From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The move that nearly everyone wanted has finally happened and Alex Bregman ha signed with the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat celebrate the Sox landing a big name free agent for the first time in a long time and explain just how huge this move is. Also, reports had Bregman turning down bigger and longer offers from other teams which makes some think Boston is an appealing destination again. Then, Nolan Arenado looked to be the next option, but now he has to pi...
Feb 13, 2025•52 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Red Sox are slowly making their way down to Fort Myers and Gordo, Sammy, and Pat still have lots of questions that need to be answered. Are Craig Breslow and Alex Cora on the same page with what sounded like different visions for what the structure of the roster should look like? Also, there's no clear cut answer as to who the closer in the bullpen will be and if Rafael Devers will indeed be the starting third baseman. And, Nolan Arenado seems to be the b...
Feb 12, 2025•56 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat share their thoughts after speaking with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow over the weekend and the vague answers he continues to give. Is there anything that can be asked by anyone that will allow Breslow to open up instead of throwing out his usual word salad? Then, Cardinals Live put out on social media that St. Louis has floated some Sox prospects including Blaze Jordan as trade pieces for Nolan Arenado, but not everyone b...
Feb 10, 2025•54 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): On the heels of reports about re-engagement in trade talks between the Red Sox and Cardinals about Nolan Arenado, Gordo offers a proposal to Sammy and Pat on a way to make the deal without sacrificing Triston Casas. Not only would the All Star make his way to Boston, but one of the top relievers in Ryan Helsley would be included that sends Ceddanne Rafaela and Zach Penrod back to St. Louis. Would the Sox be willing to give up early on Ceddanne to get two All ...
Feb 07, 2025•26 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): It was Truck Day this week which doesn't provide enthusiasm to Gordo, Sammy, and Pat like it did before and didn't feel any better with more Sam Kennedy comments. Should Red Sox fans continue to be angry with these words and could things actually work out for the Sox if a certain team that isn't them sign Alex Bregman? Then, Nolan Arenado is back on the table for a trade, but the dominoes and moving parts that go post-acquisition might be difficult to work wi...
Feb 05, 2025•54 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk with producer Joe about his controversial "Who Says No" proposal from last episode and the crazy responses to the idea. Was that the first and last trade idea Joe gives? Then, the guys got a response saying they were being too negative on the Red Sox and the offseason they've had, but being honest might be the better way to put it. And, if Alex Bregman doesn't get signed by the Sox, the chances for Roman Anthony and Kristian Campbel...
Feb 03, 2025•54 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy get a Who Says No trade proposal from producer Joe that fills the second base need with a former All Star who could be on the market. Would Boston give up a substantial deal to their in-division rival Toronto to make Bo Bichette their new second baseman? Also, the offer might be a big overpay for the Sox, but the perspective can be seen by the Blue Jays wanting to remain in contention despite obvious problems. And, with yet another deal where ...
Jan 31, 2025•24 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Sammy still Alex Bregman as a free agent and wonder why he still remains unsigned despite the offers that are available to him. Is Scott Boras playing his usual games or is there more to this story? Also, the guys still don't have a lot of faith that things will change and Bregman will sign with the Red Sox which makes this offseason's plan devalued from what was promised even if another bullpen arm is added. And, listeners send in their thoughts an...
Jan 29, 2025•59 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo and Pat are joined by the podfather and the host of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast Rob Bradford to get more into the weeds about Alex Bregman. Is the ultimate solution to the Bregman sweepstakes a return to Houston and how much of a mistake are the Red Sox making or already have made? Also, Bradfo explains how perfect of a fit Bregman is for the entire Sox franchise both on and off the field. Then, there aren't a lot of options for the Sox if and whe...
Jan 28, 2025•54 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all in their feelings after new reports about Alex Bregman surface including his old team Houston with a big offer still on the table. Are the Red Sox about to waste a golden opportunity and not do what the Astros are doing by listening to their fans? Also, the realistic options are very thin if the Sox lost out on Bregman with only so much time left before players report to Spring Training. And, grades for the offseason if things we...
Jan 24, 2025•58 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): A few days after the appearance by his brother, T.J., Pete Fatse jumps into the Baseball Isn't Boring world to talk about how he views his team's goals and approach heading into spring training, specifically when it comes to talented second-year player Ceddanne Rafaela. We also get another commitment when it comes to getting a BIB tattoo! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Jan 23, 2025•10 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat chat with newest and returning Red Sox minor league pitcher Robert Stock about his baseball journey. How he went from pitching in Mexico and Japan to returning to the MLB for one more shot all thanks to fixing his sinker. Also, Stock pitched for the Sox back in 2020 and the guys want to know everything about what it was like day to day to play baseball during the pandemic. And, Stock explains pitch metrics and how he used it to fix his r...
Jan 22, 2025•36 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat hit on the hottest topic in baseball and that's the added moves made by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is baseball now in a bad spot with the Dodgers adding Roki Sasaki and Tanner Scott to an already loaded roster? Also, the biggest debate rages on if the rest of the MLB can do what LA is currently doing by spending money like crazy to improve their roster. And, Anthony Santander joining the Blue Jays does two things for the Sox: not install a...
