Gordo, Sammy, and Pat discuss a recent trade idea for the Red Sox to acquire White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Does whatever package Boston comes up with have to include the newest Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu? Also, Kutter Crawford's name is starting to float in a potential deal for Crochet, but is there interest on Chicago's side? And, do any of the Big 4 prospects need to be included in a deal or can the Sox work around it? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://w...
Nov 13, 2024•42 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the news of the posting of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki and the unique situation he finds himself in this offseason. Just how wanted is Sasaki and the Red Sox chances that they can convince Sasaki to sign with Boston. Then, rumors surface about Boston's interest in free agent Willy Adames, but is that the right move for the Sox to make? Adames would be willing to make a position change, but the change might not be convincing for the guys. To learn more a...
Nov 11, 2024•59 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the shocking news that saw the Red Sox offer Nick Pivetta the $21 million qualifying offer and not Tyler O'Neill. What's the logic behind Craig Breslow's decision and does his decision factor into a potential trade package for someone like Garrett Crochet? Then, does the lack of a qualifying offer for Tyler O'Neill take him off the table for a return to the Sox? And, agents at the GM meetings are high on the Sox activity this upcoming offseason which could provide ...
Nov 07, 2024•57 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat have a conversation with closer from the 2004 World Champion Red Sox Keith Foulke 20 years after breaking the curse. Foulke explains the process he went through that led to him signing in Boston after 2003 and reminisces with the guys about the key moments from the Sox championship run. Foulke also gives a look into one of his favorite moments with then-manager Terry Francona and what was really going through his mind while making the final out to win it all in St. Louis. T...
Nov 06, 2024•30 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat preview the upcoming qualifying offer deadline and dive into the two big names for the Sox that they could offer it to. Is the writing on the wall for Nick Pivetta's time in Boston that he won't receive a qualifying offer? Then, Tyler O'Neill led the power charge, but his flaws could pull him away from making a return to Boston. The guys look at a name nobody has mentioned as an option for the Sox should O'Neill decline the qualifying offer and not resign. To learn more abo...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min
Gordo and Sammy react to Alex Speier's AMA on Reddit that offered some perspective on what intentions the Red Sox may have for this offseason. The guys react to some of the quotes that Speier provided including if any of the big four prospects could be traded and who it may be. Also, is a big contract with nine figures about to be offered along with a big name trade? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ...
Oct 31, 2024•58 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat recap their favorite moments from "The Comeback" Netflix Documentary about the 2004 Red Sox. The memories that were triggered from all three episodes and where it compares to other documentaries about breaking the 86-year curse. Then, reliving the drama that surrounded Nomar Garciaparra and wondering if Grady Little was the MVP of the documentary for even agreeing to be a part of it. Also, the guys give their thoughts on the World Series so far and how they expect the rest ...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start by giving their level of excitement for watching the new Netflix documentary about the 2004 Red Sox. Then, the guys look at the upcoming World Series matchup between the Yankees and the Dodgers from a Red Sox point of view. Is there any rooting interest from Red Sox fans and will Alex Verdugo be in good graces in New York if the Yankees win it all? And, another DM listener question regarding starting pitchers who no one is mentioning the Sox could trade for. To learn ...
Oct 24, 2024•58 min
Gordo and Sammy are joined by Red Sox personality Ed Hand to discuss his upcoming free agency rankings and if any of them fit for the Sox. How many high-ranked starting pitchers could Boston realistic target and if a trade could also be included with a big signing? Then, Ed gives his thoughts on a potential trade of Triston Casas and explains his bullpen trust-o-meter among arms coming and going. And, the backstory of Ed's friendship with Hogdale and his meteoric rise in popularity. To learn mor...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat return to discuss an unwinnable hypothetical that involves the Red Sox fiercest rivals and maybe the biggest free agent for this offseason. Would Red Sox fans rather see the Yankees win the World Series, but fail to resign Juan Soto or the Yankees fail to win the championship, but give Soto a long term deal? Then, one of the other big name free agents gets brought up by a listener question and the guys debate if Max Fried's ability to induce ground balls should turn away th...
