Chris Sale has been traded to the Atlanta Braves and his tenure in Boston is over. We’re reacting to the trade with Will Middlebrooks and discussing comments he made about his time with the Red Sox in his introductory press conference with the Braves. We’re also talking Vaughn Grissom, scoop shop updates, payroll budget, trade scenarios and prospect packaging, and more! Huge thanks to Will for joining the show to round out our Klark’s Ketchup Series MVP panel media tour! Thanks for listening and...
Jan 05, 2024•2 hr 11 min
The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a 2-year, $38.5M deal and are finally on the board in the free agency sweepstakes. Lou Merloni joins the show to share his reaction to the signing, what this means for the rest of the offseason, and his general outlook on 2024 and beyond. Thanks for listening, happy New Year’s and we’ll see you in 2024! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/...
Dec 30, 2023•2 hr 3 min
It’s been another week of nonsense reporting regarding Yoshinobu Yamamoto and we’re bringing in Tony Mazz to help us filter through the bullshit. We talk about the myriad of inaccurate reports, actual reasons why he might want to sign with the Red Sox, the communication between the front office and ownership, why Mazz doesn’t want the Red Sox to suck, what plan B might be after Yamamoto, and more. Jared and Tyler also go in on a certain individual who has been tweeting fake scoops for over a dec...
Dec 21, 2023•2 hr 28 min
Today we’re breaking down the Yamamoto rumors. We’re looking at his realistic chances to come to Boston, what the Red Sox can offer that other teams can’t, and why Lou went to bed feeling happy last night. Then we have Jahmai Webster joining the show to talk about his favorite moments working with the Red Sox, best walkoff interview moments, his background and advice he picked up along the way, how to approach and develop relationships with guys in the clubhouse, his cross-country flight routine...
Dec 14, 2023•2 hr 11 min
Kevin Youkilis joins the show in our latest rendition of the Klark’s Ketchup Series MVP Panel media tour. We get into the Alex Verdugo trade right away, talking about Verdugo’s tenure in Boston, the return the Red Sox received in the trade, and what the outfield might look like on Opening Day 2024. After we break down trade, we talk to Youk about his experience in the broadcast booth. He gives us insight into his game day preparation, the balance of mixing new-age analytics with his experience a...
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 31 min
Tom Caron joins the show as the KKSMVP media tour rolls on. We get TC’s thoughts on what the Red Sox need to do this offseason, how he keeps his composure on the broadcast in last place seasons, his experience with Jared at Winter Weekend 2023, his favorite Tim Wakefield stories, getting attacked by a cat at spring training, his new extension with NESN, asteroids destroying the Earth, and more! Also a huge shoutout to everyone who posted us as their #1 podcast on Spotify Wrapped, the outpouring ...
Dec 01, 2023•2 hr 10 min
FRIENDSGIVING IS BACK! Brock Holt, Pat Light, and Coley Mick join the Name Redacted crew for our annual pre-Thanksgiving episode. Brock fills us in on his call with Sam Kennedy about Craig Breslow, Coley receives a call from Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding his recent switch from iPhone to Android, and Pat tells us how much money he has. It’s another classic Friendsgiving episode and as always we’re thankful to each and every person who tunes in. Happy Thanksgiving! If you or someone you know has a ...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 23 min
The streak of Klark's Ketchup Series MVP voters continues as we welcome Dave O'Brien to the show! OB talks to us about a wild Red Sox offseason, growing up in New England and now calling games at Fenway, what Boston means to him and why he feels at home here, his favorite broadcast crews to work with, the top moments of his broadcasting career, his extension with NESN, and so much more! Jared and Tyler finish out the show by breaking down the Andrew Bailey hire and rounding out free agency rumor...
Nov 16, 2023•2 hr
OUR MANAGER ALEX CORA JOINS THE SHOW! AC fills us in on a wild couple of weeks for the Boston Red Sox. We get his thoughts on Breslow as the new CBO, how he sees his role with the organization moving forward, expectations for the offseason, his best ejections throughout the year, plans and preparation for spring training, the future of the Yellow Sox, and what it was like to be a member of the KKSMVP voting panel. Big thanks to Alex! Thanks for listening and we'll see you next week! If you or so...
