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  1. Full circle at Fenway: The making of Will Middlebrooks

    Columns

    Fri, 4 May 2012

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    … the Angels -- and Middlebrooks became close while Arizona Fall League teammates last fall. As DiSarcina and Trout sat together ..... in 2008. DiSarcina saw Middlebrooks play in the Arizona Fall League last year, and while sitting next to Angels amateur …

  2. He's no Ordonez: 'Night and day' progress for Iglesias alters view of his limitations

    Columns

    Sat, 17 Mar 2012

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    … in 2009, Ochoa -- in his capacity as a special assistant to the Red Sox GM -- worked with Iglesias both in the Arizona Fall League in 2009 and then in all of the 2010 season in Portland. Now together with the prospect in big league camp, Ochoa has seen the majority …

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Audio & Video

  1. Minor Details Ep. 19: Red Sox outfield prospect Alex Hassan

    Audio

    03/06/2012

    When the Red Sox drafted pitcher Alex Hassan out of Duke in 2009, the signing gained little attention. However, his career path took an interesting career turn that summer, when the Red Sox saw him both pitching and playing outfield in the Cape League. In this episode of Minor Details, Hassan discusses what it means to be a non-roster invitee in a big league camp, how he views his evolution into a full-time position player, breaks down his hitting approach and talks about some of the other prospects whom he's played with, including longtime teammate Will Middlebrooks and the consensus top two prospects in the game, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout.

  2. Bradford Files: Red Sox spring training storylines to watch with Rob Bradford and Alex Speier

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    02/16/2012

    WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier examine some of the key items to watch during Red Sox spring training. There's more uncertainty about the shape of the Red Sox this spring than has been the case in years, resulting in any number of aspects of the club that will receive unusual scrutiny in Fort Myers. What will the Sox look for while trying to identify the starters at the back of their rotation? How will the competitions at shortstop, in the outfield and in the bullpen play out? How healthy are the key players who dealt with injuries in 2011? What is the likelihood of a deal in spring training? Rob and Alex discuss those issues and more in this spring training preview.

  3. Bernie Pleskoff, MLB.com, talks Andrew Bailey, Josh Reddick, Mark Melancon, and Red Sox starting pitching needs.

    Audio

    12/29/2011

    Bernie joins Butch Stearns and Steve DeOssie to discuss the Andrew Bailey trade, Ryan Sweeney and how he will fit in with the Red Sox, Mark Melancon, and what he thinks the rest of the offseason will bring for the Red Sox.

  4. Is a Rangers series dangerous for the Red Sox come playoff time?

    Audio

    09/05/2011

    The season series between the Rangers and Red Sox has been bizarre. Both offenses have been relentless. Who would you rather see the Sox play in the ALDS? Texas or Detroit? Dale and Steve share their opinions.

  5. Minor Details Ep. 8: Key spring training questions for Red Sox prospects

    Audio

    02/10/2011

    There are plenty of storylines that will dominate Red Sox spring training, from the arrivals of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford to the reshaped Red Sox bullpen and the attempts to rebound by players like John Lackey and Josh Beckett. Yet in many respects, the spring is more interesting for the glimpses it will offer of the Red Sox' prospect pool. In this week's edition of Minor Details, we preview spring training by looking at five key issues for Red Sox prospects in Fort Myers.

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Columns

  1. Why the future is not now for Jose Iglesias

    Columns

    02/16/2012

    … scouting process before signing his deal in September of 2009. But, after a solid performance in brief stints in the Arizona Fall League (a .275 average, .324 OBP, .420 slugging mark and .745 OPS) in 2009 and big league spring training (4 …

  2. The value of letting them walk: How the Red Sox have done by letting free agents leave

    Columns

    11/24/2011

    … bullpen this year for Double-A Portland. He struggled for the Sea Dogs (1-5, 7.47), but pitched well in the Arizona Fall League (1.26 ERA in 14 1/3 innings). He may reach the big leagues at some point, though if he does so, he does …

  3. Cubs prospect Trey McNutt tries to make sense of Red Sox rumors

    Columns

    10/19/2011

    … rumor mill in which the 22-year-old prospect found himself, something of which he became aware thanks to his Arizona Fall League teammates. Members of the Mesa Solar Sox informed McNutt that he was being mentioned as a focal point for the Red Sox in …

  4. Three paths divergent: Sox prospects Middlebrooks, Tejeda, Pimentel offer lesson in player development

    Columns

    09/06/2011

    … the best hitting prospect in the Eastern League by managers and scouts and will head out next month to play for an Arizona Fall League team that features Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, the top prospects in the minors. “Each successive year, he’s been more and …

  5. How Conor Jackson (and others) might factor into Red Sox postseason run

    Columns

    09/01/2011

    … worked out with all three at Athletes Performance. He also played with Pedroia with the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League . That is also not the reason he finds himself in Boston. Jackson followed in his father's footsteps in 2009 …

