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-f...
Dec 24, 2024•32 min
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 the...
Dec 23, 2024•55 min
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.
Dec 21, 2024•45 min
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 listene...
Dec 20, 2024•20 min
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...
Dec 18, 2024•54 min
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...
Dec 17, 2024•35 min
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 enhan...
Dec 16, 2024•56 min
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
Dec 14, 2024•16 min
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 W...
Dec 13, 2024•49 min
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 tr...
Dec 13, 2024•41 min
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...
Dec 11, 2024•20 min
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 pot...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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, Pa...
Dec 06, 2024•54 min
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 mo...
Dec 05, 2024•40 min
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 ou...
Dec 04, 2024•33 min
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 practic...
Dec 03, 2024•15 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat recap what was a wild week of news and rumors regarding the hottest free agent in Juan Soto. What is more likely and less likely to be real and how high are the hopes for Red Sox fans that Soto chooses to sign with Boston? Then, it's been mostly quiet on New York's front about Soto which has our guys a little nervous for what's to be expected from the Mets and Yankees. And, the guys answer listener questions about a potential Who Says No deal an...
Dec 02, 2024•56 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo proposes a Who Says No to Sammy and Pat involving the Red Sox recent Gold Glove winner Wilyer Abreu for a starting pitcher from the Mariners. Would Boston or Seattle agree to a package that would bring the Sox back Luis Castillo to their starting rotation? Also, does the value Abreu gives equate to Castillo being brought back in return and is adding Masataka Yoshida to the package do enough? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): One of the first free agent signings of this offseason jumps on the podcast, with relief pitcher Justin Wilson joining Bradfo and Gordo (Play Tessie) to talk about the decision to sign with the Red Sox so early in the Hot Stove season. The veteran lefty explains the Sox' approach toward courting Wilson, why he is optimistic heading into 2025 and his take on why pitchers are getting injured. There is also some Juan Soto recruiting talk. To learn more...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the boatload of news regarding the Red Sox including new quotes from Sam Kennedy about the team's intent this offseason. How do you feel about Kennedy being more specific with his words than fans have heard in a long time? Then, more Juan Soto reports come out including Big Papi himself getting involved in the Sox's negotiations and getting into the value it will actually cost to sign the slugger. And, what to make of the possib...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Sammy proposes a Who Says No to Gordo that involves making a call to old chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom in St. Louis. Sammy says the Red Sox could offload David Hamilton and two other prospects for Cardinals' All Star reliever Ryan Helsley. Is this a good move for both sides and how much of a risk would this move be for the Sox? Also, the look at the middle infield and the surplus Boston has with those in the majors and others awaiting for the call. To le...
Nov 23, 2024•18 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): David Ortiz is back on the podcast, this time checking in from his annual Celebrity Golf Event that helps raise money for children in the need of heart surgery. (To donate to the cause, please click here: https://one.bidpal.net/weekendwithpapi2024/browse/all.) Bradfo is reunited with the Hall of Famer once again, this time to talk about his recruitment of Juan Soto. When did he start believing the Red Sox were a serious player for the star? How clos...
Nov 22, 2024•13 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): With Nick Pivetta officially declining the Red Sox $21 million qualifying offer, Gordo and Sammy react to the next steps for the Sox to make and why Craig Breslow deserves his flowers for this move. If this is the end of Pivetta's tenure in Boston, what kind of the deal with the starter get and how will he be remembered? Then, one report says the Sox are inquiring on Guardians' free agent starter Shane Bieber which is given rave reviews by the guys. What woul...
Nov 20, 2024•48 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The podfather Rob Bradford from "Baseball Isn't Boring" joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to discuss new and increasing reports about the Red Sox effort to sign free agent Juan Soto. Just how serious are the Sox in giving Soto a historic contract and how do the Sox chances fare with the rest of the interested teams? Then, Rob explains the pitch the Red Sox have for Soto that pother teams don't in one former Hall of Fame player. And, ranking the starting pitchers on...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): MLB.com's Red Sox insider Ian Browne chats with Gordo, Sammy, and Pat about the latest Sox news and rumors as the hype about making big moves continues. The likeliness that Craig Breslow will be fully invested in acquiring big names and the package that Garrett Crochet will have to be acquired with. Also, Ian ranks the chances the Sox sign Juan Soto and which starting pitchers on the free agent market are likely options to join Boston. And, Ian gives his thou...
Nov 14, 2024•41 min
Lou Merloni joins to discuss the latest Juan Soto rumors, Red Sox offseason plans, and hopes for the future
Nov 14, 2024•18 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss a recent trade idea for the Red Sox to acquire White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Does whatever package Boston comes up with have to include the newest Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu? Also, Kutter Crawford's name is starting to float in a potential deal for Crochet, but is there interest on Chicago's side? And, do any of the Big 4 prospects need to be included in a deal or can the Sox work around it?
Nov 13, 2024•38 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Julian McWilliams is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test', this time catching up Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse to discuss fixing the swings and approaches of Jarren Duran, Dom Smith, & Rafael Devers, who are his picks to click in 2025, and much more!
Nov 12, 2024•20 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the news of the posting of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki and the unique situation he finds himself in this offseason. Just how wanted is Sasaki and the Red Sox chances that they can convince Sasaki to sign with Boston. Then, rumors surface about Boston's interest in free agent Willy Adames, but is that the right move for the Sox to make? Adames would be willing to make a position change, but the change might not be con...
Nov 11, 2024•55 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the shocking news that saw the Red Sox offer Nick Pivetta the $21 million qualifying offer and not Tyler O'Neill. What's the logic behind Craig Breslow's decision and does his decision factor into a potential trade package for someone like Garrett Crochet? Then, does the lack of a qualifying offer for Tyler O'Neill take him off the table for a return to the Sox? And, agents at the GM meetings are high on the Sox activity this up...
Nov 08, 2024•53 min
