Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz to discuss the trials and tribulations the righty has gone through this season. Buchholz explains what is the reality when it comes to what led him down his path this season, and what is just flat-out not the case. Buchholz also offers his opinion on how important it is to keep the Red Sox current starting staff intact. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...
Jun 18, 2014•14 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo to talk the Grady Sizemore decision, making decisions with John Farrell, and his strategy when it comes to arguing with umpires. Lovullo also answers questions from the world of Twitter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Jun 17, 2014•21 min
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Jun 15, 2014•22 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz to discuss his future candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ortiz talks expectations regarding a possible trip to Cooperstown, along with how he feels the DH position should be viewed when voting comes around. Ortiz also tells a previously untold story regarding his family history with the Hall. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To le...
Jun 12, 2014•14 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Jonny Gomes to discuss what happens from a player's perspective when benches clear and tempers flare in a baseball game. Gomes reflects on some of the bench-clearers he has been involved in, while clarifying what is expected when teams face off in such situations. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...
Jun 09, 2014•16 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox outfielder Daniel Nava, who goes through the entirety of his season, dating all the way back to last offseason. Nava explains how he felt throughout spring training, the challenges felt early in the regular season and how he views himself now after returning to the Red Sox See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
Jun 05, 2014•17 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox infielder Brock Holt to talk about a wide range of topics, including how he still hasn't been recognized despite his newfound notoriety. Holt also discusses the challenges that come with playing first base, being vertically challenged, and what goes behind getting just the right high-sock look. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and o...
Jun 02, 2014•14 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy to discuss the origins of his subpar eyesight and how he manages the issue. Peavy also weighs in on the decision he will make in regards to playing beyond this year, along with everything you would want to know about his in-game cursing. There is also some Bruce Springsteen talk. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data a...
Jun 02, 2014•21 min
Rob Bradford is joined by MLB.com Ian Browne, author of the new book, 'Idiots Revisited,' to participate in a word association exercise involving the members of the 2004 Red Sox who are returning to Fenway Park to celebrate the world championship club. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
May 27, 2014•20 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes, who talks about how he almost joined the military after believing his future in baseball may be in doubt. Gomes also discusses why he has made such an effort to support the troops throughout his playing career. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...
May 25, 2014•15 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox third base/infield coach Brian Butterfield to discuss the process of moving Xander Bogaerts to third base. Butterfield explains the ins and outs of preparing Bogaerts for the switch, along with challenges facing the rookie. The coach also talks about the return of shortstop Stephen Drew, what the veteran brings to the table, and the keys for a quick return to the starting lineup. Butterfield, a diehard Patriots fan, finishes things up with offering his take on s...
May 21, 2014•15 min
Rob Bradford was joined by former Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell to talk about the current state of the Red Sox and potential trades, including his view on Marlins Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton. Lowell also offers his advice regarding what he would pay Jon Lester. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy...
May 20, 2014•34 min
Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington joins Rob Bradford to discuss how he is approaching the season's second quarter, while analyzing the first 43 games. Cherington also touches on how he views the Stephen Drew situation, while explaining the team's approach to the left side of the infield as the season unfolds. The GM also offers insight as to why the Red Sox are now trying out top prospect Mookie Betts in the outfield, while remembering the importance of John Henry's private jet this time of...
May 19, 2014•25 min
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier explore the avenues the Red Sox may be forced to take if they do not re-sign Jon Lester. Speier offers updates regarding some of the Red Sox' top pitching prospects, such as Henry Owens, Allen Webster, Anthony Ranaudo, Rubby De La Rosa, Brandon Workman and Matt Barnes, while also engaging the conversation regarding what each pitcher's upside might be. The two also talk Lester, and the path he took to become the pitcher we now see. See omnystudio.com/polici...
May 16, 2014•32 min
Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley joined Rob Bradford to explain that after growing out his hair for two years, he is finally ready to show the world what it looks like without any braids. Bradley announces that for the first time he will be playing in a baseball game in the tradition of former major leaguer Oscar Gamble, letting his enormous head of hair loose. Bradley talks about the challenges of letting his hair grow through all sort of life changes, and what he has to change before executin...
May 15, 2014•14 min
Members of the Boston Red Sox answer questions submitted by Bruins fans (and asked by Rob Bradford) regarding the keys to victory over the Canadiens in Wednesday night's Game 7. David Ortiz, Craig Breslow, Jackie Bradley, David Ross, Burke Badenhop, Mike Napoli and Torey Lovullo all offer their red-hot hockey takes when it comes to the big game. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about l...