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Blogs

  1. Random Friday morning notes from the Red Sox clubhouse

    Blog

    03/02/2012

    … a lot of them,” the confident young shortstop said), Iglesias identified a play he made while playing in the Arizona Fall League in which he went back on a pop up, ended up diving head-first toward the outfield fence and made the catch (see Jim Edmonds …

  2. Will Middlebrooks offers scouting report on Chris Carpenter, Bryce Harper, Mike Trout

    Blog

    02/22/2012

    FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Arizona Fall League typically assembles many of the top prospects in the game. Last fall was no different. As a result, third baseman Will Middlebrooks …

  3. Red Sox dropped ball in compensation battle

    Blog

    02/22/2012

    … You’re going to hear and read all about Carpenter’s 100-mph fastball and dominant performance in the 2011 Arizona Fall League and (wait for it) intriguing upside and all of that might be true, but here’s the reality: Carpenter had a …

  4. Cherington: Carpenter has big upside

    Blog

    02/21/2012

    … his command and health throughout his minor league career, the team was impressed by what it saw from him in the Arizona Fall League after the 2011 season. Carpenter was 1-1 with a 3.29 ERA, 18 strikeouts and just two walks in 13 2/3 innings …

  5. Sox get prospect Carpenter for Theo

    Blog

    02/21/2012

    … walks in 42 2/3 innings. The Sox scouted Carpenter's fastball at 95-97 mph, up to 99 and 100 mph in the Arizona Fall League . His slider is his best secondary pitch, though his command and control both require development and refinement …

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Chris Price checks in on …

Chris Price checks in on the Pats offseason and Welker signing his franchise tag

Christopher Price joins John Ryder to discuss Wes Welker signing his franchise tender. They also discuss what a crowded Patriots receiver corps will look like once the season starts, as well as the situation in the backfield.

Wes Welker, Patriots WR, on his contract status and the Patriots

Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.

It Is What It Is Cast: Price and Chatham discuss the current state of the Patriots

In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, WEEI.com's Christopher Price and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham discuss the state of the Patriots at the midpoint of the offseason, touching on what they've accomplished in the draft and free agency. The two also discuss the impact former teammates Willie McGinest and Matt Light had on both sides of the ball, as well as a look at why some players struggle with life after football.

Doc Rivers with Sean Gran…

Doc Rivers with Sean Grande before Game 3 in Philadelphia

Grande talked to Doc before Game 3 against the 76ers about a switch on offense, and about the grind of postseasons.

Doc Rivers: Philly outplayed us in both games; we just won one of them

Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers joined D & C this morning to break down his team's Game 2 loss to Philly. He gives his take on the foul called on KG's screen at the end of the game, the health of both Paul Pierce and Avery Bradley, and if they should have fouled earlier at the end of the 4th quarter.

Mike Lupica questions Rondo's decision making in Game 2

New York Daily News Columnist and Author Mike Lupica joins the guys for a second segment to discuss the national perception of the Celtics playoff run and KG's resurgence. Mike comments on the importance of Pierce, who the pressure would be on if the Celtics make the Eastern Conference Finals against the Heat, and give a preview of his new book "Game Changer."

Bobby Valentine with the …

Bobby Valentine with the Big Show

We discuss the Sox and their 5 game winning streak, plus putting the Beckett controversies behind them with the skipper of your Red Sox, Bobby Valentine.

David Ortiz gives a great speech on Tim Wakefield and talks five game win streak

Big Papi joined Joe Castiglone & Dave O'Brien live from the dugout after the Red Sox shut out the Mariners 5-0 behind a solid start by Josh Beckett. David spoke about his pregame speech honoring Tim Wakefield as well as the Red Sox' current winning streak of five games.

Mike Lupica: Don't write off Bobby Valentine

New York Daily News Sports Columnist and author Mike Lupica stopped by the studio to discuss Bobby Valentine's decision making as manager of the Red Sox compared to his time with the Mets. He touches on how Bobby V is handling his players, the lack of pitching the Sox have, and the D & C test Mike's knowledge of the names of characters in his books.

Ference: We didn't deserv…

Ference: We didn't deserve to win with how we played

Bruins Defensman Andrew Ference wraps up the Bruins Game 7 loss. He touches on just how the Capitals beat them, what his thought were on Ovechkin's performance, and how Tim Thomas' decision not to attend the White House visit affected the team.

Andy Brickley talks Game 7 Bruins and Capitals

NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.

NESN's Jack Edwards with the Big Show

We're joined by NESN's own Jack Edwards after the Bruins knocked off the Caps in dramatic fashion to force a game 7 showdown this Wednesday at the Garden. Jack says: Bet on the Bear!

