WEEI Podcasts
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Minor Details Ep. 49: Managerial development with Torey...
By and large, the focus of development in the minor leagues is on players. Still, there is a developmental path for coaches and managers in the farm system, as is evident from the fact that the previous two managers of the Red Sox' Triple-A affiliate in Pawtucket -- Torey Lovullo (2010) and Arnie Beyeler (2011-12) are now both on the Red Sox' big league coaching staff. They share their insights about the differences between player and coaching expectations in Triple-A vs. the majors, while...
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Across the Board: Mut previews the 2013 Preakness Stakes
Mike Mutnansky handicaps and previews the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico as Orb ties to win the Second Jewel of the Triple Crown and head to Belmont with a chance for the sport's first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978. Jessica Paquette (Suffolk Downs Racing Analyst) and Dick Jerardi (Xpressbet/Daily Racing Form) join the podcast.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Examining the New England...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
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Pod Man Rush: Previewing the Bruins-Rangers playoff...
DJ Bean is joined by Mike Salk as the two discuss the state of the Bruins as they enter the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Rangers. Topics discussed include the Bruins' banged-up blue line, the disappearance of Tyler Seguin and the challenging task of beating Henrik Lundqvist.
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3rd Man Out: Episode 3 - Kirk's looking forward to Star...
Kirk and Mut are back with a vengeance for another edition of 3rd Man Out. Topics include the new Star Trek, intra-WEEI relations and Mad Men as usual. Also as usual, the language is NSFW.
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Minor Details Ep. 48: Mother's Day show with Garin and...
Red Sox third base prospect Garin Cecchini's mother, Raissa Cecchini, had an unusual degree of involvement in her son's baseball upbringing. She was the primary hitting coach for him (and the Barbe High School baseball team), and did as much to help mold the offensive approach of one of the top hitting prospects in the Sox system as anyone. Both Garin and Raissa Cecchini discuss their baseball relationship.
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The truth behind velvet deer antler: Lou Merloni...
Merloni interviews former teammate Danny Putnam about his deer antler product and learns about how it helps athletes. Putnam says current professional athletes are taking the product and that there are many people around professional sports that want to see his product made legal.
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Minor Details Ep. 47: Sean Coyle and the irrelevance of...
A pair of teammates in High-A Salem, Sean Coyle and Mike McCarthy, have done eye-opening things for different reasons this year. Coyle has done some remarkable things on the field, hitting nine homers in his first 17 games of the year. McCarthy has done some remarkable things off of it, taking part in grassroots efforts among Sox prospects to make a positive community impact in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
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Across the Board: Mut previews the 2013 Kentucky Derby
Mike Mutnansky handicaps and previews the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby. Mut's podcast features Jessica Paquette (Suffolk Downs Racing Analyst) and Dick Jerardi (Xpressbet/Daily Racing Form).
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Minor Details Ep. 46: Michael Almanzar, late-blooming...
One of the most intriguing developments in the Red Sox system in the first month of 2013 has been the emergence of Michael Almanzar -- dismissed long ago by most of the industry as a non-prospect -- as an impact player, in his seventh professional season. But at 22, he's young enough to claim legitimate prospect status, even if it's arriving after most assumed that his window had closed. Kevin Boles, who managed Almanzar in 2008 and 2009 in Single-A Greenville and is now reunited with him in...
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3rd Man Out Ep. 2: More Mad Men and Mut the draft maven
Kirk Minihane ducked out of the studio during D&C's interview with Doc Rivers to lovingly craft this podcast for you with the help of Mut. In this episode you'll find plenty of Mad Men talk, as well as Kirk questioning Mut's credentials as an NFL Draft Expert. And of course, some NSFW language.
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Minor Details Ep. 45: Jose Iglesias and managing a...
Despite a tremendous run in the big leagues to start the year, Jose Iglesias was sent back down to Triple-A Pawtucket in deference to the presence of shortstop Stephen Drew on the big league roster. It was natural for Iglesias, after hitting .450 while playing terrific defense, to feel some frustration about his demotion, but such frustration can be counterproductive to the goal of player development. In such situations, then, it often falls on a minor leaguer's manager to steer the player...
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Minor Details Ep. 44: Red Sox 2013 draft update
The Red Sox conducted their mid-point meetings in preparation for the 2013 draft last week. Red Sox amateur scouting director Amiel Sawdaye takes stock of where the team stands as it readies for this year's draft, and the differences in preparing for the team's highest pick (No. 7 overall) in 20 years. Keith Law of ESPN also joins the show to discuss candidates for the Sox at the No. 7 overall pick.
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Extra Innings Podcast
It's the debut of Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien's Extra Innings Podcast! In this weekly feature the guys will bring in guests, revisit player interviews and touch on everything Red Sox & MLB. We hope you enjoy!
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The Bradford Files: Reviewing the movie '42' with Jackie...
Rob Bradford is joined by Ian Browne of MLB.com, Tim Britton of the Providence Journal and Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to review the movie '42: The True Story of an American Legend' which opens in theaters Friday. Bradford also discusses the state of baseball as it relates to the African-American community with Bradley Jr., who touches on his views regarding the potential impact of the movie and thoughts on the diversity in the sport -- past, present and future.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Tackling the debate surrounding...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and Kirk Minihane talk about the nominating process for the Patriots Hall of Fame, as well as the chances of first-time nominees like Tedy Bruschi and Rodney Harrison, if Bill Parcells and Willie McGinest have a shot and whether or not some members of the current team could make it.
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Third Man Out with Kirk Minihane
A brand new podcast from the third man in on the Dennis & Callahan Show, Kirk Minihane gets to do what he wants while John and Gerry are busy with interviews. In this edition Kirk talks Mad Men and family life with Mut. NSFW language.
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Minor Details Ep. 43: The next breakout Red Sox...
The so-called Killer B's -- Jackie Bradley Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Matt Barnes, Bryce Brentz -- commanded the lion's share of attention among Red Sox prospects last year, with those players (along with Allen Webster) enjoying the highest regard in national prospect rankings lists this year. Who might be the next Red Sox minor leaguer to see his standing among all minor league prospects soar? In this episode of Minor Details, we talk with two candidates: left-hander Henry Owens and third...
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Minor Details Ep. 42: Red Sox GM Ben Cherington on the...
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington joined the show to discuss the overall shape of the farm system at a time when he suggested the talent in the team's minor league ranks is as deep as it's been since he commenced his involvement with player development in 2002. The episode also features an interview with right-handers Anthony Ranaudo and Brandon Workman, who take stock of their similarities on the mound and what would prompt them to fight.
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Overtime with Grande & Max: Shavlik, Bass & Angle
New podcast with Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell. The guys sat down after a great win at home vs the Hawks and revisited interviews with Shavlik Randolph, Kurt Angle and Brandon Bass.
