When the Red Sox signed outfielder Masataka Yoshida to a five-year, $90 million contract, it was the culmination of a long road. Gus Quattlebaum, the Sox' Vice President of Scouting Development and Integration, joined Bradfo to talk about the journey that led his club to its new left fielder. It's the story behind the story. 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.co...
Dec 19, 2022•40 min
Bradfo and Coop are joined once again by some of the best 'Who Says No?' guys in the business - Nat (@BosSportsGordo) Gordon and Sammy (@hebhammer94) James for another round of fake trades. This time the guys try and pry the likes of Wily Adames, Max Fried and a Padres shortstop away from their respective teams. It's the kind of conversation that will make your day, making you think along the way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Arizona Diamondbacks manager, and former Red Sox coach, Torey Lovullo raised his heart-rate by joining to Bradfo for a look at how he is going to take on financial juggernauts San Diego and the Dodgers. Along with a preview of the motivational speeches Lovullo is planning to deliver his team, the former NL Manager of the Year explains how he has adjusted over recent years. He also tells a great Studio 54 story. Lovullo never disappoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Dec 13, 2022•24 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): When it comes to front office decision-makers who needed to be interviewed after the week at the Winter Meetings, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom is at the top of the list. Sure enough, that's who Bradfo sits down with in a lengthy 'Baseball Isn't Boring' conversation. Bloom goes into detail about what happened with the Xander Bogaerts negotiations, how the free agent market impacted the Red Sox' approach, and how he currently views his...
Dec 12, 2022•49 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It's another Players Only podcast, with Rich Hill returning to give the "what's what" when it comes to the realities of playing in different Major League Baseball markets. Hill and host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford jump into the differences Xander Bogaerts will face as he transitions from Boston to San Diego. Hill offers a unique perspective on the topic that you're going to want to hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
Dec 10, 2022•38 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford sits down with MLB.com's Mark Bowman - a longtime Braves beat writer - to dissect closer Kenley Jansen and shortstop Dansby Swanson. Not too long after the news regarding Aaron Judge came word that Jansen had agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Red Sox. What should we make of Jansen at this point in his career? Also, exactly how should we rate Jansen's former Atlanta teammate Swanson as he tries to find a tea...
Dec 09, 2022•24 min
Red Sox ownership has once again left another fan favorite, and likely Hall of Famer, out to dry. Xander Bogaerts will now join Lester and Mookie as Red Sox legends that could have been instead of should have been after he signed with the San Diego Padres for a cool $280 million at the closing of the MLB Winter Meetings. Chaim Bloom and ownership cemented that signing the league-leading shortstop during the offseason would be "priority number one", but after missing out on several free agents in...
Dec 08, 2022•51 min
Bradfo check in with the Greg Hill Show crew from the Winter Meetings in San Diego to give his perspective on the Aaron Judge signing, the pursuit of Xander Bogaerts and the temptation to venture a few miles south to Tijuana. It's your best Hot Stove update. 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 07, 2022•16 min
A lot of folks in Red Sox land had questions about this team's offseason so far, and many of those were posed to Chaim Bloom on Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Bradfo takes you in the belly of the beast when it comes to having Bloom explain his perspective of what is going on with the Red Sox' approach to things so far, giving you the entire Boston media's sit-down with the Chief Baseball Officer from San Diego. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...
Dec 07, 2022•31 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There's no week in the calendar year that better exemplifies exactly how exciting baseball can be without a single ball being thrown or bat being swung. It's Winter Meetings Week. Host Rob "Bradfo" Bradford is joined by BIB free agent correspondent Ed Hand to discuss what might be awaiting the legions of Hot Stove fanatics in the coming days. Shortstops. Starting pitchers. Aaron Judge. It's all on the table. So before getting on the plane for San Di...
Dec 06, 2022•44 min
Since he last played big league baseball in 2020, few people around the game have laid eyes on Rick Porcello. The former Cy Young Award winner played his last game as a 31 year old with the Mets and then seemingly disappeared for two years. Now he has reappeared, revealing to baseball fans everywhere where he has been, why he walked away and what his plans are. The curious case of Rick Porcello has been solved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Dec 05, 2022•29 min
From the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast ( subscribe here ): Former pitcher Rich Hill joins host Rob Bradford for a discussion about Winter Meetings press conferences. The MLB Winter Meetings are next week, which means we're on the verge of some big free agent signings. When those signings take place during the meetings, there's oftentimes a press conference showcasing a team's prized new acquisition. Rich Hill was that guy when the Dodgers invited him to announce his three-year deal at the Wint...
Dec 02, 2022•44 min
From the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' podcast ( subscribe here ): While rumors and news fly around the baseball world heading into December, Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum took it upon themselves to undertake an important task - uncovering the best baseball movie of all-time. The trio execute a four-round draft to help determine the best of the best. It's baseball movie science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ...
Dec 01, 2022•40 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When it comes to delivering the message of why baseball isn't boring and why baseball is fun, nobody does it better than former Tampa Bay Ray postseason hero and current major league outfielder Brett Phillips. Phillips joins host Rob Bradford and producer Cooper Leonard to talk about all the excellence that comes with the game, what's wrong with this generation of big league players, how to immediately grow the game by 50 percent, and the merits of ...
Nov 30, 2022•30 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ), host Rob Bradford is joined by Baseball Isn't Boring free agent correspondent Ed Hand to dive into the biggest debate still sitting in the Hot Stove season: Who is the best shortstop on the open market - Carlos Correa, Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts. The guys not only state their cases for each player but predict landing spots. Bradfo and Ed also talk about how this offseason might be the craziest ever for Twitter rumors and reports without anythi...