Mike Francesa wants to ba…

Mike Francesa wants to ban Twitter

D & C react to Mike Francesa's frustrations with twitter and wanting it to be against the law. They laught at Francesa's lack of know about how Twitter works, explain the importance to Twitter regarding breaking news, and put together their own list of things that should actually be against the law,

Lebron needs therapy when it comes to the final minutes of a game

John and Gerry began the show discussing LeBron James' decision making at the end of their Game 2 loss to the Pacers. They touch on if LeBron will ever be able to shake the label of being a choker, compare the closer mentality between Pierce and LeBron, and question Spoelstra's play calling at the end of the game.

Doc Rivers: Philly outplayed us in both games; we just won one of them

Celtics Head Coach Doc Rivers joined D & C this morning to break down his team's Game 2 loss to Philly. He gives his take on the foul called on KG's screen at the end of the game, the health of both Paul Pierce and Avery Bradley, and if they should have fouled earlier at the end of the 4th quarter.

John Smoltz, MLB Network,…

John Smoltz, MLB Network, on Josh Beckett, Clay Buchholz, and the Red Sox

Smoltz gives his opinion on the Beckett golf outing, talks about the struggles of Clay Buchholz, and Daniel Bard.

Buster Olney, ESPN MLB Insider, on Youkilis' trade value and the Red Sox

Buster joins Mut and Lou to talk about all the major topics in Major League Baseball and also discusses the trade value for Kevin Youkilis. Olney also tells a great Roger Clemens story involving Icy Hot.

Around the Major Leagues: Lawrie ejected, Strasberg uses Icy Hot, and Wright argues with his manager

Mut and Lou talk about three of the most intriguing stories in MLB, Lawrie's ejection, Strasberg using Icy Hot on his testicles, and David Wright arguing with his manager because he wants to get hit by a pitch.

Curt Schilling's 38 Studi…

Curt Schilling's 38 Studios vs Rhode Island... a drama made for sports radio

We discuss the Curt Schilling/38 Studios loan issue with the state of Rhode Island and try and bring out the facts of the case, and point why some people are giddy to see Schilling fail.

Bobby Valentine: There was no issue with miscommunication with Josh Beckett

We discuss the Sox and their 5 game winning streak, plus putting the Beckett controversies behind them with the skipper of your Red Sox, Bobby Valentine.

NBA Comissioner David Stern is disengenous, and smug about it

We discuss David Stern's comments about players flopping this weekend, and how the whole thing is one big contradiction from how he ruled on things like the Ron Artest suspension.

What to do with Kevin You…

What to do with Kevin Youkilis

Ryder and Kirk talk about what the Red Sox might do when their injured position players start making their return to the lineup and what that could mean for the struggling Kevin Youkilis.

Beckett Bounces Back

Ryder and Kirk Minihane are talking about Josh Becketts impressive outing against the Seattle Mariners. They also talk about the Celtics-76ers series and how much energy the Celtics will have in game 3.

What has been happening to the Red Sox

Mikey is back from Vegas and is talking all about his trip, the Mayweather-Cotto fight, Celtics and of course the Red Sox getting swept by the Orioles and what it will take for them to get things turned around.

Wednesday, May 16th Whine…

Wednesday, May 16th Whiner Line

Open season on Schilling from the Rhodey folks!

Friday, May 11th Whiner Line

Great whiner line featuring some old and new favorites... enjoy!

Whine of the Week - 05/11/12

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Wes Welker, Patriots WR, …

Wes Welker, Patriots WR, on his contract status and the Patriots

Wes Welker joins Mut and Merloni to discuss his current contract status with the Patriots, if he thinks he'll be at the mandatory mini camp in June, and if he can see himself missing regular season games.

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Jermaine O'Neal, Celtics …

Jermaine O'Neal, Celtics C, talks about his tenure with the C's

Jermaine O Neal joins Mut and Merloni in an attempt to let fans hear his side of the story on his time in Boston. Jermaine denies ever wanting to go to the Heat.

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Will Middlebrooks: I'm no…

Will Middlebrooks: I'm not looking to hit singles

Paw Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks called in to D & C to talk about his hot hitting to begin the season. Will touches on what's been the key to his success, why he chose baseball over football, and his future as the next Red Sox third baseman.

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Wade Boggs: Oil Can Boyd …

Wade Boggs: Oil Can Boyd is a delusional drug addict

Wade Boggs calls into D&C to refute the accusations "Oil Can" Boyd made saying he was a bigot. He gets very emotional defending himself, thinks "Oil Can" is a troubled man, and his wife Debbie joins the conversation to defend Wade and his father.

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Cedric Maxwell: Garnett's…

Cedric Maxwell: Garnett's playoff performance is Bill Russell-esque

We talk to Max on the day of game two and get his take on the phenomenal playoffs that Kevin Garnett is having, how the rest of this 6ers series will play out, and more love for Larry Bird.

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