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Wrestler Kurt Angle with Grande & Max: Wrestling needs...
Wrestler Kurt Angle with Grande & Max: Wrestling needs to be in the Olympics
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Pod Man Rush: The NHL trade deadline and story time with...
ESPN Boston's Joe McDonald joins DJ Bean to discuss what Jarome Iginla would bring to the Bruins, and whether it's worth it to trade Malcolm Subban less than a year after drafting him in the first round. Among the other things discussed: Claude Julien not making too much sense with a cryptic post game quote, past travels to Montreal and the much-anticipated Bruins media game.
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Minor Details Ep. 41: Jackie Bradley Jr., Ryan Lavarnway...
Two Red Sox prospects are being subject to radically different player development experiences. Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has become the talk of spring training while positioning himself for a potential Opening Day call-up at the start of what would be just his second full professional season. Meanwhile, catcher Ryan Lavarnway is preparing, in all likelihood, to open the year in Pawtucket for the second straight season, his fifth full season since turning pro. The two of them take stock...
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Pod Man Rush: Kevin Paul Dupont talks Eastern Conference...
Hockey Hall of Fame hockey writer Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe joins DJ Bean to discuss the Eastern Conference, the mess that is the New York Rangers and whether or not the Bruins need their third line to be good in order for the B's to be successful. Also touched on is are the issues Kevin has with today's NHL, including the music at TD Garden.
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Overtime with Grande & Max Podcast - Tirico; Crawford;...
Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell's weekly podcast: this week we revisit five solid interviews & talk about a couple of big upcoming Celtics match-ups.
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WWE Hall of Fame announcer & BBQ connoisseur Jim Ross...
Every year when the Celtics visit OKC, Jim Ross joins Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell for a quarter. Since the guys really can't talk too much WWE during live game action, Grande & JR took some time to extend their conversation. Enjoy!
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Pod Man Rush: Turns out Jack Edwards doesn't like...
Bruins NESN play-by-play man Jack Edwards joins DJ Bean to react to Claude Julien's rant about the Canadiens, discuss the state of embellishment in the NHL and figure out who might be on Boston's radar as the trade deadline approaches. A million-dollar idea for NESN is also discussed.
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Overtime with Grande & Max Podcast - Avery, Wilcox &...
Grande & Max cover all things Celtics and we relive three great postgame interviews with: Chris Wilcox, Avery Bradley and Terrence Williams.
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Overtime with Grande & Max Podcast - Avery, Wilcox &...
New Podcast! Grande & Max cover all things Celtics and we relive three great postgame interviews with: Chris Wilcox, Avery Bradley and Terrence WIlliams.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Injury expert Will Carroll...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price is joined by noted sports injury expert Will Carroll. Will talks about the health of Patriots' tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as well as if the Patriots are a "healthy team" when compared to the rest of the NFL. He also discusses deer antler velvet and the league's commitment to safety.
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Pod Man Rush: Bruins prospects and scouting with Kirk...
One of the authorities when it comes to scouting and the NHL, Kirk Luedeke joins DJ Bean to discuss Brad Marchand's development into a top goal-scorer, the Bruins' organizational depth and what kind of player Dougie Hamilton will be in his prime. Among the prospects discussed are Malcolm Subban, Jared Knight and Zane Gothberg.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Kissing Suzy Kolber's Mike...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Mike Tunison of Kissing Suzy Kolber discuss the national perception of the Patriots, which teams (from the fans to the owners) are the most fun to mess with, and whether or not Peter King has ever yelled at him for his critique of MMQB. Mike also chats about the origin of the site and the history behind 'Tawmmy from Quinzee.'
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February 14th Hot Stove Show
It's the finale of the Hot Stove Show, Kirk and Alex and briefly Rob are talking about the Red Sox pitching, clubhouse personalities and close it out with some predictions for the season.
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Overtime With Grande and Max: Jason Terry; Jackie...
Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell's weekly podcast: The guys revisit Celtics Radio Network guest interviews over the past week and look ahead to the Celtics' upcoming West Coast road swing after the All Star break.
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February 8th Hot Stove Show
Kirk and Alex are holding down the show this week, they talk with Rob Bradford who is already in Fort Myers, they talk about some of Jon Lester's comments to Rob and talk with ESPN's Keith Law about the Red Sox prospects.
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Jon Lester feels like he has to prove himself this season
Kirk and Alex play some clips from an interview Rob Bradford did with Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester. They hear Jon talk about his upcoming contract scenario, whether he feels he's an ace and Jon talks about proving himself.
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Keith Law talks about some of the Red Sox prospects
Kirk and Alex talk with ESPN's Keith Law about the Red Sox farm system and some of the teams prospects who have been showing a lot of promise as we get ready for spring training.
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Winter's World: Kevin Allen, USA Today, says Tuukka Rask...
Kevin Allen joins Kevin Winter to talk Bruins and NHL. USA Today's national hockey writer looks ahead to some big matchups on the Bruins' schedule and believes Boston's new number one goalie will be up to the task.
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Overtime With Grande and Max: Jason Collins; your...
Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell's weekly podcast: Fresh off the loss of Rajon Rondo and in the midst of a great stretch for the Celtics, the guys caught up with Sports Illustrated's Ian Thomsen, and Celtics players Jason Collins & Jason Terry. The Celtics are heading in to a light schedule leading up to the All-Star break...the guys cover that and answer your Twitter-submitted questions.
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Pod Man Rush: Greg Wyshynski talks NHL and a Grammys...
In the pilot episode of Pod Man Rush, DJ Bean is joined by special guest Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports. The guys discuss the Bruins' upcoming rematch against the Sabres and whether Zdeno Chara will fight John Scott, the Canadiens' hot start, goaltender interference ruining everything, the reformed Brad Marchand and how fun it is to say that Dougie Hamilton is poised. DJ also gives his Grammy picks.
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20 Minutes of Silence with Kirk Minihane: Baseball...
Baseball economist and Smith College professor Andrew Zimbalist joins Kirk to discuss his recent Boston Globe column defending the record of the Red Sox ownership group from some of the charges raised in "Francona: The Red Sox Years."
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January 31st Hot Stove Show
This week on the Hot Stove Show, Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Red Sox manager John Farrell and open up the phone lines for callers to ask some questions to the manager and close it out previewing spring training.
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John Farrell answers questions from Red Sox fans
John Farrell was the guest this week on the Hot Stove show and the guys opened up the phone lines and let some callers ask questions of the Red Sox manager in addition to asking some of their own.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Aaron Schatz of Football...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders break down the 2012 Patriots, including a look at some key statistics about the New England team, and also discuss some possible personnel moves going forward, with a focus on Wes Welker and Aqib Talib. Chris and Aaron conclude the conversation talking about different items around the NFL, including the impact of Chip Kelly in Philly with the Eagles and Super Bowl XLVII.
