Gordo, Sammy, and Pat keep waiting for the Red Sox to make a trade to add to their lineup and land on the Cubs' Matt Shaw. Should the Sox try to acquire Shaw and how would he fit in their lineup? Then, Craig Breslow maybe shared some info about the kind of infielder he's looking for that is more defensive oriented. And, no matter who Boston gets, they won't be a seamless fit based on the price they'll pay or the player they're getting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices ...
Jan 26, 2026•58 min
Sammy has another Who Says No trade proposal for Gordo and Pat that focuses on the defense since the big bat is still not in the picture. Would the Red Sox and Rockies agree to a deal to send Ezequiel Tovar to Boston for Juan Valera, Justin Gonzales, and Tyler Uberstine? Also, everyone agrees Boston has one more big trade in them, but no one really knows what player they can get that would fit seamlessly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.co...
Jan 23, 2026•45 min
Gordo and Pat start by talking about who will have to get DFA'd now that the Ranger Suarez signing is official. Who's on the borderline and who ultimately has to go so Suarez can be on the 40-man roster? Then, there are conflicting reports about how much the Red Sox and Astros are talking about a trade centered around Isaac Paredes, but Wilyer Abreu might need to be involved to make it happen. And, Dustin Pedroia missed out on the Hall of Fame even though it feels like he has a good case along w...
Jan 21, 2026•59 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have had a few more days to digest the Red Sox signing of Ranger Suarez. Would the starting rotation look better with a co-ace to Garrett Crochet over a combination of Suarez and Sonny Gray? Then, Pat brings Brett Baty to the table as the bat the Sox trade for, but the fit might not be clean considering it would add another lefty to the lineup. And, Isaac Paredes has been another name floated that could salvage the lineup and even the infield defense. To learn more about li...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Drop everything! The Red Sox finally signed a free agent! Not only that, but they boost their rotation by signing Ranger Suarez away from the Phillies. Gordo and Sammy react to the Sox bringing in another big lefty to pitch behind Garrett Crochet. Also, was this the right pivot days after losing Alex Bregman to the Cubs? And, the pitching depth is once again brought up and could be used in a deal to get the bat the Sox have been looking for. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
Jan 15, 2026•50 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are still reeling from Alex Bregman leaving the Red Sox for the Cubs. Why is there no animosity towards Bregman and where exactly is the trust level between the fanbase and Red Sox management? Then, recent news about how the Sox pivot don't sound optimistic with the backup plans listed. And, there is some value in the Sox signing Eugenio Suarez and focusing on bolstering the pitching and defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
Jan 14, 2026•55 min
Alex Bregman just sent the Red Sox and their fans into disarray by signing a massive deal with the Chicago Cubs. Gordo and Sammy talk about how shocking it is to see Bregman leave and how bad the organization looks for once again being outbid for their Plan A target.. Also, the offseason is now very close to being a disaster if they don't sign Bo Bichette which no one seems to have faith in happening. And, trading away Rafael Devers now becomes a total waste since his replacement only spent a ye...
Jan 11, 2026•55 min
Gordo makes an ambitious Who Says No proposal for Sammy and Pat that features another three team trade. Would the Red Sox, White Sox, and Mets agree to a deal that sends Jarren Duran and Jordan Leasure to New York, Brett Baty and Christian Scott to Chicago, and Jonah Tong and Kyle Teel to Boston? Also, Duran's name has been brought up in tons of trade scenarios and there may come a time sooner or later when its time to end those discussions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
Jan 09, 2026•32 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have eyes on the next steps for the Blue Jays since it could affect the Red Sox. Will Toronto spend big for Kyle Tucker leaving Bo Bichette to find a new home? Also, the Red Sox could become a likely destination, but would have to decide between him or Alex Breman. Speaking of, more is coming out about just how aggressive the Sox offer is for Bregman which indicates they'll go big to bring Breggy back. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 6 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all finally in the same time zone to discuss the shocking signing of Kazuma Okamoto to the Blue Jays. What does this do for Toronto and more importantly the Red Sox for the rest of the offseason? Then, even though they haven't made any signings, the Sox have added almost the same amount of players as the Jays, but one definitely feels better than the other. And, Alex Bregman seemingly has an "aggressive" offer from the Sox, but if that report is leaked from Boston's end...
Jan 05, 2026•57 min
Pat makes a big Who Says No proposal to Gordo and Sammy where the Red Sox would have to give up Brayan Bello to get their number two starter. Would the Sox and Brewers agree to a trade that brings Freddy Peralta AND Abner Uribe to Boston for Bello and Dorian Soto? Also, a debate on what Brayan Bello's actual value and projections should be. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...
Jan 02, 2026•24 min
With another stretch of little to no news, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat this time get into the rumored trade candidates and predicting where they could land. Will the Ketel Marte saga end with the D-Backs moving on or holding onto him? Also, Jarren Duran is the big name from the Red Sox on the trade market and there are some teams that no one may be thinking as a trade partner. And, somewhere in the group of tradeable pitchers does lie the Sox option for a number two starter. To learn more about listen...
Dec 31, 2025•41 min
Since there wasn't a ton of a news over the Christmas stretch, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at every remaining free agent and give their updated landing destinations for each one. Where will the big prize in Kyle Tucker land? Then, both Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette are great players, but a younger Bichette could make him more appealing over Bregman. And, the Yankees can't seriously be holding out until the very last minute right? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Dec 29, 2025•53 min
Sammy shares his Who Says No proposal with Gordo and Pat which features another one-for-one swap this time with the Padres. Would the Red Sox and Padres agree to a deal to send Jarren Duran to San Diego and Mason Miller to Boston? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 26, 2025•20 min
Days have passed for Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to give more thought to the Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras from the Cardinals. How will Contreras perform at Fenway Park this season and what's causing the initial negative feelings from the fellas about the deal? Then, Contreras takes up a spot at first base and designated hitter meaning things might be a little murky for Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida. And, making another deal with St. Louis for Brendan Donovan would seem like a big mistake c...