Nov 29, 2022•38 min
Zack Kelly has made his mark in a short time, first on the field and then on the Bradfo Sho. The Red Sox relief pitcher makes his second appearance on the Sho and doesn't disappoint, offering the science behind walk-in music, being potentially recruited by Zdeno Chara and the issues MLB might be facing with these new rules. It's worth a listen. 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...
Nov 28, 2022•18 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): With the message of baseball not being boring spreading like wildfire throughout 2022, it's worth taking some time to highlight one of the chief contributors to driving the narrative. Host Rob Bradford sat down with Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas. Frongillo and the Bananas have helped highlight the fun that can be found on a baseball diamond, while offering a wake-up call to Major League Baseball via their f...
Nov 23, 2022•28 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): From one cause to another...thank you, PitchingNinja. Host Rob Bradford is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. PitchingNinja has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. PitchingNinja represents...
Nov 22, 2022•32 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ), host Rob Bradford is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalities in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be undervalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seven-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are goin...
Nov 21, 2022•10 min
If Chris Murphy was a year younger, he might have very well been a high school baseball coach and history teacher. But he's not. He is a pitcher who finds himself on the doorstep of becoming a major leaguer thanks to his recent promotion to the Red Sox' 40-man roster. The affable lefty joins Bradfo to talk about his path, the pair's shared love of watching World War II docs, the challenge of making dad not wear a Yankees fan, and the touching story regarding his ultimate motivation to make the b...
Nov 18, 2022•33 min
After weeks of churning out some of the Red Sox trade proposals, the Bradfo Sho has gotten together all of the contributors with all of their fake trade expertise to execute the best 'Who Says No?' trade proposal roundtable of all time. 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 17, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to break down all the happenings of the most active day of the MLB offseason to date. What is the plan for Nathan Eovaldi now that he has turned down the qualifying offer? Will the Red Sox be targeting a reliable starting pitcher? What is the deal with this 40-man roster? Will this team eventually start finding some other impact up-and-comers not named Marcelo Mayer? It's all on the table in a spirited Hot Stove discussion. To learn more about ...
Nov 16, 2022•36 min
Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refnsyder impressed his new club so much they have already locked him up for a one-year deal for 2023. Refsnyder joined Bradfo to reflect on what the commitment means, how he managed to seemingly turn his career around and how his view of baseball has changed. The insightful Refsnyder is worth a listen. 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://podcastch...
Nov 10, 2022•43 min
In the latest installment of the wildly popular series "Who Says No Wednesday" Bradfo and Coop turn to Pat Brown (@patbrown954) for another round of potential trades for the Red Sox. This time, Brown looks to target players from the Pirates, Guardians and Diamondbacks while giving up - gulp - the likes of Miguel Bleis in one of the deals. There is, of course, a blockbuster in the mix, which seems eerily similar to the deal struck for then-ace Chris Sale leading into the 2017 season. Let the deba...
Nov 09, 2022•38 min
Speaking at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas, Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom once again reiterated that signing Xander Bogaerts was the team's top priority. The problem is that now the Red Sox have some competition for the shortstop. Bradfo reflects on Bloom's comments regarding valuing Bogaerts and players who have performed in this market, while also reflecting on the importance of recruiting early in the offseason - with David Ross coming on to offer his own experience. Let the offsea...
Nov 08, 2022•19 min
In the latest installment of 'Who Says No Wednesday', Bradfo and Coop bring in Coley Mick of the Underdog Network to offer up three more solid trade proposals for the Red Sox, along with a bonus offer involving Shohei Ohtani. The longtime voice for all things Red Sox takes the go-hard-or-go-home philosophy in his approach, eyeing deals for the likes of Cody Bellinger, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Giancarlo Stanton. It's a bunch of boldness you're going to want to listen to. To learn more about listene...
Nov 02, 2022•48 min
Bradfo jumps on the Greg Hill Show to give his take on the Rafael Devers reports, negotiations and rumors, while offering perspective on how Chaim Bloom might approach this offseason. We also figure out if Greg's yacht costs more than John Henry's. Some good Red Sox talk on the radio! 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...
Oct 28, 2022•14 min
After a memorable 10-year major league career, including seven seasons with the Red Sox, Brock Holt has taken to Instagram to announce his retirement. Holt has allowed for plenty of memories and moments, including still serving as the only player to hit for the cycle in the postseason and throwing the slowest pitch ever. Appearing on the Sho multiple times this year, Holt always enlightens and entertains. It's why Bradfo took a few moments to reflect on Holt after his big announcement. To learn ...
Oct 27, 2022•11 min
Bradfo tackles the pros and cons of signing Rafael Devers to a mammoth contract, using the buzz around Bryce Harper as the latest jumping off point. The Angels and Tigers? They whiffed on going for the big deals. The Phillies and Padres? A case can me made their investments were good ones. Now it's the Red Sox turn. 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/adchoic...
Oct 27, 2022•15 min
It's time again for another 'Who Says No Wednesday' with @BigSoxGuy - Jeff Runnals - popping on with Bradfo and Coop to give three outstanding trade proposals for the Red Sox this offseason. A high leverage reliever. A young ace. And, just for good measure, the best player in baseball. It's all right there. Let's start the debate ... 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://podcastc...
Oct 26, 2022•38 min
