Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports - MLB

It is the rocks and socks on fox. And Ira fox baseball insider will be a part of that the entire series is he has been through the playoffs so far and has been a regular on the show all season long as well. It's nice that we -- that Ken Rosenthal face to face for change toward your dale duke at bank of -- and I feel like ambient set out.

Gotta you gotta do it now I got over it out how I fit in that he has never I've never met dale before it right now what you think you like. It -- export. -- gonna pick our and I normally used to -- it okay. That was -- weight -- If he -- okay -- like that I have about 57 in a life so now -- that is it's export. Even animals almost almost almost. But as good as a person on him all the time so welcome welcome to. Ken Rosenthal on an open ball out of the streets tonight so he went autograph.

It's -- a -- it. I -- just make sure you're prepared camera fans are right now we'll sign thing if we put gender sodium pentothal and had to tell the truth okay. Fox was praying they didn't have to sell Cleveland Colorado to the world I don't agree that the approaches an -- and a and simple reality is that. The Red Sox -- national team. In that it's different audience a larger audience in Cleveland would have been. Now if Cleveland made it as the Pittsburgh series but there's the stark reality is that it would not -- on that bottom line.

Not when asked the same question I asked my my family members who most of whom are still in Ohio said they choke the Indians. Order they simply lose to a better today and most people everything joke joke joke they're upset they're very better what is it what happened in this.

Mastery for report it might have to go back game by team -- historic game five they didn't choke inactive Beckett was overwhelming. In game six Carmona. I don't know he was tired nervous I don't know what happens certainly was not the same guy we saw in the regular season. And I think what really played a huge role in this series with the fact that the Red Sox when the season series five games to. Home field advantage and when they're here. Historically since 1912 this place was built different. And that to me is what really decided this thing they got the offense on track and at that point it was all.

Do you do you think there's any chance because you know they got no victories and you know victory some Carmona. No victories from sabathia and it took to the games that it's on one hand you could say I tell you how good they are. On the other hand at whatever rate to some some concerns it in March of Cairo. A C. C. Sabathia is a year away from free agency if we can't afford to sign -- they move them.

I don't think they would move him that's not their style. They are the team that. Thrives on it really values continuity in the you'll hate I -- the Billy beane approach. -- go for the final year at that point the draft law and -- the -- And I don't think they -- Bottom line is both he went beyond their career highs in innings and wouldn't it. -- on the air one maybe they're wearing down we don't know that for sure there's not much evidence that there was throwing hard. And of course I don't think -- of these. I think next ring with these stories -- C. C. -- you know -- In -- it -- Carmona -- saying they were in uncharted territory be -- where Beckett Beckett is also. In uncharted territory after the game that there. They're a lot of differences between Boston and Cleveland obviously but one of them we talked about yesterday. Joel Skinner couldn't work in this town again after what happened in game seven. Well this place -- reactionary. If you go back to the clippings of the Red Sox are now three games the one -- you know back to the fans were saying in the Red Sox -- three games and one I think sometimes. That shorter view that intensity is beneficial I think sometimes it can be -- angels can -- mistake that I think. While in the conflict in the game really hurt the team. I don't think it's it was excuse it was a mistake -- visiting coach and a part in the set of circumstances to -- standpoint and he this -- mistress of the dispute that. And I don't think you fires someone because of that and Casey Blake could have taken him off the -- Don't hit it don't hit into the double play well it always -- on things and it. -- the view of the things written Lugo itself a -- will double plays starts so. Again it was a real unfortunate decision it was clearly the wrong decision you. Stating guys -- the gains plus the story of the policies race.

What just just a follow up on that I saw your interview with Eric wedge afterwards and and wedge took the high road says that's one of those -- bounces. Do you think he was fake -- I -- or do you think Eric wedge truly believes that that was me at Fenway Park player not necessarily angels get -- play. First of all the immediate shot of him in the again after it happened was -- it. So clearly he thought that. With davis'. Yeah what's the thing hale dog name Taylor offices to educate the column what does but they are based on what I hear is -- player but. At the same time.

