During the Athletics' series, Sam Kennedy told Tom Caron that Red Sox ownership would absolutely make the right deal even if it meant adding payroll. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate how serious these comments should be taken or if it'll turn into another empty promise. Then, Gordo creates a Who Says No trade involving the hottest hitter in Worcester in Nick Yorke and if a name previously mentioned would garner that kind of return. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Jul 13, 2024•40 min
In a sneaky important series, the Red Sox were able to overcome a rough second game and win two out of three from the Athletics. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at the resurgence of Wilyer Abreu and the continued hot hitting from Masataka Yoshida among other things from this series. The guys also compare this team to a fan-favorite Sox squad of the past and preview a huge series against the Royals with Wild Card implications in the team's last series before the All Star break. To learn more about lis...
Jul 12, 2024•54 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Kenley Jansen is back and he has a lot to say. How he viewed his All-Star snub. What advice he would give All-Star first-timers. His history with private jets. When he actually believed the Red Sox were ready to be viewed as a legitimate postseason contender. Dealing with trade rumors. And just how he views his current existence. It's another great sit-down with Rob Bradford that will make your day. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Jul 10, 2024•26 min
While the Red Sox keep winning, ownership keeps fans confused and antsy about their actions at the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss a recent report from Buster Olney that states ownership still being undecided about the direction at the deadline and why buying is now the only option. Pat also brings forward a Who Says No proposal with the Texas Rangers with another pitching target that has rumored with the Sox in past trade deadlines. To learn more about listener data and our privac...
Jul 09, 2024•30 min
In their first trip of the season to Yankee Stadium, the Red Sox showed no fear as they once again took down their rivals in two out of three games. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything that went down in the Bronx including the potential game of the year thanks to Masataka Yoshida and Rafael Devers' moonshots against some familiar foes. The crew also debates the biggest All Star snub on the Sox between Kenley Jansen and Connor Wong and preview the team's return home against the Athletics. To...
Jul 08, 2024•53 min
Gordo joined Rob Bradford on WEEI's "Baseball Isn't Boring" to chat with Red Sox Farm Director Brian Abraham to figure out how close Marcelo Mayer is to being promoted to Triple-A Worcester, which could be sooner than some may think. Also, Gordo proposes a Who Says No deal that sees a former Red Sox champion make his return to the team for a playoff push. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Jul 07, 2024•33 min
Ken Rosenthal suggested in a recent article that the Red Sox could both buy and sell in one move by trading Kenley Jansen to the Dodgers for Walker Buehler. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Boston to make and if it improves the team despite Buehler being currently injured. The guys throw out some more starting pitchers the Sox could go after including a potential in-division move with Toronto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Jul 06, 2024•35 min
Those great feelings about the Red Sox are back after a sweep against the Marlins including an extra-inning thriller to cap it. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how different this team is compared to recent years and the bounce back start from Brayan Bello. Then, the guys debate if their feelings about Masataka Yoshida have changed during his hot hitting and preview the Sox first trip to Yankee Stadium for another rivalry series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
Jul 05, 2024•50 min
Despite dropping their weekend series with the Padres, the Red Sox seem to be a team worth that should buy rather than sell. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at the big names on the potential sellers' market including Kenley Jansen and Nick Pivetta and if Craig Breslow should hold onto the two pitchers. The crew then talk about why a team like the Red Sox shouldn't have a self-imposed budget when deciding on a trade deadline direction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic...
Jul 02, 2024•36 min
What were once great vibes have drastically changed thanks to two beatdown losses to the Padres over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe look at two tough starts from Nick Pivetta and Tanner Houck while Xander Bogaerts and Don Orsillo made their long-awaited returns to Fenway. The guys also show love to a hot Rafael Devers and look ahead to a series down in Miami with the Marlins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
Jul 01, 2024•49 min
Gordo joined Rob Bradford on Baseball Isn't Boring on WEEI to discuss recent comments from Craig Breslow about the future of Alex Cora. Why hasn't ownership and front office made a commitment to their manager yet and is Alex Cora worth the kind of money that Cubs' manager Craig Counsell is making? 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...
Jun 30, 2024•9 min
Jeff Passan recently wrote about the Red Sox potentially targeting Pete Alonso and Luis Rengifo at the trade deadline should they be buyers. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe debate if Craig Breslow should make these moves and if they are realistic or not. The guys also decide who among David Hamilton, Enmanuel Valdez, and other middle infielders could be out of the picture and a part of a package deal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-poli...
Jun 28, 2024•38 min
It was a wild time when the Blue Jays came to Fenway that saw a series split following a rain out of Game 3. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe give the vibes following an unexpected postponement and look back on the heroics of the Red Sox and Jarren Duran. The guys also dive into what Brayan Bello needs to work on following his worst outing of the season and preview the next series when the Padres come to town and more importantly, the return of Xander Bogaerts. To learn more about listener data and our pri...