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Winter's World: Ryan Leong, SFBay.ca, provides some San...
SFBay.ca's Ryan Leong joins Kevin to take a look forward at the Super Bowl. He'll break down some Xs and Os but also describe how Jim Harbaugh has changed the culture of the 49ers since taking the reins.
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20 Minutes of Silence with Kirk Minihane: Alan Siegel...
Kirk talks with Alan Siegel, who wrote a piece in the February edition of Boston Magazine that was highly critical of the current state of the Boston sports media.
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Overtime with Grande and Max: Rajon Rondo's torn ACL,...
Grande & Max's weekly podcast: The Celtics have lost Rajon Rondo for the season to a torn ACL. Does this change the Celtics' plans for the trade deadline? The guys discuss. Also, they catch up with Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski on the Ray Allen saga, and Jeff Green after a monster 2OT game vs the Heat at the Garden on Sunday.
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January 24th Hot Stove Show
This week on the show, Kirk, Rob and Alex talk about Mike Napoli's defensive abilities at first base and how the Red Sox might manage his playing time. They also talk about Terry Francona's book which details his time with the Red Sox and how it reflects upon the organization. They also talk about some of the Red Sox other signings, such as Stephen Drew.
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It Is What It Is Cast: One last look at the AFC title...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Mike Petraglia break down the Patriots' loss in the AFC title game to the Ravens. They also take a quick look at the start of the offseason for New England and give a look ahead to Super Bowl XLVII.
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Winter's World: Breaking down the AFC Championship with...
Nestor Aparicio of WNST in Baltimore came on D&C and had to listen to the entire crew tell him the Ravens would lose. Now Nestor gets to come back and make Kevin Winter eat a little crow. They'll also look ahead to the Super Bowl.
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Overtime With Grande and Max: Chris Broussard, Rajon...
Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell's weekly podcast...this week we take a look back at some great interviews by the guys which include Rajon Rondo after the last game of the Celtics 6-game winning streak, ESPN's Chris Broussard and former Celtic and now Hornets TV analyst David Wesley. The guys also look ahead to some key match-ups coming up for the Celtics with the Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat.
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January 17th Hot Stove Show
This week on the Hot Stove Show Kirk Minihane, Alex Speier and Rob Bradford talk with Red Sox COO Sam Kennedy and outfielder Shane Victorino. They also discuss some of the excerpts from Terry Francona's book.
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Shane Victorino on the WBC
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino about the offseason, the WBC and approaching spring training with a new team.
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Sam Kennedy, Red Sox COO
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Sam about the excerpts that have come out of Terry Franconas book and whether there has been a change in approach to the game within the organization.
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Winter's World: All about the AFC Champinoship game
Dennis & Callahan sports anchor Kevin Winter gives you what you want: more Pats-Ravens talk heading into Conference Championship weekend. WEEI.com's Chris Price joins in to preview the game and tell you why the Pats need respect Joe Flacco.
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Ben Cherington talks Mike Napoli and team personnel
Red Sox GM Ben Cherington joins Kirk, Rob and Alex and offers what he can about the Mike Napoli talks, the status of team personnel in comparion to this time last season and the teams plans as pitchers and catchers draw closer.
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January 10th Hot Stove Show
This week on the Hot Stove Show Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Red Sox GM Ben Cherington and ESPN's Keith Law about the Hall of Fame voting.
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Keith Law talks about casting Hall of Fame votes with...
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Keith about what has to be taken into account when evaluating players from the seroid era when it comes to casting votes for the Hall of Fame. Keith talks about how important it is do distinguish between fact and speculation when casting the votes.
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Overtime With Grande and Max: Rondo, Jeff Green and your...
Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell tackle the Celtics week that was. Revisiting interviews from Paul Pierce, Jeff Green and Doc Rivers the guys go in-depth on the KG/Melo situation, three huge victories on the road and Jeff Green’s one year anniversary of his heart surgery.
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Winter's World: Previewing Patriots-Texans and the 2013...
In his first WEEI podcast, Dennis & Callahan sports anchor Kevin Winter dives into the upcoming AFC divisional playoff game between the Patriots and Texans. Winter's buddy Mike Meltser of SportsRadio 610 in Houston provides insight on the Pats' opponent. Winter also gets into some NHL talk with WEEI.com's DJ Bean, as the two discuss the Bruins' chances at the Cup in 2013.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Patriots-Texans divisional...
In this edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price and Mike Petraglia preview the Patriots-Texans divisional playoff contest. The guys talk about why this game won't be similar to the game between the two squads back in December. They also take a look at some of the changes between the two teams since that game, and also check out some of other playoff action in the NFL.
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January 3rd Hot Stove Show
The first Hot Stove Show of 2013, this week Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein and former Red Sox player Alex Cora.
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Theo Epstein says the Red Sox trade with the Dodgers was...
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with former Red Sox and current Chicago Cubs GM Theo Epstein. Theo gives his thoughts on the Red Sox trade with the Dodgers, the development of Ryan Dempster and the Red Sox farm system.
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Alex Cora gives a brief scouting report of Javier Vazquez
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Alex Cora about what Javier Vazquez might bring to the Red Sox pitching staff.
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Grande & Max's As-Yet-Unnamed Podcast: Version #3
Grande & Max's 3rd podcast of the season. The guys recap the Christmas road swing in which the Celtics went 1-3, re-visit three great interviews (which include Doris Burke & Chris Webber) and take a look ahead to the beginning of 2013 for the Celtics. Are there big changes needed & in store for the Celtics before the trade deadline?
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December 27th Hot Stove Show
The Hot Stove guys are back once again, this week with Red Sox assistant GM Brian O'Halloran and second baseman Dustin Pedroia.
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Dustin Pedroia challenges Kirk Minihane to a fight
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Dustin about the Red Sox offseason and what he thinks of some of the recent moves. Kirk also rubs Dustin the wrong way, prompting the challenge for a fight from the Red Sox second baseman.
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Brian O'Halloran on the Red Sox moves
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Red Sox Assistant GM Brian O'Halloran about how the signing of Hanrahan provides some stability in the bullpen and how the Red Sox wanted to bring Cody Ross back but couldn't get a deal done.
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December 20th Hot Stove Show
This week on the Hot Stove Show Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Nick Piecoro about Stephen Drew and interview the Red Sox newly acquired pitcher Ryan Dempster. They also take some calls about the teams moves and some fan concerns as spring training draws closer.
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Ryan Dempster does Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker
Ryan Dempster slips into his impression of the Chris Farley character "Matt Foley" during his interview with the Hot Stove Show.
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Ryan Dempster talks about why he chose the Red Sox
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with Ryan about his time with the Chicago Cubs, what led to his choice to sign with the Red Sox and his some of his expectations for the coming season. We also get a glimpse at Ryans comedic side as he does one of his many impressions for the guys.
