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Checking in at the V-Mart: A look at Victor Martinez' value

... questioned, though there is some curiosity about how the grind of a full season behind the plate would affect him in the batters box. How he works with a pitching staff and controls a running game when subjected to the daily rigors of working behind ...

WEEI.com | 05 Feb 2010

Red Sox Redesign: Deals for Lackey, Cameron Reshape Club for 2010

... after the Sox reportedly agreed to terms with the pitcher, they made an aggressive move to sign a player who, in the batters box, profiles as Jason Bay Lite. The Sox signed Cameron for two years. FoxSports.com reported the deal as being ...

WEEI.com | 15 Dec 2009

Billy Wagner and the Challenges of His New Life With the Red Sox

... Carrasco, managing a direct hit on the spot just above his lead foot. The pain was enough for Lowell to step out of the batter's box, eliciting a visit from manager Terry Francona and trainer Paul Lessard. Lowell remained in the game ...

WEEI.com | 02 Oct 2009

Blogs

Curt Schilling on The Big Show, 10/30

... saw. I never had the perception or the ability to be that aware on the field, to watch a guy move a foot or so in the batters box. There’s an awareness on the field for a player that Pedro possesses. Greg Maddux was one of the other guys ...

Blog | 30 Oct 2009 | More from 38 Pitches

Varitek will be useless in playoffs

... A lesser manager may have obliged, but Terry Francona smartly pointed out that Varitek no longer has any value in a batters box. Francona ignored the fact that Varitek wore a ‘C’ on the front of his jersey — something the yahoos will bring up ...

Blog | 25 Sep 2009 | More from Thanks for Playing

Red Sox vs. Rays Match-Ups, 9/12

... and first road start, Davis has a distinct advantage going into tonight’s game. With no prior experience in the batters box against the pitcher, Sox hitters may struggle as they get their first look. The importance of mid-game batting ...

Blog | 12 Sep 2009 | More from Full Count

Audio
"The Spaceman" Bill Lee

"The Spaceman" Bill Lee

Bill Lee calls in to join Mikey, Ryder and Lenny to talk a little baseball, past and present. Bill gives his thoughts on the new look Red Sox rotation, as well as their focus on defense. Bill also shares some stories from his days with the Sox.

Audio|Thu, 18 Feb 2010|More from Planet Mikey

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“…him was fastballs at varying speeds and in varying heights in the batter's box. . That hitters. It really kinda know what was Communist I didn't think. …”

Thurs. Feb 11th Whiner Line

Thurs. Feb 11th Whiner Line

Hey Debbie.... How YOU doin'?

Audio|Thu, 11 Feb 2010|More from The Big Show Whiner Line

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“…that would divide that -- The public has -- Step of the batter's box. . After -- but there it looks -- president undertake such. Step up about it but what has records but after -- a …”

Curt Schilling, WEEI.com

Curt Schilling, WEEI.com

Curt in the car joins the Big Show to talk about the World Series and Pedro Martinez's start tonight.

Audio|Thu, 29 Oct 2009|More from The Big Show

|batter's box found at7:56

“…on the field the -- move -- or so in the batter's box and you know there's an awareness on the court for a player and awareness on the field for a player that Pedro …”

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    Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton made an appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show Wednesday morning to talk about the Marc Savard situation and explain why none of his teammates responded when the center was felled by a hit to the head from Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke on Sunday.

    Dino and Gerry talk Pats off-season and if T.O. would be a good fit

    Pat Kirwan joined Dennis and Callahan to talk NFL off-season and preview the NFL Draft

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    Chris talked about how things have really turned around for Memphis this year, all of the young players contributing to the team's success, what they were thinking when they signed Allen Iverson, the decision to bring Lester Hudson to the Grizzlies, what is the next step for the team to bring them to next level, and why young teams struggle at winning NBA Championships

    Nomar talked about a dream coming true by retiring as a member of the Red Sox, when he knew he was ready to call it a career, how he was able to keep a good relationship with Theo even after the trade in 2004, what he wants fans to remember about his career, the impact he had with all the young kids of New England, how he sounds really mellow now after retiring, and his new career as a member of the media

    Vince talked about if there was ever a point where he didn't think he would be back in New England, what happened in the contract negotiations with his new deal, his thoughts about the team going into next season, the leadership he and others bring to the team, how having a long-term contract and more money won't change him as a player, and the weight clauses the Patriots put into the contract

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    Bob Kraft joins the Big Show to discuss the state of the New England Patriots and the un-certain labor agreement between the NFL owners and the NFLPA.