May 14, 2014•15 min
Dr. Dan Quinn of Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates joins Rob Bradford to talk about the ins and outs when it comes to the knees of Patriots first-round draft pick Dominque Easley. Easley has undergone ACL surgeries on each of his knees and pronounced himself 80 percent ready during his pre-draft workout. Dr. Quinn offers an idea as to what might be realistic expectations for Easley. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
May 13, 2014•14 min
Rob Bradford talks with Turtle Boy of Turtleboysports.com about his reporting on the racist tweets directed at P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens, while also touching on the venom between the Montreal media and Bruins fans. Bradford also meets up with Red Sox rookie Xander Bogaerts, who reveals some of the challenges he has faced in his first full month as a major league starting shortstop. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
May 12, 2014•28 min
WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier analyze, dissect and debate on all things that have unfolded for the Red Sox over the past week. From rookies Xander Bogaerts and Jackie Bradley, to the bullpen, to Dustin Pedroia leading off, to which minor league pitcher might be next in line to get a crack at the rotation, Bradford and Speier dive in for the week finale of the Bradfo Show. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...
May 09, 2014•41 min
Kirk Minihane, along with D&C Producers Chris Curtis and Craig Sawisch (Sausage) join Rob Bradford in seeing who can score better on the NFL's pre draft test, The Wonderlic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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...
May 08, 2014•24 min
Rob Bradford is joined by WEEI.com NFL writer Chris Price to talk about which players we should be keeping an eye on as the NFL Draft approaches, and why they are the ones who should garner all the attention. Yes, it's once again time to talk about those three-cone drills. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...
May 07, 2014•27 min
WEEI.com Bruins writer D.J. Bean joins Rob Bradford from Montreal prior to the Bruins' Game 3 showdown with Montreal. Bean takes questions from folks on Twitter with the caveat that he has to answer each in 140 seconds or less. The topics range from the state of the Bruins, complaints by the Canadiens, music, and Bean's wild popularity. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener d...
May 06, 2014•38 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Kirk Minihane to talk about to what level the Red Sox should attempt to bring back Jon Lester on a multi-year contract. Rob and Kirk also discuss some of the more important talking points when it comes to the hugely-popular television series 'Mad Men,' along with surfacing the high points from Monday's Dennis and Callahan Show. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more...
May 05, 2014•31 min
Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy joined Rob Bradford in discussion his team's trip to the White House, his history with the President, and why he is against anybody using such an event to make a political statement (such as was the case with Bruins goalie Tim Thomas) See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...
Mar 31, 2014•13 min
Red Sox bench coach Torey Lovullo joined Rob Bradford to discuss how spring training unfolded, and how the decision-making process works when trying to decide on an Opening Day roster. Lovullo, who was charged with constructing the plan for the Sox' spring training workout schedule, reviews the bumps in the road the team faced over the last few months and how it handled them. He also takes a look inside the Red Sox' 'War Room,' where members of the decision-making portion of the club formulate a...
Mar 27, 2014•13 min
Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes joins Rob Bradford, explaining his unique approach toward playing balls off the Fenway Park left field wall. After years and years of left fielders passing through Fenway, Gomes may have developed an innovative way to play defense in the shadow of the Green Monster See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...
Mar 03, 2014•12 min
Rob Bradford is joined by Wall Street Journal Yankees beat writer Dan Barbarisi to discuss and debate the merits of keeping Derek Jeter at shortstop. Bradford and Barbarisi dive into the pros and cons of not moving Jeter to third base in what will be the future Hall of Famer's final season. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://ww...
Feb 12, 2014•13 min
Brian Butterfield, the Red Sox' third base/infield coach, joined Rob Bradford in Fort Myers to discuss the defensive potential/progress of Xander Bogaerts, Will Middlebrooks and Ryan Lavarnway, who is looking to learn the art of playing first base throughout spring training. Butterfield also elaborates on the art of hitting fungoes, a skill he has mastered better than most in the majors. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Feb 10, 2014•18 min
Former Red Sox reliever Daniel Bard joined Rob Bradford to discuss his path from the Red Sox, to the Cubs, to the Puerto Rico Winter League, to finally landing with the Texas Rangers. Bard recently underwent thoracic outlet syndrome surgery after unexpectedly being diagnosed with the ailment in December. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis...
Feb 04, 2014•22 min
Ryan Lavarnway is a guest on the Bradford Files, discussing what he took away from the 2013 season, along with what lays ahead for the '14 campaign. Lavarnway explains his discussions with Red Sox manager John Farrell about learning to play first base in the next few months while continuing his quest to become an everyday major league catcher. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about lis...
Feb 04, 2014•18 min