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Nick Piecoro gives some insight to the Stephen Drew deal
Nick is a beatwriter for the Arizona Diamondbacks and has watched Stephen Drew for the majority of his career and he gives the hot stove guys some perspective into the type of player the Red Sox have signed.
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Grande and Max as-yet-unnamed podcast, Edition #2
Grande & Max's weekly podcast, edition #2....they take Twitter questions, look back @ the recent road trip, we hear from KG & Brian Scalabrine & they look forward to the Celtics' upcoming Christmas road swing.
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December 13th Hot Stove Show
Kirk, Rob and Alex are all back together again and talking about what has been the most active day of transactions so far this offseason. The Red Sox introduced Shane Victorino, Josh Hamilton agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Angels and Ryan Dempster agreed to a deal with the Red Sox. The guys talk about all that and how those moves have changed the landscape for free agents and where the team can go from here.
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Episode 1 - Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell
Our first edition of our weekly podcast. Sean Grande & Cedric Maxwell break down the current state of the Celtics just before this weekend's Texas road trip. The guys also look back at the week that was in Celtics Nation, including their interviews with Rajon Rondo, 76ers TV broadcaster Malik Rose and Jim Petersen, former teammate of Max's.
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December 6th Hot Stove Show
Kirk Minihane, Alex Speier and Ian Browne are in on this weeks Hot Stove show. they recap some of the winter meetings and talk with Red Sox Assistant GM Mike Hazen and Red Sox new outfielder Jonny Gomes.
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Jonny Gomes talks about what he expects as a member of...
Jonny talks with Kirk, Alex and Ian on the Hot Stove Show. He talks about how he considers himself a “down and dirty” player, keeps his head down and works hard. He says he understands what it is like to play in Fenway in front of Red Sox fans. He’s excited to get to spring training and get to work with his new teammates.
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Mike Hazen, Red Sox Assistant GM
Mike joins Kirk, Alex and Ian Browne on the Hot Stove show where he talks about the winter meetings, goes over the Red Sox recent signings and discusses trades vs talent development.
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November 29th Hot Stove Show
Kirk Minihane, Rob Bradford and Ian Browne are in on the Hot Stove Show this week. They talk about Larry Lucchinos comments about short and long term contracts, Jacoby Ellsburys future when he hits the free agent market. They also talk with David Ortiz and take calls to end the show.
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David Ortiz: The Red Sox could use some more thunder in...
David joins Kirk, Rob and Ian Browne and talks about how he Feels good about his health, had some team doctors see him this week, he's not fully recovered but feels good preparing for spring training. He also says their pitching needs some adjustments. He also says he was hurt by Bobby Valentines comments but is looking towards the future instead of dwelling on what can't be changed.
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Bradford Files: Breaking down the Red Sox' interest in...
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.
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Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopolous talks trades with the Hot...
Rob Bradford, Alex Speier and Kirk Minihane talk with Alex Anthopolous to discuss the blockbuster deal he made with the Florida Marlins to acquire Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle, among others as well John Farrell's move from Toronto to Boston.
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Red Sox Join Farrell on the Sox offseason and putting a...
John Farrell joins Rob Bradford, Kirk Minihane and Alex Speier on the Hot Stove show to discuss the Sox's quiet offseason in terms of player acquisitions and how the Red Sox's coaching staff is coming together.
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November 15th Hot Stove Show
Kirk, Rob and Alex are back again on the Hot Stove Show. This week they talk about the AL and NL MVPs, talk with Red Sox newly acquired catcher David Ross and also talk with Keoth Law of ESPN, who has some very strong opinions on the MVP voting.
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David Ross, happy to be back with the Red Sox
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with newly acquired Red Sox catcher David Ross about his previous stint with the Red Sox, his time with the Atlanta Braves and Florida college football.
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Keith Law on Cabrera MVP win “What is wrong with these...
Keith Law joins the Hot Stove guys and talks (rants) about what an archaic group the BBWAA is, how the Triple Crown is overrated and how ridiculous MVP voting cam be.
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Week 11 fantasy football podcast: Getting ready for your...
Welcome to Week 11. Following an injury plagued Week 10, Pete and Jim dive deep into the fantasy impact of all these injuries, the potential waiver wire pick-ups to help fantasy owners get through those injuries and the last bye week of the season. Most importantly, the guys offer analysis on the upcoming trading deadline, which is this Saturday in many fantasy football leagues.
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Hot Stove Show, November 8th
Kirk Minihane, Alex Speier and Ian Browne are in on the hot Stove Show this week. They talk to Mike HAzen and Rob Bradford from the GM Meetings and take some phone calls on some potential moves that fans would like to see the Red Sox attempt to make.
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Rob Bradford talks about the pitching market
Kirk, Alex and Ian talk with Rob, who is at the GM Meetings about the pitching market and whether the Red Sox might make any moves to add to their rotation or bullpen.
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Mike Hazen, Red Sox Assistant GM
Kirk, Alex and Ian Browne talk with Mike, who is at the GM Meetings, about some of the trade rumors that have come out of the meetings regarding the Red Sox. They also talk abouthow quickly talks can go, as the market can change at a moments notice.
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Ben Cherington talks free agency
The Hot Stove guys talk with Ben about the negotiations that have been going on with some of the Red Sox players that can hit the free agent market. Ben says they've had good talks with David Ortiz, are in talks with Cody Ross to bring him back and doesn't rule out the possibility of talking with Kevin Youkilis.
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Scott Boras offers a different perspective on free agency
Kirk, Rob and Alex talk with the most well-known agent in the business, Scott Boras. They try to find out about if there have been any conversations about Jacoby Ellsbury. They also talk about what the market can look like for different players.
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Hot Stove Show: Ben Cherington and Scott Boras
Kirk Minihane, Rob Bradford and Alex Speier are back once again with the Hot Stove Show, this week they talk to Red Sox GM Ben Cherington about offseason negotiations with players like David Ortiz and Cody Ross. They also talk with Scott Boras about the other side of free agency negotiations.
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Minor Details Ep. 40: Red Sox top 10 prospects with...
Baseball America released its ranking of the top 10 prospects in the Red Sox farm system on Wednesday, with shortstop Xander Bogaerts topping the list, followed (in order) by CF Jackie Bradley Jr., RHP Matt Barnes, RHP Allen Webster, LHP Henry Owens, C Blake Swihart, 3B Garin Cecchini, OF Bryce Brentz, SS Jose Iglesias and SS Deven Marrero. Jim Callis of Baseball America joins the show to explain the rankings and to discuss a number of prospects who didn't make the cut, while also giving his...
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The Inaugural Hot Stove Baseball Show
Kirk Minihane, Rob Bradford and Alex Speier talk about the future of David Ortiz with the Red Sox, interview new Red Sox manager John Farrell, ask a few questions to Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels and take a couple calls.