    We carry the Q and A press conference that the Milledgeville, GA police held, then the Big O, Lou, Buck and the callers react to what they just heard and this ongoing story.

    Vic Carucci joins the Big Show to discuss today's opening of NFL free agency and what moves the Patriots need to make.

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    The Planet Mikey Show puts together a funny Lenny & Lindsay montage and also wishes Lindsay a Happy Birthday.

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    The Bruins take another beating, Angelo refuses to go away and Bob Kraft calls after his big interview.

    We can't get into "pacifics" about this Whiner Line, except to say that it contains Oscar talk.

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    Vince talked about if there was ever a point where he didn't think he would be back in New England, what happened in the contract negotiations with his new deal, his thoughts about the team going into next season, the leadership he and others bring to the team, how having a long-term contract and more money won't change him as a player, and the weight clauses the Patriots put into the contract

    Bob Kraft joins the Big Show to discuss the state of the New England Patriots and the un-certain labor agreement between the NFL owners and the NFLPA.

    Peter talked about all the moves over the first weekend of free agency in the NFL, how he believes that the Patriots need to get a standout receiver, his feelings on the new contract the Pats gave to Vince Wilfork, the Jets trading for Antonio Cromartie and dealing away Kerry Rhodes, if he was surprised Adalius Thomas was still on the Patriots roster, and what were the smartest and dumbest signings of free agency

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    Chris talked about how things have really turned around for Memphis this year, all of the young players contributing to the team's success, what they were thinking when they signed Allen Iverson, the decision to bring Lester Hudson to the Grizzlies, what is the next step for the team to bring them to next level, and why young teams struggle at winning NBA Championships

    Rajon talked about what is the most important stat for him when he looks at the box score, how he feels his defense has been over the last month, that a lot of his creative plays just happen in the spur of the moment, his thoughts on what went wrong for the Celtics against the Nets, that he is getting a better feel for his body, and what the Nate Robinson trade meant for him and if it changes his game at all

    Doc joins Butch and Steve for his weekly appearance on the show. Doc talks about Paul Pierce’s dust-up with Stephen Jackson, why his team seems to struggle so mightily at home, and keeping his veteran players from getting bored with the monotony of the regular season.

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    Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton made an appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show Wednesday morning to talk about the Marc Savard situation and explain why none of his teammates responded when the center was felled by a hit to the head from Pittsburgh's Matt Cooke on Sunday.

    Mike talked about if he believes there was intent to injure on Matt Cooke's hit on Marc Savard, if he thinks Cooke should be suspended, how the Bruins should have had a direct response immediately after the hit, that people saying going after Sidney Crosby with a cheap shot in retaliation is ridiculous, that the Bruins are too soft as a team, and his thoughts on the job Colin Campbell has done as the league's disciplinarian

    Mike talked about Don Cherry's comments on Milan Lucic, if he thought Lucic had quit in the fight against Colton Orr, how a lot of Bruins have lost their way this season, if the NHL should shut down for the Olympics in 2014, his thoughts on the entire Olympic hockey tournament, and what he meant by his "Eurotrash" comment and how he didn't expect it to start a firestorm of controversy

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    Nomar talked about a dream coming true by retiring as a member of the Red Sox, when he knew he was ready to call it a career, how he was able to keep a good relationship with Theo even after the trade in 2004, what he wants fans to remember about his career, the impact he had with all the young kids of New England, how he sounds really mellow now after retiring, and his new career as a member of the media

    Big Papi stops by to talk to the guys on their final day broadcasting from spring training at Fort Myers. David talks about how he can make sure he gets off to a better start this year as well as his future with the Sox.

    Kevin talked about his offseason workouts and what he did to prepare for Spring Training, if players ever discuss and focus on the newer statistics in baseball, what his approach is when he comes to the plate, where he would like to see himself in the batting order, if Spring Training is too long, what he has seen so far from Jose Iglesias, and how he is letting fans decide his facial hair for the first week of the season all for a good cause

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