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Why is this draft pick so important to Red Sox?… Vitek and pitchers Brandon Workman and Anthony Ranaudo , who were both taken as a result of the Sox parting ways with Billy Wagner and Jason Bay after the ’09 season. Clay Buchholz ( Pedro Martinez ) and Jacoby Ellsbury ( Orlando Cabrera ) are …
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So Who are These Prospects the Sox Acquired and How Can They Help? -- Dale and Alex Continue Their AnalysisDale asks Alex to give us the details on who these prospects coming from LA are and what we can expect from each. Alex thoroughly lists and breaks down their strengths and weaknesses.
Carter a couple years ago. When he went the Mets in the Billy Wagner deal and the Yankees just a kind of muddy the waters put in a claim on him. I've just just to make
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Minihane and Royle Kick Things Off Looking at the Upcoming Season for the Sox
Kirk Minihane and Jen Royle get their show going talking about the goings-on in Ft Myers and the relatively quiet Spring Training. They discuss Bobby V, Carl Crawfor et al. Bottom line - PITCHING!
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Mut & Lou’s reaction to Jonathan Papelbon signing with the PhilliesThe guys give their take on Pap to the Phillies. They say that they don’t think that Papelbon wanted to be in Boston anyways, and hash out what the Red Sox are to do about the vacant closer’s position.
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Rob Bradford joins Dale Arnold and Troy Brown in studio to talk Red Sox - Yankees, Jacoby Ellsbury, and AJ Burnett's struggles against the Red Sox.The Red Sox look to take away another series win against the Yankees tonight. AJ Burnett continues to struggle not only against the Red Sox, but against the rest of the American League. Also, Jacoby Ellsbury continues to make his case for American League MVP. Dale Arnold, Troy Brown, and Rob Bradford discuss all of these topics and more.
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Curt Schilling, ESPN analyst, calls into Sports Saturday to talk about Tim Wakefield, David Ortiz, and Jonathan Papelbon.
Curt Schilling joins John Ryder, Kirk Minihane, and Rob Bradford to share his thoughts on another missed opportunity for win # 200 for Wakefield, the future of David Ortiz and Jonathan Papelbon in Red Sox unifroms, and Theo Epstein possibly going to Chicago to help the Cubs end their World Series drought.
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How many years should the Red Sox offer Jonathan Papelbon?Both Mut and Lou agree that it would make sense for the Boston Red Sox to re-sign closer Jonathan Papelbon but at what cost and how many years?
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The war chest: Why 2012 might be a good year for Red Sox to have financial flexibility
… 3 million in their war chest, they acquired reliever Billy Wagner for the final weeks of the season and the playoffs ..... Kotsay ) and 2009 (when they added Victor Martinez and Wagner ). They had limited reserves in 2010 (when they stood pat …
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The value of letting them walk: How the Red Sox have done by letting free agents leave
… than it is as a DH. 2009-10 Billy Wagner to the Braves : +2.2 WAR in one ..... Bryce Brentz (No. 36) ANALYSIS: Wagner was tremendous for the Braves ..... benefited tremendously had they retained Wagner , as their bullpen was a year-long …
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A look at why Jonathan Papelbon is headed to Philadelphia
… With the sting of the last four-plus-year deals dished out to Joe Nathan , Francisco Cordero, B.J. Ryan and Billy Wagner still fresh, breaking another barrier was going to be a tall task. But he did it. The four-year, $50 million …
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Money in the ninth: Ryan Madson deal raises bar for Jonathan Papelbon, closer market
… least four years at a minimum of $9 million per season. Three of the closers who signed those deals (B.J. Ryan, Billy Wagner , Nathan) lost at least one year to injury (and in the case of Ryan, it was closer to three years), one hails from …
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Jonathan Papelbon bracing himself for the brave new world of free agency
… com in spring training) is in his sights. The days of the five-year deals afforded former closers B.J. Ryan and Billy Wagner may be a thing of the past. And the age of the four-year contract for game-enders might have taken another turn …
Blogs
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Nuggetpalooza Red Sox preview: 25 guys, 25 nuggets
… 300 batters from each side of the plate and allow an average of .195 or lower to each: Andrew Bailey – Right: .194; Left: .182 Billy Wagner – Right: .186; Left: .190 Carlos Marmol – Right: .182; Left: .176 Neftali Feliz – Right: .189; Left: .158 — …
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Red Sox among four teams interested in closer Francisco Cordero
… One other notable element from Stringfellow: Two clubs have called about another of his clients, Billy Wagner , this offseason. Wagner — who has 422 career saves, two shy of John Franco for the most of all time by a left-hander — hasn’t pitched …
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Nuggetpalooza: Week in review
… – Trivia answer: With 142 career appearances of 1+ innings and no baserunners, Papelbon ranks 55th all-time. Here are the top three: 352 – Trevor Hoffman 339 – Mariano Rivera 305 – Billy Wagner Enjoy your week!