Oct 17, 2024•43 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to look into more comments from Craig Breslow about the Red Sox plan for the offseason. How serious should fans be taking these comments or is Breslow setting himself up for fans to be more angry at the front office? Then, the guys make one big prediction for what they think the Sox will do this offseason and look into recent comments from Lucas Giolito making a pitch to team up with an old friend and big name free agent. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Oct 14, 2024•55 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): It's another episode of Wasabi Hot Tech, with Bradfo using the platform this time to catch up with Red Sox farm director Brian Abraham. Abraham explains how technology this offseason to help guide the Sox' minor leaguers, while also identifying some of the advances in tech that have already been difference-makers. Abraham also offers an important update on how his team - and other clubs - are handling having minor-leaguers at their Florida facilit...
Oct 11, 2024•32 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat dive into the Red Sox end of season press conference and all the comments from Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow, and Alex Cora. Does it seem like a more aggressive offseason is about to take place from what we heard from Sox management? Then, don't be surprised with a small increase in ticket prices and the aspects of the defense that need to be focused on. And, with the manager talking about his players getting in shape, Rafael Devers seems to be the first one on that request li...
Oct 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat do some reflecting on the last day of the Red Sox 2024 season that included a boatload of news. How big of a deal is Kenley Jansen leaving the team and having his name plate taken off to teammates and to fans? Also, the guys revisit their predictions for the season before it even began and commiserate on how off some of their picks were. And, looking back on a season capped by a fabulous tribute to Joe Castiglione and criticizing a certain powerful individual that was not p...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Joe give one last preview of the final series of the season for the Red Sox against the Rays at Fenway. How will the Sox fare as they try to avoid falling under .500 for the third consecutive season? Then, the guys get into one of the bigger stories of the week involving a new rotation of Red Sox jerseys for 2025. Was getting rid of the blue jerseys and adding the yellow city connects full time for an additional city connect jersey the right move to make? To learn more about li...
Sep 27, 2024•54 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to what has been talked about for weeks, but now is official that being the Red Sox elimination from postseason contention. With the low expectations to begin the year, could this season be called a success for a non-last place finish? Then, eyes turn to the offseason and recent comments made by Craig Breslow about what kind of moves could be made. The odds of things being different with real investments being made and the feelings fans are going through. To learn mor...
Sep 26, 2024•51 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): The Case For... Series hosted by BIB contributor Reece Green, allowing the biggest fan of every MLB team the chance to state their team's case for the 2024 season, returns as the "What Happened To..." series, where Reece reconvenes with the original 30 team representatives to get their take on what exactly happened to their team so far this season... continues with Red Sox Fanatic and co-host of the Play Tessie Podcast, Sammy (@HebHammer94), who r...
Sep 25, 2024•26 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat detail the wild Wasabi Challenge they went through on "Baseball Isn't Boring" with Rob Bradford and how Pat put the "podfather" in physical danger. Then, the guys discuss where the season for the Red Sox was lost and which issues were not properly addressed by Craig Breslow. And, Alex Bregman's name gets brought up once again, but is he really someone to target in free agency? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva...
Sep 24, 2024•40 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the Red Sox series win over the Twins even though it doesn't do much for the team's playoff chances. Can we enjoy any good vibes the Sox provide if they have meaningless games for the final week and guys like Triston Casas are making history? Then, Kutter Crawford had another great start which seems to have been overlooked recently with no run support. And, reflecting on the year Kenley Jansen and Rafael Devers now that they have been shut down for the season. ...
Sep 23, 2024•58 min
Gordo and Sammy dive into the outlook of the Red Sox offseason and the names that are considered untouchable in any potential trades. What would it take to land a target already talked about at the trade deadline in Garrett Crochet or Tarik Skubal? Then, Sammy pinpoints one American League team that he calls "perfect" trade partners for the Sox that could involved Jarren Duran. And, the interest level in signing Alex Bregman and trading Triston Casas as Ken Rosenthal suggests. To learn more abou...