Nov 09, 2023•2 hr 21 min
Lou Merloni accompanies Jared and Tyler in analyzing Craig Breslow’s introductory press conference in this rendition of our auditory entertainment program. We synthesize the ubiquity of information that Breslow bestowed upon the general public and optimize our assessment of the matter in a clear and concise manner for our listeners. We appreciate the plethora of individuals who consume our program through this medium and we would be delighted if you joined us again next week! If you or someone y...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 58 min
Will Flemming joins the show for his long-overdue first appearance on Name Redacted. Will, Jared, and Tyler to break down the biggest news of the offseason; Craig Breslow hired as the next Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox. We dive into EVERYTHING with Will including his involvement with the podcast this year, working with Joe Castiglione and what he’s learned from the Red Sox radio icon, his chemistry with Lou in the booth, his top priority offseason targets, Alex Cora being one of t...
Oct 26, 2023•2 hr 24 min
The Red Sox GM search continues and Tyler is giving us a full breakdown of everyone who has interviewed so far, pulled their name out of the conversation, or is still in contention. We discuss who would be our #1 choice of all available remaining options. We explore the Juan Soto trade further and talk about what a package could look like if the Red Sox took on another contract from the Padres. We also revisit the perception that John Henry and ownership are becoming more and more distant from t...
Oct 18, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Kaleb Ort was DFA’d two seconds before we started recording and Jared gives him a send off. The Red Sox fired coaches Dave Bush and Carlos Febles and we’re reacting to the decision. Dustin Pedroia was at a Celtics preseason game the same weekend two coaches were fired and we’re trying to connect the dots. We’re talking more about who the Red Sox should go after between Ohtani, Soto and Yamamoto. The Red Sox also moved on from Yoshida’s translator which raises a few eyebrows. Jared also calls Ste...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 24 min
Today we remember the life of a wonderful person, husband, father, and Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-777 7/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 58 min
The Red Sox officially finished in last place again. We talk about the kind of energy a Red Sox playoff run brings and how much we’ll miss it this year. That being said, we’re ready to turn the page and look ahead to 2024. It seems like the vibe within the Red Sox organization is they’re ready to coming out swinging and are sick of the fan base being checked out. We talk about Cora being more concrete about coming back next year, Justin Turner’s standing ovation in the last home game, more info ...
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr 11 min
The Red Sox are still playing baseball games and somehow we’re still talking about them. We talk about the biggest areas the Red Sox need to address this offseason in order of priority and the different options they have for outfield and DH positions. Tyler is hyped about the Craig Breslow to Boston rumors and thinks he could make an impact in a pitching development role. Tyler also drops some new takes which include his love for Wilyer Abreu and hatred for Jarren Duran and John Schreiber. Thank...
Sep 25, 2023•2 hr 2 min
The Red Sox lost another series and at this point we’re numb to the losses. If you’re still watching these games you’re insane, and so are we. We got Casas being shut down for the season, Bello lit up again during a day game, if there’s a need for a pitching coach change, JT playing down the stretch, what record the Red Sox will finish with, and more potential GM candidates. We also get Steve on to reminisce about the Dodgers complaining about the Red Sox bullpens in the 2018 World Series, and P...
Sep 21, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Today we’re talking about the change of tone coming from the front office and ownership. Between Sam Kennedy’s comments about being “here to win championships,” and the vibe Jared is picking up on from people close to the situation, it feels like a big offseason could be coming. We’re also breaking down the Shohei Ohtani rumors that were floated a few days ago. Other topics include more candidates for the front office, Bloom being “indecisive” now becoming a mainstream criticism, the luxury tax ...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 55 min
The Red Sox fired Chaim Bloom today. Jared, Tyler, and Coley break everything down and give us their raw reactions. We talk through the timeline of events, Bloom’s tenure in Boston, what this says about the direction of the organization, and potential candidates for the next head of baseball operations. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on Sunday. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-25...
Sep 15, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Yamamoto threw a no-hitter this weekend and we’re talking about the Red Sox chances to sign him. Jared wants the Red Sox to open the checkbook for him, but Tyler doesn’t think it’s do or die. The team made history on Saturday when they got 23 hits in a game and lost… SOUND THE HORN! We’re touching on key moments from the Orioles series and looking bigger picture. Another rough outing for Sale, Houck more trouble third time through, more Chaim Bloom job security discussion, whether the Red Sox wi...