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Bradford Files: Alex Cora on what it takes to be a Red...
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.
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Week 7 fantasy football waiver wire podcast
WEEI.com's Jim Hackett sat down with Pete Davidson, the Chief Fantasy Football Writer for Rotobahn.com to not only discuss this week's waiver wire targets, but to look ahead at players that Fantasy Football owners may want to target in trades. Jim and Pete also dive into last Sunday's Patriots vs. Seahawks game and preview the Fantasy Football implications from not only that game, but this week's match against the Jets.
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Week 6 fantasy football waiver wire podcast
Welcome to Week 6. Pete Davidson, Chief Fantasy Football Writer from Rotobahn.com talks with Jim Hackett to look at which players you should look at picking up, both through free agency and the waiver wire. The guys focus a bit on running backs who are still viable fantasy options, despite suffering serious injuries last year.
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Week 5 fantasy football waiver wire podcast
Welcome to Week 5. Another action packed week of NFL action is behind us and now it's time to hit the waiver wire to look at this week's best available free agent possibilities. Pete Davidson of Rotobahn sat down with Jim Hackett to review this week's top options and offer a glimpse into next week's action.
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Minor Details Ep. 39: Red Sox farm director Ben Crockett
Red Sox director of player development Ben Crockett answers listener questions on a number of Red Sox prospects, including Matt Barnes, Jackie Bradley Jr., Bryce Brentz, Xander Bogaerts, Michael Almanzar, Anthony Ranaudo, Garin Cecchini, Manuel Margot and more. He also addresses some system-wide issues, among them the media attention conferred upon minor leaguers and the Sox' approach to graduating prospects to the majors.
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Week 4 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Podcast
Welcome to week 4. After a truly eye popping weekend of football in the NFL, including overtime games, last minute big plays and lousy refs it’s now time to hit the waiver wire to look at this week’s best available free agent possibilities. Pete Davidson of Rotobahn sat down with Jim Hackett today to review this week’s top options…
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Minor Details Ep. 38: Ben Cherington on the state of Red...
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington discusses the state of his organization's scouting and minor league systems nearly one year into his tenure in the job. While the major league team has endured one of its worst performances in years, the minor league system has taken what Cherington described as "a good step forward." He describes the reasons for that outlook, while also taking stock of the impact of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement on his team's efforts to acquire top amateur...
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Minor Details Ep. 37: Bryce Brentz and the next wave of...
In 2012, Will Middlebrooks became the first Red Sox drafted-and-developed rookie since Nomar Garciaparra in 1997 to hit 15 or more homers. The gap to the next homegrown power hitter will likely be shorter. Triple-A outfielder Bryce Brentz, the Sox power-hitting prospect who is closest to the big leagues, discusses his development in 2012, while Red Sox minor league hitting coordinator Victor Rodriguez takes stock of position playing prospects like Brentz, Xander Bogaerts and Ryan Lavarnway...
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Minor Details Ep. 36: Amiel Sawdaye on rebuilding a...
At a time when the Red Sox rotation has represented a glaring weakness at the big league level, Red Sox director of amateur scouting Amiel Sawdaye discusses whether it is realistic to have a goal of a homegrown rotation. He also breaks down the state of starting pitching prospects in the farm system.
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Joe Castiglione reflects on 30 years in the Red Sox...
WEEI.com's Alex Speier talks with Joe Castiglione about his tenure as a Red Sox radio broadcaster. Joe is being honored at Fenway Park before the Red Sox-Yankees game on September 12th, as this season marks his 30th year of broadcasting Boston Red Sox baseball on the radio.
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Out of Bounds: Phelps in Sin City and the ladies of the...
Note: This podcast contains strong, profane language. On this episode of the Out of Bounds podcast, Isaiah Moskowitz and Ryan Hadfield discuss Michael Phelps' latest trip to Las Vegas, Troy Aikman's new girlfriend, and rank the wives and girlfriends of the AFC East.
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Minor Details Ep. 35: Keith Law on Red Sox' prospect...
A bit more than a week removed from the trade that transformed the Red Sox roster, ESPN's Keith Law joins the podcast to discuss the impact that prospects Allen Webster, Rubby De La Rosa, Ivan De Jesus Jr. and Jerry Sands have on the Red Sox' farm system. He also takes stock of the overall year in the life of the Red Sox farm system, with considerable attention paid to 19-year-old Xander Bogaerts.
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Minor Details Ep. 34: Allen Webster's path from...
In 2008, the Dodgers drafted shortstop Allen Webster in the 18th round and signed him for just $20,000 with a plan to move him to the mound. In the four subsequent years, Webster has developed into a pitcher with top-of-the-rotation potential who became a key chip in the Dodgers-Red Sox blockbuster. Chuck Crim, Webster's pitching coach for most of those four years in the Dodgers system, discusses the right-hander's development path and future potential.
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Out of Bounds: Playing catch up -- Paulina Gretzky, Dez...
Note: This podcast contains strong, profane language. On this episode of the Out of Bounds podcast, Ryan Hadfield and Isaiah Moskowitz catch up and talk about a variety of topics related to sports and pop culture. The guys discuss everything from Jerry Jones and his rap career, Dez Bryant's new strip club restrictions, and Paulina Gretzky's Internet fame.
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Minor Details Ep. 33: Daniel Bard and Mark Prior on the...
The Red Sox feature a pair of pitchers in Pawtucket who have enjoyed the pinnacles of success in the majors but who, for different reasons, now find themselves in Triple-A trying to prove anew their credentials as big leaguers. Daniel Bard's rocky transition to a big league rotation resulted in his being sent down to Triple-A earlier this season in a shocking turn of events, as his mechanics fell out of whack while he tried to recast himself as a starter. Mark Prior, meanwhile, hasn't...
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Out of Bounds: Defining sports moments versus legacies...
On this episode of the Out of Bounds podcast, Ryan Hadfield and Isaiah Moskowitz discuss how conversation in popular culture has accelerated to the point that deciphering the significance of events has become more difficult despite the access of information being easier than ever.
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Minor Details Ep. 32: Steven Wright on becoming a...
Steven Wright, a right-handed pitcher whom the Red Sox acquired from the Indians at the trade deadline, discusses why he became a knuckleball pitcher, what that means in terms of his prospect status, the unique community of knuckleball pitchers (he was introduced by phone to Tim Wakefield just days before being traded) and life in a new baseball organization. Wright is currently with the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs.
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Out of Bounds: The lifestyles of Gronk vs. Brady
Note: This podcast contains strong, profane language. Ryan Hadfield and Isaiah Moskowitz talk about the concept behind the new Out of Bounds blog. The guys review the absurd attention Tom Brady receives during the offseason, Rob Gronkowski's offseason transgressions and a possible reality show, Brady's relationship with Tara Reid and different ways to fix the Olympics.