Sep 21, 2024•46 min
Gordo and Sammy react as the season continues to fade away until the Red Sox are completely eliminated thanks to a series loss at Tropicana Field against the Rays. Then the guys revisit giving Tyler O'Neill a qualifying offer which Sammy is starting to push back against and naming the top priority heading into the offseason. And, a preview of what was supposed to be an important series with the Twins now feels like another series the Sox go struggling into. To learn more about listener data and ...
Sep 20, 2024•53 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat give a big preview in what could be the a season crushing series should they lose to the Rays in Tampa. Can the Red Sox put themselves in a good spot that makes the next series against the Twins still important. The guys also do what they can to prevent Sammy from clinching the series predictions and crystal bomb contests. And some players you forgot were Red Sox AND Rays in "Guys Being Dudes". To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Sep 17, 2024•44 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): As the regular season winds down, Sunday allowed us to stop for a minute and appreciate one of the greats in the baseball broadcasting world with the news that Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione has decided to retire from the booth at the end of this season. The man who has broadcast the Red Sox on the radio for more than 42 years sits down with Bradfo to reflect on his decision and the road that led him to this point. We also get Joe to do a little Po...
Sep 17, 2024•28 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are even more frustrated than before (Sammy more than anyone) about the Red Sox dropping yet another series this time to the Yankees and seeing their playoff chance slip further away. The most irritating and anger-driven portions from the Sox and why a seemingly lifeless effort doesn't cut for a seemingly successful season. The guys also dive into Alex Cora going to Zack Kelly in a big spot and what it shows about Gerrit Cole for intentionally walking and hitting Rafael Dev...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat take a close look at the bullpen and how things will change in 2025 whether the Red Sox make or miss the postseason. The types of relievers the Sox should be looking for and the names like Kenley Jansen who could realistically depart the pen. The guys then throw out some free agents that the Sox could target and why Chris Martin seems to be the focal point of how things get better. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/...
Sep 13, 2024•33 min
Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the Red Sox winning their series against the Orioles that allows them to live and fight another day in the race for a playoff spot. The guys also break down the offseason dilemma with Tyler O'Neill after a monster series that included the walk-off home run in game 3 and if O'Neill should definitely be brought back to Boston. Then, a preview of another big series for the Sox with their arch rivals the Yankees in the Bronx. To learn more about listener data and o...
Sep 12, 2024•59 min
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez joins Bradfo for a fascinating discussion regarding what has become a lost art: Pitching 200 innings. Pedro - who managed the feat seven times in his career - has some pointed comments regarding how the approach for pitchers have changed and how important the milestone is. Martinez also weighs on the Fransisco Lindor vs. Shohei Ohtani MVP debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:...
Sep 11, 2024•11 min
Bobby Dalbec was officially DFA'd by the Red Sox ending one of the more controversial timelines of any recent Sox player. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe look back on Dalbec's time in the Red Sox organization and wonder why he had such a long leash despite significantly bad struggles. The guys also debate if Chaim Bloom and the rest of the Sox front office did Dalbec a disservice by holding onto him for so long. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/p...
Sep 10, 2024•38 min
Against a historically bad White Sox team, the Red Sox seemingly missed a golden opportunity to gain ground back in the playoff race by only winning two out of three. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe break down the frustrating series finale loss and if there is any hope left even thought a series with the Twins looms. The guys also praise Trevor Story for making a triumphant return, revisit Don Orsillo's return to the Red Sox booth, and preview the next series with the Orioles. To learn more about listener...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' ( subscribe here ): Closers in baseball has a pretty cut-and-dried responsibility when it comes to dealing with the media. If they blow the save, they are expected to talk. If they convert a save, it's an earlier exit out of the clubhouse. Kenley Jansen, however, has been around long enough to see the media and player dynamic from all angles, which is why Bradfo sits down with the veteran reliever to talk about this topic. There is also some good Francisco Lindor vs....
Sep 06, 2024•16 min
