pitching and defense. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Alex Bregman just sent the Red Sox and their fans into disarray by signing a massive deal with the Chicago Cubs. Gordo and Sammy talk about how shocking it is to see Bregman leave and how bad the organization looks for once again being outbid for their Plan A target.. Also, the offseason is now very close to being a disaster if they don't sign Bo Bichette which no one seems to have faith in happening. And, trading away Rafael Devers now becomes a total waste since his replacement only spent a year in Boston. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo makes an ambitious Who Says No proposal for Sammy and Pat that features another three team trade. Would the Red Sox, White Sox, and Mets agree to a deal that sends Jarren Duran and Jordan Leasure to New York, Brett Baty and Christian Scott to Chicago, and Jonah Tong and Kyle Teel to Boston? Also, Duran's name has been brought up in tons of trade scenarios and there may come a time sooner or later when its time to end those discussions. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have eyes on the next steps for the Blue Jays since it could affect the Red Sox. Will Toronto spend big for Kyle Tucker leaving Bo Bichette to find a new home? Also, the Red Sox could become a likely destination, but would have to decide between him or Alex Breman. Speaking of, more is coming out about just how aggressive the Sox offer is for Bregman which indicates they'll go big to bring Breggy back. 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): Newly-hired Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes joined Bradfo to talk about the past, present and future. Of course, if you're going to talk about the past you can't dismiss the stories behind the stories when it comes to notable transactions. In this case, Byrnes reflects on drafting Dustin Pedroia, trading Nomar Garciaparra, and targeting Mookie Betts. To listen to the entire podcast with the three-time GM, click here. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Pat makes a big Who Says No proposal to Gordo and Sammy where the Red Sox would have to give up Brayan Bello to get their number two starter. Would the Sox and Brewers agree to a trade that brings Freddy Peralta AND Abner Uribe to Boston for Bello and Dorian Soto? Also, a debate on what Brayan Bello's actual value and projections should be. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): With another stretch of little to no news, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat this time get into the rumored trade candidates and predicting where they could land. Will the Ketel Marte saga end with the D-Backs moving on or holding onto him? Also, Jarren Duran is the big name from the Red Sox on the trade market and there are some teams that no one may be thinking as a trade partner. And, somewhere in the group of tradeable pitchers does lie the Sox option for a number two starter. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Since there wasn't a ton of a news over the Christmas stretch, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at every remaining free agent and give their updated landing destinations for each one. Where will the big prize in Kyle Tucker land? Then, both Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are great players, but a younger Bichette could make him more appealing over Bregman. And, the Yankees can't seriously be holding out until the very last minute right? 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): Alex Cora has returned to the podcast, and it is at a perfect time. Not only is the Red Sox manager offering insight into his team's latest signing, first baseman Willson Contreras, but he is taking a deep dive into his own evolution as a big league manager. In the lengthy conversation with Bradfo, Cora also gets into big-picture topics, such as his view of how the front office operates in the offseason, and more specific items, such as lineup construction, Kristian Campbell, Triston Casas, and his Zoom recruiting skills. There is also, of course, some Best Shape Of Their Life revelations. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Sammy shares his Who Says No proposal with Gordo and Pat which features another one-for-one swap this time with the Padres. Would the Red Sox and Padres agree to a deal to send Jarren Duran to San Diego and Mason Miller to Boston? 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Days have passed for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to give more thought to the Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals. How will Contreras perform at Fenway Park this season and what's causing the initial negative feelings from the fellas about the deal? Then, Contreras takes up a spot at first base and designated hitter meaning things might be a little murky for Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida. And, making another deal with St. Louis for Brendan Donovan would seem like a big mistake considering the fit and the price it'll take. 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): Bradfo and Pat Brown (Play Tessie) convene for some instant reaction to another big trade between the Red Sox and Cardinals, this one sending Willson Contreras to Boston in exchange for Hunter Dobbins and a pair of minor league pitchers. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Everything gets derailed as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the breaking news of the Red Sox trading for Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Was this a good deal Craig Breslow made or did he overpay with including Hunter Dobbins along with two high pitching prospect? Also, John Henry seemed to have his fingertips on this trade with St. Louis paying $8 million of Contreras' $24 million salary. 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 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here): Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti cover wall to wall NFL for week 16. Jets fire their defensive coordinator. Commanders went after Jaxson Dart. Texans are the team to beat and QB carousel for 2026. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): For the first time in Play Tessie history, we have a three-team Who Says No proposal from Gordo to Sammy and Pat. Would the Red Sox, Royals, Nationals agree to a deal that sees Jarren Duran and MacKenzie Gore go to Kansas City, Payton Tolle and Franklin Arias land in DC, and the Sox receive Cole Ragans? 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): Harry Welsh, the Twins' major league run prevention coach, joined Bradfo to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on pitchers who love to dive deep into information and analytics. At the top of Harry's list? Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan. To listen to the entire conversation with Welsh, click here. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are graced by the presence of "Baseball Isn't Boring" host's own Rob Bradford to dive into some of his latest reports. Is Alex Bregman falling further away from resigning with the Red Sox? Then, the Sox may be a landing spot for Ketel Marte, but Bradfo says don't expect a deal to come anytime soon. And, Rob said the market for Jarren Duran was heating up so the price seems like it'll stay high from the Sox end. 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