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Minor Details Ep. 30: Kevin Goldstein on Red Sox trade...
Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus joined Minor Details to break down the trade value of several Red Sox prospects, including Matt Barnes, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Henry Owens, Blake Swihart and Anthony Ranaudo, among others. He also offers some less-familiar names who are gaining attention of scouts from other clubs.
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Minor Details Ep. 31: Lars Anderson explains the human...
At the 2011 trade deadline, Lars Anderson was traded to the Athletics. And then he wasn't. A snag in Rich Harden's medicals torpedoed a deal that would have sent Anderson to his hometown A's. One year later, he reflects on the odd experience of what it means to be traded (and then not traded) on a professional and human level.
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Bradford Files: Who should the Red Sox sell at the...
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.
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Out of Bounds: The aftermath of the Penn State and...
In this episode of Out of Bounds, Isaiah Moskowitz and Ryan Hadfield discuss the tragic shootings in Aurora last week and the penalties levied on Penn State University from the Jerry Sandusky scandal. The duo tries to analyze the sanctions imposed by the NCAA and determine if the school's football program should have been disbanded.
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Bradford Files: Should the Red Sox trade a top prospect...
Alex Speier of WEEI.com joins Rob Bradford for another edition of The Bradford Files, this time discussing whether or not the Red Sox should include top prospects Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Matt Barnes, Henry Owens or even Will Middlebrooks in a blockbuster trade deadline deal for either Matt Garza or Josh Johnson.
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Minor Details Ep. 29: How Travis Shaw was groomed to be...
Travis Shaw, a ninth-round pick by the Red Sox in the 2011 draft, has emerged as one of the biggest surprises of last year's draft class, dominating for almost the entirety of the year at High-A Salem. One thing that has helped him to enjoy a seamless transition to professional ball is the fact that he grew up around the game, refining his swing as a grade schooler while following his father, two-time All-Star closer Jeff Shaw, to the ballpark on a near-daily basis while growing up. Both...
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Minor Details Ep. 28: The Red Sox' global quest for...
In the past three years, the Red Sox have spent well over $10 million on international amateur shortstops, including Jose Iglesias ($8.25 million), Tzu-Wei Lin ($2.05 million), Jose Vinicio ($1.95 million) and Xander Bogaerts ($610,000). Why are the Red Sox investing so much of their international budget in shortstops? To answer that question, and to discuss some of the shortstops whom the Red Sox have been signing, Red Sox international scouting director Eddie Romero joins Minor Details...
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Minor Details Ep. 27: Bobby Valentine on Pelotero and...
Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine discusses the documentary Pelotero, for which he served as executive producer, and some of the unsettling aspects of the market for top amateur talent in Latin America, particularly the Dominican Republic. He discusses baseball in the Dominican, why he considers that country to be his second home and the nature of identifying 15- and 16-year-old baseball players as prospects.
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20 Minutes of Silence with Kirk Minihane: Eric Wilbur...
Kirk talks with Boston.com's Eric Wilbur, who wrote a column Thursday that was highly critical of Clay Buchholz for attending a charity event at Foxwoods just days after being released from the hospital.
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Minor Details Ep. 26: Jackie Bradley Jr. on his monster...
Jackie Bradley Jr. is off to an extraordinary start to his professional baseball career. The 2011 supplemental first rounder (No. 40 overall pick) dominated the Carolina League for High-A Salem, leading the league in average and doubles and leading all of the minors with a .480 OBP at the time of his promotion to Double-A Portland. He's also playing Gold Glove-caliber defense in center field. Bradley joins Minor Details to discuss the virtues of patience (as a hitter) and impatience (as a...
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Talking Hoops: NBA Draft preview with Jeff Goodman
Who will the Celtics take in the draft? How good will Anthony Davis be in the pros? Who will go second? Jeff Goodman from CBSSports.com joins Paul Flannery to talk about all that plus whether the C's would ever take Duke's Austin Rivers.
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Minor Details Ep. 25: Red Sox draft recap with ESPN's...
ESPN's Keith Law joins Minor Details to examine the new crop of prospects whom the Red Sox added in their 2012 draft class, including first-round selections Deven Marrero and Brian Johnson, supplemental first-rounder Pat Light, fourth-round pick Ty Buttrey and more.
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Minor Details Ep. 24: Draft preview with Jim Callis,...
With the amateur draft scheduled to take place on Monday, one of the foremost experts on the process, Jim Callis of Baseball America, joins Minor Details to discuss the changes made to the draft in the new Collective Bargaining Agreement and what they mean for the Red Sox. The new draft rules will force the Red Sox to modify their financially aggressive strategy of recent years in which the team spent well beyond Major League Baseball's slot recommendations. Callis details some of those...
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Out of Bounds: Malcolm Huckaby previews Game 2 of the...
On this episode of the Out Of Bounds podcast Ryan Hadfield previews Game 2 of the Heat-Celtics series with former Heat guard and Boston College alum Malcolm Huckaby. The two discuss his piece on the Green Street blog about Erik Spoelstra's rise in the NBA coaching ranks, the key to slowing down the Miami offense, and what the Celtics must do going forward to upset the Heat and advance to the NBA Finals.
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20 Minutes of Silence with Kirk Minihane: Philadelphia...
Kirk talks with John Mitchell, who wrote Wednesday that Kevin Garnett could face backlash from racist fans in Boston should the Celtics lose the series to the 76ers.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Price and Chatham discuss the...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.
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Minor Details Ep. 23: Will Middlebrooks on all-fields...
Will Middlebrooks put on a show is his fourth big league game, slamming one homer to right, one to left and nearly knocking down a double in center field in a startling display of all-fields power. He didn't always have an approach that permitted him to hit the ball hard to all fields. Instead, he developed it as he moved up the ranks in the minor league system. In this episode of Minor Details, Middlebrooks and Alex Hassan -- who has played with Middlebrooks at four different levels --...
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It Is What It Is Cast: A look back at the NFL draft and...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and DJ Bean take a look back at the NFL draft and break down each one of the Patriots' seven picks -- including first-rounders Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower -- and ask how soon they'll be able to contribute on a regular basis. Price and Bean also examine a few players the Patriots passed on and why.
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Bradford Files: Darnell McDonald reviews the documentary...
Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald joins Rob Bradford in reviewing the brand new documentary 'Marley' which chronicles the life and times of music icon Bob Marley.
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Talking Hoops Ep. 10: Flannery and Holley preview the...
On the latest Talking Hoops podcast WEEI.com's Paul Flannery is joined by the one and only Michael Holley to talk Celtics, Hawks and playoffs. What Atlanta player scares Flannery? How far does Holley have the C's going this year? (You might be surprised). All that, plus more than you ever wanted to know about their neighborhood.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Looking at the quarterbacks in...