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Daniel Bard on The Big Show: I’m not ‘locked into any one role’
… bit different.” Bard also said that he learned from Billy Wagner about the importance of the set-up role. “I was able to watch Pap and we brought Billy Wagner in that year and he was setting up for Pap too,” Bard …
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Bard on Big Show: Open to changing roles
… involved either way." Bard also said that he learned from Billy Wagner about the importance of the set-up role. "I was able to watch Pap and we brought Billy Wagner in that year and he was setting up for Pap too," Bard …
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It Is What It Is Cast: Examining the New England Patriots offseason
In the latest edition of the "It Is What It Is" podcast, Chris Price and CSNNE's Mike Giardi take a look at the Patriots offseason on both sides of the ball, try and get a handle on which new guys will make an impact first, and whether or not the Patriots have altered their style when it comes to drafting and developing wide receivers.
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk on Tebow's release
Mike Florio joined the program to discuss the Jets decision to release Tim Tebow, he said the situation is as disaster all around for the Jets and that the problems begins with owner Woody Johnson. Mike also said that he was disappointed with the Pats moving back in the first round.
Mike Petraglia, WEEI.com, Sits Down with Butch Stearns to Help Break Down the Pats Draft
One of the hardest working men in the biz, Mike Petraglia aka "Trags", sits down with Butch Stearns live in Foxborough to help break down all the latest Pats moves. He discusses his reaction to the trade in Round 1 and the guys those picks produced. Also, the boys talk about the decent trade the Pats made in acquiring LeGarrette Blount from Tampa Bay for Jeff Demps and a 7th rounder.
Celtics President Danny A…
Celtics President Danny Ainge with Salk and Holley
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
Jackie MacMullan, ESPNBoston.com: "Gut" tells me Doc will stay
Jackie Mac joins the show to discuss the trade rumors swirling around Paul Pierce, KG, Doc Rivers and the Celtics. She also discusses the future of the Celtics head coach.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith on his rumored Celtics Clippers trade
Stephen A. joined the program to discuss the trade rumors he has reported regarding a possible trade including Doc Rivers and the Clippers. Stephen A. also told the guys that he has heard that Danny and Doc may be tiring of working together.
John Farrell pregame befo…
John Farrell pregame before the middle game of the Minnesota series
Joe Castiglione talked to John Farrell before the second game against the Twins. The manager said that the Sox can win with small-ball or with big-ball.
Will Middlebrooks with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien live from the dugout
Will Middlebrooks hit a 3-run double in the top of the 9th inning to power the Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Rays tonight. He joined Joe & Dave after the final call live from the dugout.
Larry Lucchino on the Sox recent struggles
Larry joined the program to discuss the teams recent struggles and informed the guys that it is still early in the season. Larry also said that he still has faith that Daniel bard can turn things around.
Matt Bartkowski, Bruins D…
Matt Bartkowski, Bruins D: Coaches and teammates have made him comfortable
Bruins rookie defenseman Matt Bartkowski has emerged as one of the young stars of the team and he joins Mut and Tom Caron to discuss his role on the team, why he's confident, and the trade that almost sent him to Calgary.
Andy Brickley, NESN: Keep Bartkowski in lineup
Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss the Bruins Game 1 win over the Rangers, the play of the three young Bruins defensemen, and the fatigue Jagr has shown on the ice.
Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on Game 1 Bruins Rangers
Pierre McGuire joins Tom Caron and Mut to discuss the Bruins young defensemen, the intensity and energy level in the game, and the Rangers offense.
Shawn Thornton on his message to Seguin in Game 7 against the Leafs
Shawn joined the program to discuss another overtime win for the Bruins. When asked about Game 7 against Toronto, Thornton said that he would like to keep his specific comments in the dressing room private, but acknowledged that he encouraged Tyler Seguin to up his play and it paid off in overtime.
NESN's Barry Pederson on Bruins Rangers game one
Barry joined the guys to help breakdown the Bruins overtime win last night in game one. Barry said that he has rarely seen a team dominate as much as the Bruins yet be forced to an overtime.
Rangers superfan Boomer Esiason on the Bruins game 1 win
Boomer joined the program to discuss the tough loss for his beloved Rangers. Boomer told the guys that Lundqvist will be better in game two and predicted a seven game series.
