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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 Opening Day. After a bunch of internet guesses, Lucas it makes it very clear what his timetable for 2025 is. It's always a good time with Gio, and this is no exception. 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 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 Anthony Santander. And, if the Sox decide to roll out a 6 man starting rotation, the times it should be deployed and why every sign points to Alex Bregman signing with 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 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 solve that problem. And, how much better would the Sox lineup against lefties do with Diaz in the mix? 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 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 Casas. And, what other signings could make this offseason a success for the Red Sox? 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): 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, explaining how he views his status on the ballot. And, as always, there is plenty of spicy back-and-forth between Bradfo and Dustin. 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 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 the biggest question to discuss along with how Masataka Yoshida provides a roadblock for some of these moves. And, with the Twins potentially selling off their pieces for a team sale, the Sox should have eyes on Pablo Lopez as a bolster to the rotation. 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

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 Vazquez or could there be another Twins' arm that would draw more interest? 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 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 interest, but could a long term contract to him derail a certain white whale for the Red Sox to fish for? And, the potential for the Sox to carry a six man rotation entering spring and if it's the right move. 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): 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 need to know about Garrett Crochet, both regarding the past and the future. Bannister also explains why they wanted pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez back in the big Crochet deal. You are going to be entertained, informed and enlightened after listening to this one. 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): Red Sox broadcast analyst Lou Merloni joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to talk all things Sox since the Garrett Crochet trade went down. What SHOULD be the next step in the starting rotation? Then, Loumer looks at the situation at the corners with Triston Casas' name continuing to be floated in trade rumors and Rafael Devers' seemingly saying he wants to continue being the starting third baseman. And, Lou details the additions the Red Sox should be making to enhance their bullpen with more arms being linked to Boston's radar. 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 Acquired Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Crochet sits down with Boston Media to discuss finally getting traded, coming to the Red Sox, the adjustments he plans on making with the Red Sox staff, 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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): is back from the Winter Meetings and he is throwing himself right back into a return of Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, joining Joe Weil to break down every facet of the big Garrett Crochet deal. What should we make of the prospects the Red Sox gave up? How does this compare to the Chris Sale trade from eight years before? What should we make of Crochet? How will this impact the rest of the Hot Stove season? It's the perfect punctuation to the Winter Meetings. 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): Less than 24 hours after the guys were grieving, the Red Sox got their big fish as they completed a trade for White Sox starter Garrett Crochet. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat celebrate the Sox landing a big target for the first time in years and what the Sox can do now with a little bit more flexibility. Then, looking at the massive haul Chicago got that included one of the Big 4 porospects and a guy who has yet to play in the Red Sox organization. Plus, this past trade deadline Crochet wanted an extension for teams that acquired him; now that reality is here. So what is Crochet's worth? 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): The news has broke that the Boston Red Sox have acquired White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet for Prospects Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez so Bradfo is here to react to the deal and revisit our conversation with Crochet during last season 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): As Gordo, Sammy, and Pat wrap up an hour of discussion on Red Sox rumors, news comes across that Juan Soto has chosen to sign a record deal with the New York Mets. Instant reactions from all the guys on the record-breaking money Soto signed for and how close other teams like the Sox and Yankees were with their offers. Plus, can the Yankees recover and where the Sox should pivot after losing the bidding for Soto? Before then, hear what the guys think about potential targets like Willy Adames and Tyler O'Neill signing elsewhere and the avenues the Sox should go to get their frontline starting pitching and big bat with no Soto. 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 react to the Red Sox requesting another meeting with Juan Soto which is by far the biggest news yet between the two sides. How should the Red Sox approach their meeting with Soto and Scott Boras should their request be granted and what are the potential outcomes? Plus, John Henry still hasn't met Soto himself which could be a turn off for the free agent with his words about having a relationship with whatever owner he signs with. And, Pat provides an outlook for how the Red Sox are still in a perfect situation financially to make more big moves such as acquiring a certain slugger in Toronto. 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): Plenty of former players have said the selection process for entrance into the National Baseball Hall of Fame should include those who actually played in the big leagues. Well, we're giving one of them a chance. Bradfo invites Jonathan Papelbon - who has already been on the Hall of Fame ballot - to pick the 10 candidates from this year's ballot for those who he believes are Hall of Fame worthy. Spoiler: His former teammate makes the cut. 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 and Sammy react to the Red Sox signing controversial veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal. Is this a good move and how does Chapman fit in the Sox bullpen? Plus, Chapman has had plenty of off-the field issues that have turned away many which prompts a rooting guide for fans. And, do more additions need to be made and does Justin Slaten serve best option as the team's closer entering the new season? 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): Do the Red Sox have a chance at Juan Soto? Who should be viewed as the favorite? Can the lure of Dunedin lure the free agent to Toronto? Why do the Yankees possibly have the upper-hand? All these questions and more are answered in the latest Juan Soto Vibe Check, with Jonathan Papelbon returning to the podcast to give his somewhat controversial takes, with Bradfo once again steering the ship. 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