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Peter Gammons

Peter Gammons

Peter Gammons joins The Big Show to discuss the Yankees 27th world championship and the offseason moves for the Red Sox.

Audio|Thu, 5 Nov 2009|More from The Big Show

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“…We're excited that portrait that alternate -- only all it will all breaking ball. . And that you warrior a little bit about. It numerically. On the side solutions election killed there. …”

Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports/MLB Network

Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports/MLB Network

Ken talked about Cliff Lee and the Phillies winning Game 1 of the World Series, the decision to pitch Pedro Martinez in Game 2 and his very interesting press conference yesterday in the Bronx, if the Phillies were built like an AL team, AJ Burnett having something to prove, and the offensive problems for the Yankees

Audio|Thu, 29 Oct 2009|More from Red Sox Baseball Coverage

|breaking ball found at6:44

“…generally abuses -- that I have not. Yet know how breaking ball as good. Going to strike would be an advantage. The good thing that we don't know is how -- yet go to …”

Keith Law with Mutt and Bradford

Keith Law with Mutt and Bradford

Keith Law from ESPN.com joins Mutt and Bradford to discuss "meaningful" stats, the Red Sox offseason, and intelligence tests.

Audio|Sun, 25 Oct 2009|More from Red Sox Baseball Coverage

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“…of times early but settled in 9490. Seven with an out pitch breaking ball -- on a strike. He called it purple heart like a -- almost to the mid eighties. And -- have repeated the …”

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For Buchholz, October Opportunity Finally Arrives

... the beginning of the spring. In exhibition games, they wanted to see him employ a different plan of attack than the breaking ball-heavy desperation that was constantly on display down the stretch in ’08. For innings and outings at a time ...

WEEI.com | 10 Oct 2009

How Daniel Bard Got His Groove (and Career) Back

... part due to a miscommunication about his mechanics. The team had talked with Bard about getting more on top of his breaking ball, primarily through the position of his fingers on the ball. The right-hander took that to mean delivery the ball ...

WEEI.com | 06 Oct 2009

Five Things We Learned: Daisuke Sure Looks Like a Postseason Starter

... slider. Most importantly, Wagner looked in complete command, keeping his fastball down at the knees and locating his breaking ball on the corners. THE RED SOX WOULD LOVE TO SEE JACOBY ELLSBURY WITH 70 STEALS Ellsbury attempted to steal third ...

WEEI.com | 03 Oct 2009

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What Did the Sox Give Up for Hermida?

... changeup, a fringe-average fastball (high-80s, perhaps ticking 90 or 91) that he throws for strikes, and a breaking ball that remains a work in progress. The fastball/changeup combination suggests a pitcher better suited for the rotation ...

Blog | 06 Nov 2009 | More from Full Count

Curt Schilling on The Big Show, 10/30

... be cool it’s going to help Pedro in some ways, especially having a change-up in cold weather as opposed to a breaking-ball being a primary pitch. He’s going to hope to get six or seven out of Pedro at the most. That lineup can chew you up ...

Blog | 30 Oct 2009 | More from 38 Pitches

Ken Rosenthal on D&H 10/29

... scoring team in the majors, a team that generally abuses guys with that kind of stuff. He has to know how, if his breaking ball is good, that will be an advantage. The other thing that we don’t know is how tight are the Yankees going to be ...

Blog | 29 Oct 2009 | More from Full Count

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    Peter Gammons

    Peter Gammons joins The Big Show to discuss the Yankees 27th world championship and the offseason moves for the Red Sox.

    Buster Olney, ESPN

    Buster talked about the payrolls in MLB, the money issue becoming a major issue in the game, if Mark Teixeira would have given the Sox the edge over the Yankees if they had signed him this past offseason, what the Yankees will do with Matsui and Damon, and what he would do if he was the GM of the Boston Red Sox

    Ken Rosenthal, Fox Sports/MLB Network

    Ken broke down what he saw in the confrontation between Cole Hamels and Brett Myers, Pedro Martinez starting Game 6 in the Bronx, who he thinks will win the World Series and MVP, why Ryan Howard has been such a mess against New York, and Mark McGwire's return to baseball

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    Junior Seau, Patriots LB

    Junior joins the Big Show on Patriots Friday to preview the Dolphins match-up coming up this Sunday.

    Dan Koppen and Logan Mankins, Patriots OLs

    Dan and Logan discussed Joey Porter's comments about the Patriots but that they are more concerned about what happens on the field, what is the strength of the Dolphins defense, and what they did with their bye week and if it is tough coming back after a week off

    Peter King, SI/NBC Sports

    Peter talked about the mess that both the Cleveland and Oakland franchises are in, the Patriots and Dolphins matching up on Sunday in Foxboro, Joey Porter's comments about Tom Brady and the Pats, and that Mike Shanahan and Jon Gruden will coach next year if anyone offers them a head coaching position

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    Mike Milbury, NHL TV Analyst

    Mike joins the guys to talk about the Bruins' rough start to the season, the injuries to Lucic and Savard, and who deserves more blame: the coaches or players

    Milan Lucic, Bruins Forward

    Milan discussed his new three-year contract extension with the Bruins, how the deal actually came about, his love for playing in Boston, the expectations for him and his team this season, and of course how his fantasy football team, the 5 Minute Majors, are doing in the Davio's Football League

    Claude Julien, Bruins Head Coach

    Claude talked about last year ending on a disappointing note but looked ahead to this year and discussed the new players adjusting to the Bruins system, players returning from injuries, and helped preview the 2009-10 Bruins team

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    Paul Pierce, Celtics Forward

    The captain of the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, discussed the team gelling together so quickly, how Rajon Rondo is one of the best point guards in the game, Rasheed Wallace fitting in great with the Celtics, Antoine Walker's financial woes and managing his own money, his upcoming charity bowling event, "The Truth Strikes Again", and his friendship with President Bill Clinton

    Doc Rivers, Celtics Head Coach

    Doc joins John and Gerry to recap the C's 6-0 start. Doc also talks about his teams "Sleep Doctor" and his new favorite TV show

    Danny Ainge

    Danny joins the Big Show for his weekly segment and breaks down the Celtics hot start and the new contract for Rajon Rondo.

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