Dec 24, 2025•54 min
Everything gets derailed as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the breaking news of the Red Sox trading for Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras. Was this a good deal Craig Breslow made or did he overpay with including Hunter Dobbins along with two high pitching prospect? Also, John Henry seemed to have his fingertips on this trade with St. Louis paying $8 million of Contreras' $24 million salary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...
Dec 22, 2025•16 min
For the first time in Play Tessie history, we have a three-team Who Says No proposal from Gordo to Sammy and Pat. Would the Red Sox, Royals, Nationals agree to a deal that sees Jarren Duran and MacKenzie Gore go to Kansas City, Payton Tolle and Franklin Arias land in DC, and the Sox receive Cole Ragans? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 19, 2025•23 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are graced by the presence of "Baseball Isn't Boring" host's own Rob Bradford to dive into some of his latest reports. Is Alex Bregman falling further away from resigning with the Red Sox? Then, the Sox may be a landing spot for Ketel Marte, but Bradfo says don't expect a deal to come anytime soon. And, Rob said the market for Jarren Duran was heating up so the price seems like it'll stay high from the Sox end. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
News and rumors have calmed since the Winter Meetings, but Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have their eyes on a report that shows the Red Sox interest in Willson Contreras. Does the current Cardinals' first baseman fit in the Boston and how likely is a deal to get done? Also, Contreras could be the better bat to include in the lineup over Kazuma Okamoto and Eugenio Suarez. And, a show-wide denial of trading Marcelo Mayer for Ketel Marte and if Michael King would fit on the 2026 roster. To learn more about...
Dec 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are far from happy after Pete Alonso signs a contract not with the Red Sox, but their in division rival in Baltimore. Where does Craig Breslow turn to next and do fans even trust him to make the right moves? Then, the two biggest power bats are off the board so Breslow will have to get creative to make the lineup better than last season. And, Alex Bregman seems like the next pivot, but finding another bat to pair with him isn't as promising as it once seemed. To learn more ...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Gordo and Sammy joins Christian Arcand on The Christian Arcand Show on WEEI to give their thoughts on the Red Sox being outbid by the Orioles for Pete Alonso and how they pivot to salvage the offseason. 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, 2025•44 min
While the moves have been quiet for the Red Sox, Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all over every single rumors featuring the Sox. How much closer could they be to making Pete Alonso, Ketel Marte, or Alex Bregman a part of the 2026 roster? Then, new names are emerging as potential candidates like Corey Seager while others start to fade like Bo Bichette. And, there could be a unique trade scenario with Jarren Duran as the outfielder that gets squeezed out. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are ready to dive into the most exciting week of the offseason: the Winter Meetings. Before discussing the rumors, the guys give their reactions to the Red Sox adding to their starting rotation in Johan Oviedo. Then, could the Cubs really be the team to pry Alex Bregman away from Boston? And, Ketel Marte could be a good fit for the Sox, but lots of caveats need to be included if Craig Breslow makes the deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Pat gives his second Who Says No of the offseason to Gordo and Sammy which could cause more of a stir than normal. Do the Red Sox and Astros agree to send Jarren Duran to Houston for Christian Walker, Bryan King, and prospect Brice Matthews? 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 05, 2025•25 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are all smiles after Sonny Gray's introduction to Red Sox fans was dissing the Yankees. Where on the fan-favorite scale did Gray put himself and does the trade look any better? Then, there is a trade market for Jarren Duran, but Brayan Bello could sneak into a deal as well. And, it might not be possible, but the guys dream of Cole Ragans being trade to Boston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...
Dec 03, 2025•54 min
The mood from Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have soured after hearing the Red Sox don't plan to spend above the second CBT threshold. Why is this a disappointing, but not surprising report about John Henry's intentions? Then, Jorge Polanco has been floated as a name the Sox could sign even though the fit might be tricky to work in. And, the Blue Jays made a big move to sign Dylan Cease which is a reminder of how Boston should be operating in their window. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Sammy has a simple Who Says No for Gordo and Pat that involves a rumored name in the starting pitcher market and a rising star for the Red Sox. Do the Sox and Brewers agree to send Freddy Peralta to Boston for Connelly Early? 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...
Nov 28, 2025•21 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat go in depth on the big news of the day with the Red Sox trading for Cardinals' starter Sonny Gray. How does Gray fit in the rotation and was trading Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke the right price? Also, with Gray's contract being modified it doesn't seem that this is the big name Craig Breslow would want to add (they thought nervously). And, the rotation was addressed and now the big focus is about the power in the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy...
Nov 26, 2025•56 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat try to cypher through recent news about and related to the Red Sox adding big power bats. Does a recent Mets' trade give an idea that Pete Alonso might be more of a possibility? Then, Alonso could be the only big-time premium bat the Sox add according a recent report from Alex Speier even though there should be another one added. And, if the Sox can only "afford" one big bat, attention will turn to the trade market with some names floated like Brendan Donovan and Ketel Mart...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Its Gordo's turn to give his Who Says No proposal to Sammy and Pat which features a starting pitcher not mentioned as a trade candidate. Would the Red Sox be able to acquire Gavin Williams from the Guardians for Jarren Duran and Kutter Crawford? Also, Cleveland has no purpose to trade away Williams so they could be asking for more to make it more attainable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choice...
Nov 21, 2025•26 min