I think. When all the things done in that. He -- the tools he's not going this question. You might believe it in his heart I think the rational view this. -- people in Indian you know it is they. There were a day or two away from getting our answer but the great unanswerable question right now is what does -- make daylight off -- team. And I am I can't believe it's good thing I can't imagine -- here in. I think really dale the only question is how bad thing is how much will -- be affected. This of course the hottest team in baseball but they've had eight eighths. Please simulated games and things. Not the same whether it's coming off a seven game series and Julio after two days off base line. I think the Rockies are really good team if they could deep sense I think it's going to be very competitive series. But the same time as huge in. It was the worst case scenario if it was kind of playoff.

I was talking with dale about the rotation for the Red Sox in the first two games. I say to keep it Beckett Schilling dale brings up the point that Wakefield might be a disaster in Denver what would you do. I think I would pick Wakefield in game two read. And if you set up that way you actually read and possibly said -- and -- that I've. I think that's it now you have Wakefield back -- six but it would be a similar situation like the other night we have left behind him. It's not ideal but they have the pitch we feel at some point and I think. That would be the time to do it now the problem comes in with the news gave one back right competitiveness. They have an issue. To me that is probably the way now I know that these are not you're -- one of the payment record with you physically. Right morally right and he is better but the other night we yes -- only -- available for game seven. And he said no story aside and we need to get him back so that's gotta factor into as well and if his physical issues it's still an issue. Then I think the way Schilling we. Now I know this is not the Denver it made really Dante Bichette and Vinny is the eagles crazy numbers. But how close is this means is still a part where it's at that a launching pad -- a -- that's still not a launching -- Michael certainly hitters park. If you look at the home road splits holiday. Tulowitzki and most of their hitters they might not be is now than they once were but they are. The advantage the home side much like threats yet it's also a hitters park a park that the Red Sox take greater advantage of I think one interesting thing about that place is that the -- whose huge. Many left field there could be problems in. That's a concern no question going to this thing. Obviously you have the issue first base to an -- out -- guys but in the same time. The Red -- should -- from the mountains color actually -- executed don't know how to solve the solve it how would you it was the first basically. I think given the conditions were teases me I'm Michael pretty. You at least one really. I know that is at now that's that's -- point all the way -- any they are about. If I'm a Red Sox and observer whatever I'm worried about favoritism. I think it's a bad situation and maybe get away with it one game navy base it on with a series but. You -- an awfully difficult well those low those little gains. It's a real it's good problem it's of that because this is what happens in the World Series accepting to report. When you have a team that's built around to -- like -- you have to and going to be difficult that do that.

See that actually played in -- Tim Wakefield discussion as well because. When Wakefield pitches in Denver. For instance you were already replace Barrett tech with Mirabella you lose some offense you already lose to DH so you lose even more offense. I'd rather pitch him where I -- DH behind in the night then and -- nationally -- that's a great point in these are all.

Things that I'm sure are being hotly debated in the Red Sox -- these -- very. Difficult issues in which there are no easy answers but. I think a lot of it. Starts with Wakefield hell and we think he is. And where do you think he's able to handle it and I think another huge aspect of this is Ortiz as -- If Ortiz UT's cannot really move around at that moment that the I don't you plan well Eric Gagne be on the roster. Well I guess it depends -- was willing to bring to -- off after. Point two series activity. I and a mediocre September about it would give us to him I would do that. I -- you what you have to lose Brett and I don't know that they wilted and obviously the trade hasn't worked out to me you know stick with something. You invested two point one three prospects you do what's best for the team. I think they will do that and I think they thought in the first two series they were doing was actually this team.

I understand France's is that makes I get that two and three heaven as the morale us. Where where with Dave where would they be if they were American league pitchers well how do you compare them to somebody form.

That's tough. Committee is -- righthander who throws really hard young guy inexperienced in a way I would say Carmona but he doesn't think he's got more electric. Right handed life.

