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Weeks out of the season at this point, and the hot topic remains the Red Sox and their ultimate demise. Fans and media still want to know how this all happened and how it's going to be put back together again.
Mikey is sickened by David Ortiz comments about doubting a return to the Red Sox because of all the drama and issues surrounding the team. A lot of Red Sox fans aren't pleased with it and feel the team may need to start from scratch.
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and Packers and are going to lose all three games. But not all news is bad, Chicago fans: At least you've got Carlos Zambrano locked up for the next two years at a cool $38 million. -- ST. LOUIS (+5) over Philadelphia Steven Jackson
Sox. As of Saturday, when Ortiz cleared the Green Monster in the bottom of the fourth-inning against Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano for a two-run homer, there have been 299 subsequent jogs around the bases in the regular season. Ortiz is now
that a "big-game pitcher" would be on the mound in, well, big games. No chance of a Zito or Mike Hampton or Carlos Zambrano -sized flop here. At the worst you'd get a perfectly representative third starter. Well, he has been durable
signed Doubront for a bonus of about $150,000 in July 2004. And like that, the 16-year-old who once watched Carlos Zambrano make his way from Carabobo to the Majors was on the same path. Doubront pitched — and struggled — that year in
the negotiations weren’t all that out of the ordinary. Beckett came in with a high figure -- asking upwards of Carlos Zambrano ’s five-year, $91 million deal that includes a vesting option for another $19.25 in 2013. That’s what
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that is probably the most logical The Red Sox aren’t going to get Starlin Castro . They’re not going to take [ Carlos ] Zambrano or [ Alfonso ] Soriano , who they’ll probably end up releasing anyway. I think it will maybe be Jackson or a couple of
coaching staff and that the team will try to move John Lackey, possibly for a similarly bad contract like Barry Zito or Carlos Zambrano , although Gammons acknowledged neither option was appealing. "It's going to be hard to bring John Lackey back
ahead of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley , former Mariners outfielder Milton Bradley and suspended Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano . Two Red Sox made the list: Kevin Youkilis (10) and Josh Beckett (11). Other names on the list include Yankees
shot himself in the leg. ♦ Controversial Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano had another implosion, fleeing the clubhouse after being ..... to “pay whatever it takes to make him go away.” Zambrano has about $23 million left on his $91.5 million
The Cubs placed Carlos Zambrano on the disqualified list Saturday ..... reported Sunday. The move came after Zambrano was ejected from Friday’s game ..... Braves. Cubs teammates did not support Zambrano or question the move. “He’s made his bed
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 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.
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.
Grande talked to Doc before Game 3 against the 76ers about a switch on offense, and about the grind of postseasons.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
NESN's Andy Brickley joined Dennis and Callahan to discuss the NHL playoffs and preview game 7 of the Bruins and Captials.
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!
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,
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.
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.
Smoltz gives his opinion on the Beckett golf outing, talks about the struggles of Clay Buchholz, and Daniel Bard.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
More from this showJermaine 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.
More from this showPaw 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.
More from this showWade 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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