Jun 27, 2024•57 min
Weeks away from the All Star Game and many Red Sox players have proven their case for making the American League team in Texas. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about everything Jarren Duran has done to earn his spot and if Tanner Houck should be the starting pitcher for the AL. The guys also debate if Connor Wong will get enough recognition and if Rafael Devers and Kenley Jansen have proven themselves to their peers once again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Jun 25, 2024•47 min
Even with dropping a game during the series, the Red Sox are now firmly in the thick of the playoff chase two wins in Cincinnati over the weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at how Jarren Duran is leading the way for the Sox in this hot stretch and why Triston Casas might not need to return as quickly as some may think. The guys then look ahead to the Sox returning home to face the Blue Jays once again for a three-game series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...
Jun 24, 2024•50 min
Vibes in Boston are even higher as the Red Sox added on to the Celtics' Championship by sweeping the Blue Jays in Toronto for their fifth straight win. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything from Tyler O'Neill's returning power to a lineup that might be better without Masataka Yoshida. The guys also detail what was once again not the best stuff from Brayan Bello and preview the Sox weekend trip to Cincinnati to face the Reds. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Part of the resurgent hot streak of the Red Sox has been the play of their youngest players. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at the speed of David Hamilton, the effective pinch-hitting from Enmanuel Valdez, and multiple multi-hit games from Ceddanne Rafaela. 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...
Jun 19, 2024•16 min
In a sudden turn of events, the Red Sox won their series with the Yankees and went 4-2 in their six home games against the two best teams in baseball. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look at everything from the weekend including the record-setting baserunning from Jarren Duran and David Hamilton and potentially the biggest moment of the year from Zack Kelly. The guys also preview the upcoming series in Toronto in Boston's first battle with the Blue Jays. To learn more about listener data and our privacy p...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Gordo joined Rob Bradford on "Baseball Isn't Boring" on WEEI to talk about Alex Verdugo's actions after hitting a home run against his former team. They even get a call from Christian Fauria about how the team should respond and other things the Red Sox could do. 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...
Jun 15, 2024•11 min
To many's surprise, the Red Sox won two of three games at home over the team with the best record in baseball in the Phillies. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look at everything that happened at Fenway including the positive vibes Jarren Duran is bringing and another strong outing from Tanner Houck. The guys also debate the 2018 Red Sox versus this year's Celtics and preview the weekend slate against the arch-rival Yankees. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.aud...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 35 min
John Henry gave some interesting viewpoints about the Red Sox in an article last week that should get fans' blood boiling. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe react to the team owner's quotes about his team, the fans, and expectations along with how quickly Henry has become the biggest villain in 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...
Jun 12, 2024•26 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. To learn more about listene...
Jun 11, 2024•13 min
It may have been a split against the lowly White Sox, but it didn't feel like it for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman discuss all that happened in Chicago including more struggles for Cooper Criswell and the seemingly immature actions from Brayan Bello. The guys also get into a slew comments made from team owner John Henry and preview the upcoming series with the best team in baseball in the Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Gordo, and Pat appeared on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" show with Rob Bradford on WEEI and proposed mock trades with Bradfo about deals the Red Sox could make if they wanted to buy or sell. 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...
Jun 08, 2024•13 min
To the surprise of some Red Sox fans, the team managed to split their short two-game series with the powerful Atlanta Braves. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the news and highlights from both games including Wilyer Abreu's freak injury and Dom Smith's steady play at first base. The guys also look ahead at Kutter Crawford and Nick Pivetta's growth in the starting rotation and preview a four-game series in Chicago against the lowly White Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela has been turning heads with stellar defense and breakout offensive games including two home runs against the Tigers last weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman dive into what else needs to be shown and the level of star potential Rafaela has. 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...
Jun 05, 2024•10 min
On top of the Red Sox splitting their four-game series at Fenway with the Tigers, team president Sam Kennedy stirred some controversy with his comments about the Sox under-performing. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman try to diagnose Kennedy's comments and the intentions behind them. The guys also look back on the weekend including Ceddanne Rafaela's big series and more names like Vaughn Grissom being added to the injury list. Also, previewing another short two-game series with the Atlant...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Gordo and Sammy go for attempt number two at the Wasabi Challenge on the Baseball Isn't Boring show with Rob Bradford on WEEI with questions about Reese McGuire and Jarren Duran. 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...
Jun 01, 2024•9 min
Even though it was mostly expected, fans are disappointed to see the Red Sox lose their series in Baltimore to the powerful Orioles. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start looking into the future about how guys like Jarren Duran will work and how players like Masataka Yoshida could be squeezed out. The guys then talk potential trade packages that could salvage the short-term future and preview the battle of the mid-level squads at Fenway with the Detroit Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our pr...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that Kenley Jansen will most likely be traded by the Red Sox by the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Craig Breslow to make and how sooner or later should Boston wait to accept an offer. The guys also wonder if there are any other closers in the MLB like Jordan Romano that could make it hard for the current Sox closer to be dealt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...
May 29, 2024•14 min