Jan 21, 2025•52 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): If you're looking for a player to root for in this upcoming spring training, Robert Stock is your guy. The 35-year-old who was drafted in the second round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals has found himself in major league camp with the Red Sox. Having gone through years in the minors, the Independent Leagues and, most recently, Mexico, Stock has remade himself into a 100 mph-throwing pitcher who has earned the right to create quite a...
Jan 18, 2025•48 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Pat proposes a "Who Says No" trade to Gordo and Sammy that includes a name frequently floated in Kutter Crawford heading to St. Louis, but not for who you'd think. Do the Cardinals and Red Sox agree to ship out Crawford to fill a hole in their catching depth with Ivan Herrera? With Connor Wong as the only experienced catcher on the roster, Herrera helps with the defensive liabilities Wong provides, but Wong may have to be included to make the deal happen. Als...
Jan 17, 2025•22 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat once again focus on Alex Bregman and a surprise team with a last-minute push to sign Alex Bregman if its on a shorter term contract. Could the Cubs swoop in and snatch Bregman away from the Red Sox while they play the long game of chicken? Also, Chicago is hoping to sign Bregman to a shorter-term deal that includes opt-outs which sounds like something the Sox wanna do if they can. And, Roman Anthony is among the prospects the Sox may sta...
Jan 15, 2025•55 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give their reactions from attending Fenway Fest and if the event met or exceeded their expectations. What should we make of the comments by Alex Cora and Sam Kennedy about the future including the now pressing need to give Garrett Crochet an extension before the season? Also, Triston Casas looked to be the star of Fenway Fest which drives home the point of why the Sox should want to hold onto the first baseman rather than trading him. An...
Jan 14, 2025•55 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox Manager Alex Cora sits down with Bradfo to discuss the art of recruiting free agents this offseason including the likes of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Alex Bregman, among others 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
Jan 11, 2025•16 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Sammy has a "Who Says No" proposal for Gordo and Pat that beefs up the back end of the Red Sox bullpen with a young established closer. Do the Athletics agree to send Mason Miller to the Sox and do the Sox part with Wilyer Abreu and two rotational pitchers? The response from the guys is a first and might not happen again. Also, the A's have had a specific need during this free agency that Sammy says fits perfectly with what the Sox offer despite it being a po...
Jan 10, 2025•20 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Just after Liam Hendriks continued his throwing program in 20 degree weather out on the Fenway Park field, he met with Bradfo and others to offer an update on where he is at physically heading into 2025 spring training. Hendriks, who missed all of 2024, explained that he is ready to compete for the team's closer's role and feels significantly more prepared to contribute than he did when trying to come back in August of last season. There is also som...
Jan 10, 2025•9 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into a busy day of Red Sox news including what the Cardinals are calling the last stand for Nolan Arenado. Why this move makes sense for the Sox if not for one current player clogging up the flexibility to make these kinds of moves. Then, Triston Casas' name continues to be the hot topic of trade rumors, but only one player makes it make sense and that would be Gordo's favorite player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Speaking of, should fans ge...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are joined by Mass Live's Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo fresh off the heels of his article detailing Nolan Arenado's preference to being traded to Boston. Would trading with St. Louis for the Gold Glove third baseman be a good move and how serious are any discussions between the Cards and the Sox? Also, Chris gives explanations on why Triston Casas' name continues to be floated in trades and what it would take to move Masataka Yoshida. A...
Jan 06, 2025•50 min
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 18 in the NFL. Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward worth it in the top 10? Are the Giants still in no mans land? Picks against the spread for games that matter. Phil Simms joins the show to discuss the game of the century Vikings at Lions.
Jan 04, 2025•45 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back together and all share in the frustration that Alex Bregman still hasn't had any conversation with the Red Sox about signing. Where is the confidence level that Bregman will sign with Boston and why this move is so obvious for the Sox to make? Then, Ceddanne Rafaela's position seems a little unknown, but still has the potential to be a better-version of a former ALCS MVP for the Red Sox. And, with Fenway Fest almost a week away,...
Jan 03, 2025•58 min
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo proposes a simple "Who Says No" trade to Pat and producer Joe involving the Twins whose franchise is currently in a state of limbo. If Minnesota's owner chooses to sell the team, that could open the Red Sox up to acquire Carlos Correa and just give up Wilyer Abreu. Would Boston and Minnesota agree to a one-for-one deal or would the Twins ask for more? Also, Correa shows similarities to free agent Alex Bregman where both players fit the role the Sox are ...
Jan 02, 2025•24 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow catches up with the Boston media to discuss acquiring Walker Buehler and Patrick Sandoval, where they stand in their offseason plans, the status of their injured players, 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 31, 2024•23 min
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...
Dec 31, 2024•58 min
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 20...
Dec 30, 2024•41 min
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 mi...
Dec 26, 2024•25 min
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...
Dec 24, 2024•30 min