Matt Bartkowski, Bruins D…
Matt Bartkowski, Bruins D: Coaches and teammates have made him comfortable
Bruins rookie defenseman Matt Bartkowski has emerged as one of the young stars of the team and he joins Mut and Tom Caron to discuss his role on the team, why he's confident, and the trade that almost sent him to Calgary.
Kevin Millar, Former Red Sox 1B, on Sox struggles
Millar joins the show to discuss the recent Sox slide, Jacoby Ellsbury's lack of power, and hitting in the big leagues.
Andy Brickley, NESN: Keep Bartkowski in lineup
Andy Brickley joins the show to discuss the Bruins Game 1 win over the Rangers, the play of the three young Bruins defensemen, and the fatigue Jagr has shown on the ice.
An hour with Jack: Breaki…
An hour with Jack: Breaking down the Bruins OT win over the Rangers with NESN's Jack Edwards
We talk all things game one with Jack Edwards of NESN, and get to hear a little from Jack's Finnish protege as well.
Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 05/17/13
We tackle four topics we haven't yet touched upon today.. Joe Thornton and disappointing former Boston athletes, parking in Boston, buying jersey numbers and more...
Yo Soy Traction! Rob Gronkowski now may need back surgery in addition to his 4th surgery on his injured wrist.
We talk about the report that Rob Gronkowski may now be a candidate for back surgery with a disc problem. Is Gronk just an injury prone guy? Or is he not rehabbing proberly? Can the Pats build an offense around a guy who is so inconsistently on the field? We discuss.
Daily Planet Thursday May…
Daily Planet Thursday May 9th
The Bruins have almost finished raking the Leafs, the Red Sox struggle from the mound, Miami Heat fans show their level of class.
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
Daily Planet Wednesday May 8th
Daily Planet Tuesday May 7th
Today on the Daily Planet the Bruins take a 2-1 series lead, the Red Sox get a run-off win, and we hear about cannibals and bible thieves.
Salk and Holley's Miked U…
Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/17/13
Sounds like a prostate exam to me!
Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/16/13
Damn New Yorkers!
Salk and Holley's Miked Up and Answer the Question - 05/15/13
Sauce Man stylings!
Buster Olney, ESPN: Ellsbury play will hurt him in free agency
Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the muddled AL East, the average play of Ellsbury and how that will affect him in free agency, and Tropicana Field.
More from this showLinda calls in to describ…
Linda calls in to describe the scene on Dexter St in Watertown
Linda explains how the shootout transpired in Watertown during the early morning hours. She saw the first suspect mortally wounded and police beginning the manhunt for the second suspect.
More from this showBoston bombing hero Jeff …
Boston bombing hero Jeff Bauman: "He's dead and I'm still here"
Jeff Bauman, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, joined the show to give the guys an update of his condition and a first-hand account of that terrible day. Jeff told the guys how he wrote the description of the bomber as soon as he could. Mr. Bauman added that he is aided every day with the knowledge that he is alive and the terrorist that detonated the bomb is dead.
More from this showDanny Ainge dispels the r…
Danny Ainge dispels the rumors: "I have the best coach in the NBA"
We check in with Danny Ainge for our first talk to him since the Celtics season ended last weekend. We talk about the future of the team, KG, Pierce, Doc Rivers and more, as Danny directly answers the rumors being floated by ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
More from this showDale Arnold likes the Bru…
Dale Arnold likes the Bruins over the Rangers
Dale Arnold joined the program to preview the Bruins Rangers series with John, Gerry and Kirk. Dale thinks the Bruins have the advantage in the series over New York.
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05/15/13 10:31 pm EST Maybe Jack Edwards isn't that bad [..]- 05/15/13 10:31 pm EST
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05/18/13 03:19 am EST Could this be the smartest Red Sox [..]- 05/18/13 03:19 am EST
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05/17/13 08:40 am EST How Will found his way: Retracing [..]- 05/17/13 08:40 am EST
How Will found his way: Retracing Middlebrooks' path to Red Sox, away from [..] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Thursday night could have had a very different twist. -
05/15/13 01:34 pm EST Five looming positional battles [..]- 05/15/13 01:34 pm EST
Five looming positional battles for Patriots in 2013 It’s only May, but the way the Patriots roster is starting to shape up, there are going [..] -
05/16/13 08:26 am EST The metrognome: Dustin Pedroia [..]- 05/16/13 08:26 am EST
The metrognome: Dustin Pedroia remains the steadying marvel of the Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- He is the constant. When he does not feel good, he contributes. When [..] -
05/15/13 03:39 pm EST Here goes nothing: Young [..]- 05/15/13 03:39 pm EST
Here goes nothing: Young defensemen ready to rock for Bruins He’s the fourth-most experienced playoff defenseman the Bruins have right now, and [..]