Well the rain -- and maybe I'm not sure where would categorize him. I think he's got success against him if he goes inside and one of the things Catholic town in the last couple days is that the Indians pitching -- was all wrong. The -- stayed too much away. With Manny and Ortiz in -- virtually every unit that they have you have to pound me in fact. If I Rockies I would not mean that -- uncomfortably -- Brett and I think that's awaited David. Possibly go I think in this these huge part. Morales is a left handed or thrown guy he's more like kazmir but. I'm not sure he's going to start. -- got Aaron Cook I was going to ask if there were going to bring cook that I think this year I think -- well he's been out since on August 10 strained oblique he's been thrown simulated games. He's there -- west. And Jake Westbrook threw two quality slop -- guys -- plus think yeah yeah anchor and he's a guy too well here it's a 21 game to Beckett earlier this season if you do that and you put him on the roster you pitch -- home. And you have as a third left hander and a power left hander in the bullpen. I think that's a pretty good way to go. Have they have they given any indication I know that they're leaning toward it but. Delicate questions you've got -- in the long time -- In bullet due to their team what effect they brought to Barrett's off the in active roster for the -- he has played over a month. That's what they're very well for them so I think that probably emboldened them a little bit toward doing something like this but. It would be -- wrist is no question that's on our manager I said you're a few weeks ago at Colorado Rockies could win the World Series you I don't know.

That Michael I don't know about that okay now -- out to a competitive series yet so you are you're. Going -- little you're on the don't know Rockies bandwagon a little bit now right. The question so what do you think's going to win.

Here I I'm going to pick the Red Sox and 77 on the comfortable with be partly because. I can see it going the other way and I can see -- getting a split here which is how has the story and you go back it's all the same scenario as Cleveland. They have a chance to do some things back home and then of course -- gets back here. Who knows but. They're good team they've got power arms thinking beat the Red Sox and I think offensively it's -- little bit. I'll really just to see how the Red -- approach them. From a pitching standpoint but. This is not your typical nationally but so it's -- American league that -- want to ask a follow up if you brought a great point about indians' approach. Indians' pitching approach to the Red Sox. I wonder what scouts thought of the Red Sox approach to the Indians because Grady Sizemore and Travis Hafner for long periods were visible. Right I didn't hear as much about that and in Schilling's case it's a matter -- putting the ball in the right spot really you know that now that it's K. Some extent the same Beckett is -- so. I think with a Red Sox pitching it's a matter of them as shall -- say executed their pitches more so than even plan. Because I think they know what to do it's -- matter of what they get the ball there. And get in the right spot it that way

our football equivalent of view on fries is Peter King from Sports Illustrated is with us every week. And we like to -- Peter because his phrase is now I'm not saying there as I cannot say that. Which is sort of the way I felt when director George Mitchell piece today. I'm not saying there's impropriety but I'm saying well ears then and I I got the same feeling from dale.

I'm nothing in his impropriety. And just for background as him when I think in Boston probably goes -- Mitchell headed steroids investigation is member of the Red Sox -- directors. In fact I'll put this way I've not seen him Friday I'm saying -- there's the appearance of conflict of interest and as we are taught in journalism school. Coming up through this business. As ethics professors everywhere will tell you. The appearance of conflict can be nearly as damaging as the conflict itself. In -- I was reading this column -- yesterday but the mere fact -- yet to issue a statement. Saying that he in the hole for -- story was mind blowing and it speaks to the tire problem and I have little doubt that his report is going to be as effective and honest and straightforward in making but there's definitely. -- conspiracy you're screaming everything in the book.

By the same token you began your piece of with Paul -- and you and you said you know Paul Byrd said TU you know George Mitchell's with the Red Sox right. Paul Byrd is a -- okay we already know that. Paul Byrd neglected to talk about the fact that it was -- prescribed and you go any further very careful. Because -- better be opal Byrd in Utah about a Red Sox players and and and I don't know that I mean I'd like to think I would -- I would licensing situation. I -- I I'd like to think -- Paul Byrd wasn't telling the truth when he stood outside that brick wall with -- all you guys clustered around him here on Sunday nights ago.

Him and -- longtime doesn't make any difference.

I think he in his heart believes he did not doing wrong I think his actions indicate that he believes -- not doing things wrong. Whether it did anything wrong or not on the clear even as I spoke with -- for the story that I did that day. They were -- holes I knew that there acquittals but he was talking to me in the story. I think in time perhaps these when he speaks for Major League Baseball he's going to have to tighten up those holes and one of the things he said to me and this is something that. To some extent you -- have to respect he said that hey there's some things medically that I don't want to -- so that's why I think there's some of the holes that. In the prescription -- this I'm not a doctor this works this doesn't sound. There are other things of that story don't sound too good either but and then Major League Baseball saying hey he didn't get a Manuel clearance from us he says. He didn't tell Major League Baseball and I actually asked about this too ready I think believe that he told -- with the union. And it wasn't so I think -- also is confusing HGH part with the pituitary to report that I think is what he told Major League Baseball to return to. I don't I think you'd pat him on right now you can take it felt about the age -- I think there was a lot of confusion with. I'm not excusing anything if he'd. Indeed engaged in some untoward behavior all saying is is a lot going on with him in this story. And I don't I -- is advises I would of told them not to talk at all because it's too confused.