Sep 11, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Today we’re talking about wanting to see the kids, specifically Rafaela, in the lineup every night for the rest of the season. Jared and Tyler discuss what the 2024 Red Sox starting outfield could look like with or without Verdugo. We also look at the free agent/trade market and try to figure out who could fill the gap if Verdugo gets dealt. Jared talks about the Red Sox needing to make a nuts on the table move to get themselves back in the conversation. We also laugh at Yankees fans thinking th...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Today we’re talking about whether there’s a possibility that Chaim Bloom’s job is not as safe as we thought it was. We’re looking into the reports that David Stearns is still in the mix for a prominent role in the Red Sox front office and Jared floats another name that may shock you. Jared also claps back at people saying he was too negative on the last episode. We also reminisce on the 2011 collapse and where Red Sox fans were at mentally following that season. Tyler is upset that Ceddanne Rafa...
Sep 04, 2023•3 hr 8 min
The Red Sox got swept by the Astros and it feels like the unofficial end of the season. It’s all pretty much Tyler’s fault. Coley joins the show and we take a look at the bigger picture of the 2024 Red Sox/what the offseason should look like. We’re talking about the need to improve the pitching staff, whether we should re-sign Paxton, Jarren Duran’s position in the outfield, whether the Red Sox should pick up waived Angels players, needing urgency from Chaim, why Mookie isn’t still on this team,...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 22 min
Mookie made his return to Boston and it went pretty much how everyone expected. He got a standing ovation all three games, had 7 hits with a homer, and looked exactly like the player Boston fell in love with a short time ago. We take a look back at the timeline of the Mookie trade and talk about what went wrong in the negotiations. The Red Sox dropped two out of three to one of the best teams in baseball and it’s looking like the Sox will not be a playoff team. We’re talking about Verdugo’s lead...
Aug 28, 2023•2 hr 5 min
The Red Sox rollercoaster season continues. After dropping the first two games to the Astros and with their backs against the wall, the Red Sox come back to take the last two to save their season. Adam Duvall went OFF hitting three bombs, Tanner Houck made his return, the defense was sloppy again with Raffy making more errors at third base, Pivetta was a dog again, and we had a couple of ejections between Alex Cora and Alex Verdugo. We also address Mookie’s impending return to Boston and Kevin M...
Aug 25, 2023•2 hr 10 min
The Red Sox swept the Yankees and buried them in the AL East standings. We had grand slams, Raffy Bombs, JT’s clutch gene, and starting pitching to thank for the series sweep. We’re recapping the sweep game by game and getting a vibe check in the Red Sox clubhouse. Jake joins from the road, Will submits an extra special KKSMVP voice memo, and we do some Red Sox Lottery! Enjoy the sweep, thanks for listening, and we’ll see you on Thursday! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis...
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 13 min
Hubbs makes his first ever Name Redacted appearance! Jared and Hubbs talk about going to the Barstool Awards show next week, who’s in a better position between the Red Sox and Yankees, Yankees fans starting to be on Jared’s side, Chaim Bloom vs Brian Cashman, Yankees chances to sign Shohei, their favorite memories together at Barstool, and more! We’re also recapping the Nats series, taking Twitter questions, and looking ahead to the Yankees this weekend. Thanks for listening and we’ll see you on...
Aug 18, 2023•2 hr 19 min
Today we’re trying to figure out if this team is a playoff team. With a lot of ups and downs this season, the Red Sox are still only three games out of a wild card spot with a lot of guys returning from injury. We talk about Story and Sale’s returns and who will have the bigger impact, Whitlock coming back with high velocity, Houck’s impeding return, Justin Turner’s significance in this lineup, and more! We’re also discussing Bello’s recent struggles, Tyler’s first kiss, and the Savannah Bananas...
Aug 13, 2023•2 hr 15 min
The Yellow Sox have done it again! Now 24-5 in their city connect jerseys, the Red Sox took 3 of 4 from the Royals and won a series they absolutely needed to win. Pablo Reyes was electric, the starting pitching was solid, Trevor Story returned, Kenley had a couple saves, and Verdugo bounced back. We’re talking Paxton’s future beyond this year, offseason moves that we’re hopeful for, Chris Sale starting tonight, and more! We’re also DRIZZLIN’ KETCHUP BABY! Thanks for listening and we’ll see you a...
Aug 11, 2023•2 hr 8 min
The Red Sox just got swept in the most important series of the year and this feels like rock bottom. Between an unimpressive trade deadline, squandering a chance to gain major ground in the wild card race, and Alex Verdugo being benched in the most important game of the year, this feels like a new low for the 2023 Red Sox. We’re breaking down what went wrong in the series, the Alex Verdugo clubhouse drama, Chaim’s job security with the recent slump, and Arroyo clearing waivers after being DFA'd....
Aug 07, 2023•2 hr 2 min