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05/18/13 03:19 am EST Could this be the smartest Red Sox [..]- 05/18/13 03:19 am EST
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05/17/13 02:36 pm EST Dougie Hamilton doesn't feel like [..]- 05/17/13 02:36 pm EST
Dougie Hamilton doesn't feel like a rookie anymore It’s been quite the rookie season for Dougie Hamilton. In short, he’s gone [..] -
05/17/13 09:13 am EST Trags Bag: Will Bruins-Rangers be [..]- 05/17/13 09:13 am EST
Trags Bag: Will Bruins-Rangers be another epic Boston-New York bout? We’ve been down this road so many times in the last 14 years, it almost seems [..] -
05/17/13 08:40 am EST How Will found his way: Retracing [..]- 05/17/13 08:40 am EST
How Will found his way: Retracing Middlebrooks' path to Red Sox, away from [..] ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Thursday night could have had a very different twist. When Will [..] -
05/17/13 02:03 am EST Rangers miss an opportunity with [..]- 05/17/13 02:03 am EST
Rangers miss an opportunity with B's bruised For all the flak we’ve given the Bruins for not taking advantage of opportunities, [..] -
05/16/13 08:26 am EST The metrognome: Dustin Pedroia [..]- 05/16/13 08:26 am EST
The metrognome: Dustin Pedroia remains the steadying marvel of the Red Sox ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- He is the constant. When he does not feel good, he contributes. [..]
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05/18/13 06:24 pm EST Jacoby Ellsbury was slated for off [..]- 05/18/13 06:24 pm EST
Jacoby Ellsbury was slated for off day, but Shane Victorino not quite ready Red Sox manager John Farrell had planned to give Jacoby Ellsbury his first day [..] -
05/18/13 05:27 pm EST Saturday’s Red Sox-Twins [..]- 05/18/13 05:27 pm EST
Saturday’s Red Sox-Twins matchups: Ryan Dempster vs. Scott Diamond The Red Sox look to extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday [..] -
05/18/13 04:00 pm EST Dennis Seidenberg skates, [..]- 05/18/13 04:00 pm EST
Dennis Seidenberg skates, won’t return for Game 2 The Bruins got a couple of positive signs regarding their injured defensemen [..] -
05/18/13 03:48 pm EST Red Sox lineup: Shane Victorino, [..]- 05/18/13 03:48 pm EST
Red Sox lineup: Shane Victorino, Stephen Drew sit MINNEAPOLIS - Shane Victorino is out of the lineup for a second consecutive [..] -
05/18/13 10:30 am EST Red Sox minor league roundup: Matt [..]- 05/18/13 10:30 am EST
Red Sox minor league roundup: Matt Barnes settles in; Jackie Bradley, Garin Cecchini hit the ground running; Bryce Brentz walks off Right-hander Matt Barnes has now settled into a string of consistently solid [..] -
05/17/13 11:35 pm EST Closing Time: Jonny Gomes’ [..]- 05/17/13 11:35 pm EST
Closing Time: Jonny Gomes’ sacrifice fly hands Red Sox extra-inning win over Twins MINNEAPOLIS - Jonny Gomes and the Red Sox did just enough. After struggling [..]
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05/18/13 03:19 am EST Could this be the smartest Red Sox [..]- 05/18/13 03:19 am EST
Could this be the smartest Red Sox team since '07? "This is a smart team, in terms of guys knowing the game, how it's to be played, what [..] -
05/17/13 08:40 am EST How Will found his way: Retracing [..]- 05/17/13 08:40 am EST
How Will found his way: Retracing Middlebrooks' path to Red Sox, away from Rays ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Thursday night could have had a very different twist. When Will [..] -
05/15/13 01:34 pm EST Five looming positional battles [..]- 05/15/13 01:34 pm EST
Five looming positional battles for Patriots in 2013 It’s only May, but the way the Patriots roster is starting to shape up, there are going [..] -
05/06/13 11:24 am EST 'Smooth' operator: Breaking down [..]- 05/06/13 11:24 am EST
'Smooth' operator: Breaking down Aaron Dobson's game with his former OC For a long time, it's been the one missing piece of the Patriots passing game. New England [..] -
05/17/13 02:36 pm EST Dougie Hamilton doesn't feel like [..]- 05/17/13 02:36 pm EST
Dougie Hamilton doesn't feel like a rookie anymore It’s been quite the rookie season for Dougie Hamilton. In short, he’s gone from [..] -
05/04/13 07:10 am EST Cold hard truth hits Pierce: C's [..]- 05/04/13 07:10 am EST
Cold hard truth hits Pierce: C's career could be over Is this really how it ends for Paul Pierce in a Celtics uniform? When Terrence Williams came [..]
