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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since he took over as the Red Sox' Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow sits down for a podcast, joining Rob Bradford to talk about the highly-scrutinized Red Sox offseason. Breslow addressed the team's pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ability to spend, his mindset and strategy when it comes to getting into competition for players in the free agent market and, most importantly, how he views where the organization is and how that is impacting his approach heading into the 2024 season. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Well, Red Sox ownership has stepped in it again and in the form of over-promising while underdelivering in the offseason. Tom Werner corrected his statement on going full throttle and the gang is furious. Rob Bradford is invited on to help Red Sox Nation keep a level head while assuring them they are justified in their frustration. Will fans revolt at Winter Weekend even with John Henry being absent due to a scheduling conflict? 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Pitcher Ryan Sherriff (@kingsherriff) has had plenty of great baseball moments, including pitching in the World Series. But when the final month of 2023 rolled around, enough was enough. The lefty pitcher decided to take to social media to announce his retirement. But over the days and weeks after his decision, Sherriff fell back in love with baseball, making him rethink the idea that his playing days are over. The 33-year-old joined Bradfo to discuss his journey and his decisions, while offering insight into how the feeling of baseball despair can turn into a resurgence with just a few reminders. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Ever hang around with your friends and chop it up talking about the most random Red Sox players from the past? That's what the boys found themselves doing on this one. Tune in for some names you may have thought you were never gonna hear again! 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): There's been a lot of negative discussion about team owners in Boston as of late, but today one of those owners bought back some good graces with their fans. That owner is not John Henry as Gordo, Sammy, and Pat address the news that broke late Wednesday giving credence to the allegation that the principal owner of the Red Sox doesn't care anymore. Chapter Intro - 0:01:30 Winter Weekend - 0:09:30 Offseason Contradictions - 0:23:30 How Breslow can buy goodwill - 0:31:30 What a good owner looks like - 0:33:15 The CincoOcho Show - 0:41:00 Blake Snell - 0:46:30 Nuf Ced - 0:48:30 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Much of the attention this offseason has been paid to the pitching staff. While the Red Sox still have plenty of work to do on their rotation, the Play Tessie guys are wondering when we are going to see the team add the run-producing right-handed bat they so desperately need. After seeing Teoscar Hernandez sign a reasonable contract with the Dodgers, is it worth wondering if the Red Sox are going to secure that bat at all? Shota Imanaga agreed to terms with the Cubs during recording, and the guys give their live reaction to seeing another Red Sox target come off the board. 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Andrew Bailey has had quite a career path since retiring, with a meteoric rise to Giants pitching coach before taking his current role in the same position with the Red Sox. Bailey reunited with Bradfo to tell stories from his own career, how he prioritizes pitchers and pitches, and his perspective on some of the newest Sox pitchers (Lucas Giolito) and some of the holdovers (Brayan Bello). It's a great perspective from one of the game's most intriguing young coaches. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): With rumors of Kenley Jansen and Masataka Yoshida being discussed in trade talks, it's fair to wonder what's next for the Red Sox. If they subtract one of their high-salary players, where does that free money go? Do they up their offer for a free agent outfielder? The Play Tessie guys break it all down and run through what might come next for the Sox. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The guys open up the phone lines and DMs to the Tessie Heads in the Playpen. Gordo, Pat, and Sammy field questions from Red Sox Nation to cap off a rollercoaster first week 2024. From ideal opening day rotations, to whether or not they'd want Shōta Imanaga to sign with Boston, to which MLB mascot would win in a royal rumble. Be sure to get your questions in for the next mailbag episode through this number: (617) 297-7582 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Bradfo jumps aboard the Play Tessie Express for the first of his weekly rant on the Red Sox, with this week's involving the idea of moving on from closer Kenley Jansen. For a team that is desperate to find some certainty on its roster, opening up a spot on the team - the closer role - once again is a dangerous proposition. Bradfo points out that this was part of the 2023 roster Chaim Bloom got right, so Craig Breslow shouldn't be so quick to forget that lesson. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Welcome to the doldrums of the offseason Red Sox Nation. Do you like bargains after the holidays? Well get ready to dive head first into that bin as Craig Breslow misses out on the second biggest name of the offseason, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. It's Coop, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo reacting to the Red Sox not going full throttle for a pitcher that could have pushed the team into playoff contention before Pitchers and Catchers even reported. But they're not here to sulk, the guys who brought you Who Says No debate the importance of the newest target of the Interest Kings, outfield Teoscar Hernandes. Does his bat complement Fenway? Where could he fit in the lineup? Is his lack of defense more of what Chaim Bloom built in 2023? All that is answered and more on the Jackie Bradley Jr. episode of Play Tessie. 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): The Tribal Chief of Baseball, Jared Carrabis of Draft Kings joins the guys as they react to the Alex Verdugo introductory press conference where the former Red Sox had some fighting words for his former manager. Jared additionally prepares the guys for what may be another letdown season if a certain free agent isn't signed by Craig Breslow - with one source's quote making the show stop dead in its tracks... Be sure to subscribe and check out Play Tessie every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday! Chapters (0:01:30) - Intro (0:07:15) - The New and Old Carrabis is still the Same (0:14:30) - Blazing his own media trail (0: 26:45) - Will the 2024 Red Sox be fun? (0:30:30) - John Henry's Day at Winter Weekend 2022 (0:37:15) - Carrabis's Would be Pitch to Yamamoto (0:45:30) - Carrabis Comments on Alex Verdugo's Departure to the Yankees (0:52:15) - Verdugo will Hate New York (0:56:30) - Don't Expect the Sox to Spend if They Miss on Yamamoto 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): With the market maker Yoshinubo Yamamoto deciding to hold the entire pitching free agent class hostage until Christmas, the guys are choosing to hit the trading block. Join Coop, Sammy, Gordo, and Pat as they try to piece together the perfect trade that can push the Red Sox back into 4th gear and truly be 'Full Throttle' on the 2024 MLB season. 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

On the 12/20/23 episode of Audacy's Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, Sox Insider Rob Bradford talked with Boston manager Alex Cora about the slow free agent market and where things stand with Yamamoto. Photo - © Kyle Schwab-USA TODAY Sports

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's not every season a set-up reliever gets a Cy Young vote, but that's exactly what happened with Chris Martin of the Red Sox. And for good reason. In his first season in Boston, Martin turned in an incredible campaign, leading Baseball Isn't Boring to name him our Reliever of the Year. Rob Bradford catches up with Martin to talk about his season, how it came about, the recruitment by the Red Sox, and the real reason he ultimately found himself in his current surroundings. 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