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Buster Olney, ESPN

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

Audio|Thu, 5 Nov 2009|More from Red Sox Baseball Coverage

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“…regret and defensive skills is gonna eating ups in the that the designated hitter next year in year after that. Are you wouldn't surprise me they were to basically put off perceptible payment and that's who …”

Mike Lupica, NY Daily News

Mike Lupica, NY Daily News

Our guy from the NY Daily News, Mike Lupica, joins D&C to talk Yankees, Jets and Giants and pump his new book "Million Dollar Throw"

Audio|Thu, 5 Nov 2009|More from Dennis and Callahan

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“…just. As they had separate unit is to create make it nifty designated hitter Tom. Damon it's impossible not like John Damon and and the closer. Is one of the prince's that I have ever gotten …”

Buster Olney, ESPN

Buster Olney, ESPN

Buster joined the guys from Yankee Stadium and discussed his thoughts on the upcoming League Championship Series, where he thinks Jason Bay could end up, the Yankees probably not spending big on an outfielder, and if Joe Torre would actually retire after 2010

Audio|Thu, 15 Oct 2009|More from Red Sox Baseball Coverage

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“…in the first step instrument at each provide the out that the designated hitter -- You know that pat and most of the general managers out a chocolate. So defensively challenged it. A very quickly he's …”

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In Defense of Jason Bay's Defense

... the Red Sox, Olney said: “[Bay] provides the kind of power that the Red Sox need. But he’s basically a designated hitter playing outfield. That’s the assessment of most of the general managers and scouts that I’ve talked with. He’s ...

WEEI.com | 27 Oct 2009

Olney assesses Jason Bay market

... he has talked have described Bay as "basically a designated hitter playing outfield," which will temper the lengththat the Red Sox need. But he’s basically a designated hitter playing outfield. That’s the assessment of most of the general ...

WEEI.com | 15 Oct 2009

Five Things We Learned: The Red Sox Can't Quite Solve This Riddle

... he said. David Ortiz offered an even more bare-bones explanation. “Hit the damn ball,” noted the designated hitter. Kevin Youkilis also went down a similar path. "It’s definitely something where we have to score more ...

WEEI.com | 10 Oct 2009

Blogs

Buster Olney on Dale & Holley 11/5

... because [Jorge] Posada clearly with his regressing defensive skills is going to be eating up some at-bats at designated hitter next year and the year after that. It wouldn’t surprise me if they were to basically put offers out to both Damon and ...

Blog | 05 Nov 2009 | More from Full Count

2004: Where Are They Now?

... The Lineup David Ortiz Current Occupation: Designated hitter, Red Sox 2004 Stats: 150 games, 582 plate appearances 2004 Postseason Role/Stats: Cleanup hitter, designated hitter aka “Mr. Clutch” LDS — 3 games, 16 plate ...

Blog | 27 Oct 2009 | More from Full Count

How a Hitting Coach and Little League Saved Ortiz’ Season

... see the ball and hit it.’” Magadan had spent ample time dissecting Ortiz’ slump, and saw that the Sox designated hitter simply wasn’t himself. There was a great deal of guesswork at the plate, as Ortiz seemed to be anticipating off-speed ...

Blog | 22 Oct 2009 | More from Full Count

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The Five: 10/16/09

The Five: 10/16/09

The Five: 10/16/09

Video|Fri, 16 Oct 2009|More from WEEI Video Library

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“…Provide. That. Designated hitter went up. That and have most general managers got -- with -- so technically challenged that. The very quickly he's gonna go …”

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

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

    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 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 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 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 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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    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 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 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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