You know what -- I think it's way too much of a coincidence that before games them. Between the Red Sox and Indians in there is a connection between George Mitchell. This story comes out about it Cleveland Indians wait too much of course I'm Michael. And I'm not even a conspiracy theorist but that's just to me there's something there's something going on warnings.

point couple points two guys in San Francisco. More into and lance ways they are -- great yeah guys are the best. Number two. I think it in the majority of these stories so far whether -- Jay Gibbons from what I can tell from the outside in the conjecture but I think it won't conjecture those stories seem becoming an investigation -- whether it's through the opening DA's office. I just have a really hard time believing that Mitchell actually did it at the same time it was on.

Yes currently incredible so it and just that final thing in this Paul Byrd point. You said he has to have some things with Major League Baseball but when he was taking HGH it wasn't illegal. With Major League Baseball so what exactly that -- to explain to them.

Well I think he's to explain to him. He's the exact timetable because even the exact timetable is unclear the other night he told me. Net he never took it this year but he was unwilling to say that you now again these are the kinds of things we're going. With his story. Wonder what the deal here now what is the truth I think you need to be up right and I think he will be. He doesn't feel like he's been there are some points here that are at least worth mentioning. Get the stuff purchased it was all credit -- He had sent to the braves' spring training facility in his name to a braves hotel in his name. He's right -- book and sit in the excerpts of it by email and I president. It what you talk about you instigate -- as I was really that that the higher dosage because if you throw harder but I didn't do that. So again. -- he should be believed that the war but. If he were -- which I have a pro. While I typically get your typical guy that I that I can -- you know what Rodney Harrison didn't either okay and you know what dale. -- I know this guy at the biggest liar in the world and I'm getting played all the -- before but.

Their actions and words. The go by what it a couple of quick -- things before we let you -- who's going to be the next manager of the Yankees. Yeah I would've guessed Girardi just because I'm not sure Mattingly -- ready for I don't think is. Maybe he's the one year experience with a low revenue team appears about it but there's the Yankees. -- do to -- a great rate Michael Holley Mike. How about Michael Michael Lewis Michael it's not artist in the world Ralph Ellis but Girardi would be state to. And I'm Mattingly I'd much rather go win when Girardi falls on his base and try to win following Joe Torre at that point it's a very good point. All reports to use -- So like on the surgery and I -- through via the and in my final one is where Joe -- next year in our house or are managing somewhere. -- on the chance that inside yeah and he. If it. -- part of it so. I think that back in way. Rule although it on the -- broadcasters that yet. And besides he has used automatically next in line for a repeat managing job ever comes up.

You know and pleased to ultimate -- this because on this station we spend so much time bashing broadcasters we don't give out a lot of praise. I was so impressed with the way he handled the until -- situation knowing how close they are and I put myself in the storage if it had been one of my best friends and that happened. I don't think I would have been able to have the professional distance on the air -- just been thrown into the -- and.

I but he was -- I always think in my the war. With into the work in and -- learning. During the game -- Sometimes you know on paper the -- and I belabor the point. First of -- you try about not like an idiot collect every day. Actually I can't do that you guys you guys understand. Person out there and people get days. If you're talking for three I mean she is are you might stumble over words in my. -- point -- that -- you want -- in -- belabor -- in March. Because -- there there.

It was a real pleasure meeting in person finally after we've talked all this style that you look like -- that. Now I'm I'm I was good I'm not that I'm a good inch taller than Dustin Pedroia I think on my best day great to seek and then today enjoy this series I'm sure will run into each other again I guess thanks Ken Rosenthal from fox remember rocks and socks on fox not that they'll ever bring that -- anything start this week. -- I'll live from Fenway Sports Radio W media