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Christopher Price and former NFL quarterback Brian St. Pierre take a look at the quarterbacks who will be drafted this week, with a specific eye on Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. Price and St. Pierre also examine the other quarterbacks in the draft, including Ryan Tannehill and Brandon Weeden. St. Pierre also gives his take on the Patriots quarterbacks, including whether or not Brian Hoyer is a better prospect than Matt Cassel and...
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Minor Details Ep. 22: Listening for the next Red Sox...
Hitting coordinator Victor Rodriguez is now in his 18th season as an instructor in the Red Sox farm system. Both in his current capacity of working with every level of the system and with his nearly two decades of working with top Sox prospects, from Nomar Garciaparra and Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia to Ryan Lavarnway and Bryce Brentz and Xander Bogaerts, Rodriguez has as broad a perspective on up-and-coming Red Sox hitters as anyone in baseball. He joined Minor Details in spring...
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It Is What It Is Cast: Looking at the offseason moves by...
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and Jerry Thornton break down New England's activity this offseason, including what the acquisition of Brandon Lloyd means for the Patriots' passing game and where New England stands on both sides of the ball. They also give their take on the busy NFL offseason, including Peyton Manning to the Broncos, Tim Tebow to the Jets and what's going to happen to the Saints because of the recent bounty scandal.
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Minor Details Ep. 21: Ryan Westmoreland on his progress...
Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland is now two years removed from the life-saving and life-changing surgery to remove a cavernous malformation on his brain stem. Since his release from the hospital in 2010, he has rehabbed tirelessly in Fort Myers, initially focusing almost exclusively on the recovery of fine motor skills, but eventually returning to a focus on baseball. Towards that end, Westmoreland had something of a watershed moment in December, when for the first time in...
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Minor Details Ep. 20: Becoming a catcher, with Ryan...
By his own admission, Ryan Lavarnway did not have the defensive abilities to be a major league catcher when he started his professional career in 2008. However, he remained driven by a desire to become the best catcher possible, and over the last four years, he has made what Red Sox officials and talent evaluators in other organizations consider to be incredible strides, to the point where he may soon break through as an everyday big league catcher. In this episode of Minor Details,...
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It Is What It Is Cast: Recapping the NFL combine and who...
The latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast features WEEI.com's Christopher Price and D.J. Bean going in-depth with their thoughts on the NFL scouting combine, who impressed them and who didn't and some guys who could be perfect Patriots when draft weekend rolls around.
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Minor Details Ep. 19: Red Sox outfield prospect Alex...
When the Red Sox drafted pitcher Alex Hassan out of Duke in 2009, the signing gained little attention. However, his career path took an interesting career turn that summer, when the Red Sox saw him both pitching and playing outfield in the Cape League. In this episode of Minor Details, Hassan discusses what it means to be a non-roster invitee in a big league camp, how he views his evolution into a full-time position player, breaks down his hitting approach and talks about some of the other...
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It Is What It Is Cast: Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus,...
WEEI.com's Christopher Price talks with Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus. Sam and Chris break down the 2011 Patriots on both sides of the ball, and examines what sort of free agents New England could be in the market for this offseason.
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Minor Details Ep. 18: Red Sox director of player...
As he prepared for his first year as Red Sox director of player development, Ben Crockett joined Minor Details to discuss lessons about player development that he learned in his own playing career, how he ended up in this job and how he assesses the state of the farm system entering 2012. Crockett discusses a number of prospects who could impact the team in 2012.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Mike Giardi on the 2011 Patriots...
WEEI.com's Christopher Price talks with Mike Giardi of Comcast SportsNet. Mike breaks down the New England Patriots on both sides of the ball, gives his thoughts on the ultimate legacy of the 2011 team and offers up his thoughts on what the team is going to do in free agency.
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It Is What It Is Cast: Matt Chatham on the Patriots...
WEEI.com's Christopher Price chats with former New England Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham. Matt breaks down the New England defense, with a specific look at linebackers Brandon Spikes, Rob Ninkovich and Jerod Mayo, and also gives his thoughts on the Patriots' Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants and where the team goes from here.
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Bradford Files: Red Sox spring training storylines to...
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier examine some of the key items to watch during Red Sox spring training. There's more uncertainty about the shape of the Red Sox this spring than has been the case in years, resulting in any number of aspects of the club that will receive unusual scrutiny in Fort Myers. What will the Sox look for while trying to identify the starters at the back of their rotation? How will the competitions at shortstop, in the outfield and in the bullpen play out? How...
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The Bradford Files: The Red Sox offseason in review with...
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier take stock of a tumultuous Red Sox offseason that featured significant organizational change -- the transition from GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona to their successors, Ben Cherington and Bobby Valentine -- as well as a host of roster changes. Is the Red Sox rotation deep enough? How did the team reshape the bullpen after Jonathan Papelbon's departure? What to make of the team's approach at shortstop? Rob and Alex break it down and try to...
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Minor Details Ep. 17: What Baseball America's prospect...
Jim Callis of Baseball America joins Minor Details to look at his publication's ranking of the top 30 prospects in the Red Sox farm system. This year's rankings featured dramatic changes, particularly among the top 10 prospects in the system, and Callis explores what that means for the Red Sox going forward -- not only in terms of the state of their farm system, but also from the standpoint of the team's ability to make trades and build its roster in 2012 and beyond.
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How Many Crazy Prop Bets are People Making on the Super...
Matt Perrault talks with Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports to discuss all the crazy prop bets that people are making all across the country. How many rushing yards will Danny Woodhead or Danny Ware have? Can you believe people will bet on these stats?
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What's Your Favorite Patriots Fight Song?
Over the past two weeks, many fans have created their own fight songs for our Super Bowl bound New England Patriots. Matt Perrault gets a call from Eddy who tells us about his latest Patriots fight song.
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Matt Perrault is Joined by Greg Bedard of the Boston...
Matt and Greg talk about the latest news coming from Indianapolis. Greg reports from the site of the Super Bowl where everyone is ready to play the game already.
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Have We Given the Patriots Offensive Line Enough Credit?
Matt Perrault starts the show off discussing the Patriot's offensive line and how they can stop the much hyped Giants defensive linemen. With just over 24 hours until the Super Bowl kickoff, we take a look at some of the overlooked aspects of the 2012 New England Patriots.
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Out of Bounds featuring SI.com's Jimmy Traina
In this edition of Out of Bounds, Ryan Hadfield talks with SI.com's Jimmy Traina about his Hot Clicks feature on the Extra Mustard Page. The two discuss the obscure content Traina finds, the blogosphere vs. traditional media, ESPN, Bill Simmons and much more! (Editor's Note: This podcast was recorded on January 20)
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20 Minutes of Silence with Kirk Minihane: John Parr on...
Kirk talks with John Parr about changing "St. Elmo's Fire" to "Tim Tebow's Fire" and his 30-year career in music. Parr also weighs in on why Tebow is such a fascinating figure to so many NFL fans.
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Out of Bounds featuring Lou Merloni
Ryan Hadfield kicks off the debut episode of the Out of Bounds podcast, as he talks with WEEI's Lou Merloni about a plethora of media topics, from why players fly off the handle to his finest and worst moments in his short career as media personality. (Editor's Note: This podcast was recorded on January 5 and contains adult language)
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The Bradford Files featuring Red Sox...
Rob is joined by Boston Red Sox infielder, and now outfielder, Mike Aviles. Aviles talks about the possibility of him becoming a candidate to play right field for the Red Sox, and the steps he has taken this offseason to make that an option. He also discusses the Red Sox clubhouse, changes he made upon joining the Sox and whether or not he has talked with Bobby Valentine.
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The Bradford Files featuring new Red Sox infielder Nick...
Rob Bradford is joined by one of the newest members of the Boston Red Sox, infielder Nick Punto. Nick talks about playing a utility role in Boston, his presence in the clubhouse, what interested him about playing for the Red Sox, some experiences he has already had with his new teammates and shares some funny stories about Dustin Pedroia from their time at Athletes' Performance.
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The Bradford Files featuring former major league pitcher...
In the latest episode of the Bradford Files, Rob Bradford talks with former major league pitcher C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski offers his insight on both Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish and new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. The lefty pitcher went up against Darvish while performing in Japan, and played for Valentine while with the Mets, and against him while both were overseas.
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The Bradford Files featuring Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard
Rob Bradford is joined by Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard. Daniel talks about embracing his new role as a starting pitcher for the Sox, what the loss of Jonathan Papelbon means to him and the team and what went wrong at the end of the 2011 season.
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Minor Details Ep. 16: Breaking down the Red Sox/Astros...
Alex Speier is joined by ESPN's Keith Law to discuss reaction to the trade between the Red Sox and Astros which sent reliever Mark Melancon from Houston to Boston in return for Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland. Keith explains which team he believes got the best of the trade. Also the guys discuss the Sox signing infielder Nick Punto and what impact that might have as well as Daniel Bard's role for Boston in 2012.
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The Bradford Files featuring Red Sox hitting coach Dave...
Rob Bradford is joined by Boston Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan. Dave discusses a wide range of topics with Rob including Carl Crawford's struggles in 2011 and what the outfielder needs to do going forward, Adrian Gonzalez's power outage in the 2nd half of the season, how Jacoby Ellsbury became one of the best hitters in the AL and getting to work with new Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine.
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The Bradford Files featuring Andrew Muscato, Producer of...
Rob Bradford is joined by Andrew Muscato, who produced the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V," which highlights Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. Andrew discusses how the documentary came about, if there were any obstacles working on the film and his overall experience following Valentine during the 2007 Japanese baseball season.
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Talking Hoops Ep. 9: Author Scott Raab on LeBron,...
In the latest episode of Talking Hoops, WEEI.com's Paul Flannery is joined by Scott Raab, writer-at-large for Esquire and author of the new book, "The Whore of Akron," One Man's Search for the Soul of LeBron James. The two talk about LeBron leaving Cleveland, his failure with the Heat and what really happened with Delonte West.
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The Bradford Files featuring Red Sox COO Sam Kennedy
Rob Bradford is joined by Boston Red Sox Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Sam Kennedy. Sam gives Rob an insider's perspective to the Red Sox organization and also discusses his childhood friend Theo Epstein, who recently resigned as Boston GM to become President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs.
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The Bradford Files featuring Lou Merloni
Rob Bradford is joined by Lou Merloni and the guys look back at the historic collapse by the 2011 Boston Red Sox and try to figure out what exactly went wrong.
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Big Show Podcast Ep. 8: Red Sox - Yankees, Patriots...
Big O and Holley are back for another edition of the Big Show Podcast. They talk about the Red Sox and Yankees weekend series and look ahead to the MLB playoffs. They also talk some Patriots preseason football with the first preseason game coming up as well as Tony Brunos Twitter comment over the weekend.
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Talking Hoops Ep. 8: The NBA Lockout, Celtics new TV...
In the latest episode of Talking Hoops, WEEI.com's Paul Flannery is joined by SB Nation NBA editor Tom Ziller to talk about the lockout, the Celtics new TV deal, competitive balance and the impact of Yao Ming. Ziller also provides an update on the Sacramento Kings situation and makes a list of all the things he's looking forward to next season, if there is a next season.
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Big Show Podcast Ep.7: The Women's World Cup, Red Sox...
Glenn Ordway and Michael Holley are back together again for The Big Show Podcast. In the seventh edition of the podcast, the guys talk about the Women's World Cup and if we should care about it. They also talk abou the Red Sox and Rays series and what it means for both clubs.
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Minor Details Ep. 15: 2011 First Half Review - Single-A...
Several of the more interesting Red Sox prospect performances of the first half of 2011 came in Single-A Greenville of the South Atlantic League, where the Sox' top pitching prospect (Anthony Ranaudo) joined a group of power hitters (Bryce Brentz, Miles Head, Brandon Jacobs) who put up tremendous first-half numbers. Greenville manager Billy McMillon and hitting coach Luis Lopez joined Minor Details to discuss these and other prospects.
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Minor Details Ep. 14: 2011 First Half in Review - Hi-A...
Minor Details looks level by level at the performance of the Red Sox minor league affiliates in the first half of 2011. The first episode checks in on the Salem Red Sox of the Hi-A Carolina League. Salem play-by-play broadcaster Evan Lepler joins the podcast to break down the performances of such players as 2010 first-rounders Kolbrin Vitek, Anthony Ranaudo and Bryce Brentz; pitchers Drake Britton, Chris Balcom-Miller and Chris Hernandez; and more.
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Minor Details Ep. 13: Anthony Rizzo and the merits of...
While it is, in some ways, surprising for Anthony Rizzo to be in the majors at age 21 -- just six months after being traded by the Red Sox to the Padres in the Adrian Gonzalez deal -- in some ways, that development simply represents the continuation of a career-long theme. In this episode of Minor Details, Rizzo discusses what it means to be young and in the majors, as well as the development path that got him to the big leagues ahead of his projected schedule.
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Talking Hoops Ep. 7: Putting a wrap on the 2011 NBA...
In the latest episode of Talking Hoops, WEEI.com's Paul Flannery is joined by Bethlehem Shoals the founder of FreeDarko.com and co-author of The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History. Flannery and Shoals put a wrap on the 2010-11 season by examining the Heat, LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki and NBA narratives, while also pondering the future of Rajon Rondo.
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