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  1. Red Sox minor league roundup: The uniqueness of Mookie Betts; Anthony Ranaudo strong in struggle; Garin Cecchini’s standout year continues

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    Sun, 19 May 2013

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    … year, had a standout game, going 4-for-5 with his fifth homer of the year. The 26-year-old is leading the Eastern League in doubles (14) and extra-base hits (23). He’s hitting .283/.327/.520 on the year. HIGH-A SALEM …

  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Henry Owens’ eye-opening progress; Michael Almanzar’s year as a prospect; Daniel Bard remains resolute; Mookie Betts remains astonishing

    Blog

    Fri, 17 May 2013

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    … and the Carolina League as well as (until recently) the cold Northeast climate while playing in Portland and the Eastern League . If he continues to show the ability to remain selective, it’s possible that he could enjoy a power surge as …

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  1. Carolina League
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  3. New York-Penn League
  4. Runs Batted In
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  1. Minor Details Ep. 46: Michael Almanzar, late-blooming prospect

    Audio

    04/28/2013

    One of the most intriguing developments in the Red Sox system in the first month of 2013 has been the emergence of Michael Almanzar -- dismissed long ago by most of the industry as a non-prospect -- as an impact player, in his seventh professional season. But at 22, he's young enough to claim legitimate prospect status, even if it's arriving after most assumed that his window had closed. Kevin Boles, who managed Almanzar in 2008 and 2009 in Single-A Greenville and is now reunited with him in Double-A Portland, discusses Almanzar's development and why he's a candidate to be a quote-unquote "late-blooming" prospect. Boles also discusses other interesting prospect performances in the early stages of Portland's season.

  2. Minor Details Ep. 40: Red Sox top 10 prospects with Baseball America's Jim Callis

    Audio

    10/31/2012

    Baseball America released its ranking of the top 10 prospects in the Red Sox farm system on Wednesday, with shortstop Xander Bogaerts topping the list, followed (in order) by CF Jackie Bradley Jr., RHP Matt Barnes, RHP Allen Webster, LHP Henry Owens, C Blake Swihart, 3B Garin Cecchini, OF Bryce Brentz, SS Jose Iglesias and SS Deven Marrero. Jim Callis of Baseball America joins the show to explain the rankings and to discuss a number of prospects who didn't make the cut, while also giving his assessment of the state of the Red Sox farm system.

  3. Minor Details Ep. 39: Red Sox farm director Ben Crockett

    Audio

    09/29/2012

    Red Sox director of player development Ben Crockett answers listener questions on a number of Red Sox prospects, including Matt Barnes, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Bryce Brentz, Anthony Ranaudo and many more.

  4. Minor Details Ep. 13: Anthony Rizzo and the merits of being young

    Audio

    06/28/2011

    While it is, in some ways, surprising for Anthony Rizzo to be in the majors at age 21 -- just six months after being traded by the Red Sox to the Padres in the Adrian Gonzalez deal -- in some ways, that development simply represents the continuation of a career-long theme. In this episode of Minor Details, Rizzo discusses what it means to be young and in the majors, as well as the development path that got him to the big leagues ahead of his projected schedule.

  5. Alex Speier, WEEI.com

    Audio

    12/04/2010

    Mut talks with Alex Speier about the Adrian Gonzalex rumors, what the signing could mean for the team next season and how it could affect the Red Sox signing more players in the off-season.

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Columns

  1. The unveiling: As he readies for his close-up, a history of Xander Bogaerts' first impressions

    Columns

    02/21/2013

    … resulted in a promotion to the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs, for whom Bogaerts was the youngest position player in the Eastern League last year. He defied his youth, hitting .302/.378/.505/.883. Joppie once again witnessed "the wow factor …

  2. The dark horse: Knuckleballer Steven Wright hopes to turn heads in Red Sox camp

    Columns

    02/06/2013

    … once again competing on the mound, and enjoying considerable success. He was named an All-Star in the Double-A Eastern League while holding opponents to the lowest batting average of any qualifying starter in that league. Though Wright was …

  3. What the trade of Stolmy Pimentel says about Red Sox prospect pool

    Columns

    12/31/2012

    … 7 batters and walked 3.3 per nine innings. There were flashes of the ability to dominate older hitters in the Eastern League (for instance, he gave up just two hits in six shutout innings in his last start of the year, completing a four …

  4. Fishing for Trout: Do Red Sox prospects move too slowly?

    Columns

    11/13/2012

    … the minors. At 19, Bogaerts was the second youngest position player in the Carolina League and the youngest in the Eastern League . He’s already moving quickly. It would be hard to say that there's a screaming need for him to move any faster …

  5. Is Xander Bogaerts the Red Sox' shortstop of the future (and when does the future begin)?

    Columns

    10/31/2012

    … offense and b) he was the second-youngest position player in the Carolina League and the youngest in the Double-A Eastern League . “He’s a special kid. It’s amazing how every year he gets better. You talk about being 19 years old, he’s …

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Blogs

  1. Red Sox minor league roundup: The Anthony Rizzo void leaves long-term questions at first

    Blog

    05/14/2013

    … at 23, it’s worth noting that he’s the same age as Rizzo, with Shaw hitting .231/.369/.364 in the Eastern League while Rizzo is comfortably enmeshed in the heart of the Cubs lineup in the big leagues. Also in Double-A, Almanzar …

  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Garin Cecchini heeds mother’s advice; Anthony Ranaudo shutting down everyone (including lefties); Betts being Pedroia-ish

    Blog

    05/13/2013

    … a 5-1 record (his wins are tied for most in the Eastern League ), 1.38 ERA (second in the league), 41 strikeouts ..... strikeouts per walk, a 0.85 WHIP (first in the Eastern League ) and a .172 batting average against (second in …

  3. Red Sox minor league roundup: Xander Bogaerts, Jose Iglesias take their walks, Mookie Betts is unstoppable, Brian Johnson gets a ‘W’

    Blog

    05/11/2013

    … dating to April 11. In that time, he’s hitting .313/.400/.530, with his .930 OPS ranking sixth in the Eastern League during that time — an impressive feat over a full month given that he is the youngest position player in the league …

  4. Red Sox minor league roundup: Reins loosening on Rubby De La Rosa; Ks pile up for Brandon Workman; Jackie Bradley Jr. sidelined

    Blog

    05/06/2013

    … year-old has pitched at least five innings in each of his six starts to date with 42 strikeouts (second most in the Eastern League ) and just eight walks in 35 1/3 innings. Opponents are hitting .176 against him, with both lefties (.163 …

  5. Red Sox minor league roundup: As Felix Doubront falters, Allen Webster dominates; epic homer for Xander Bogaerts; Garin Cecchini, hottest hitter in minors?

    Blog

    05/04/2013

    … power that has established Bogaerts, at an incredibly young age (at 20, he’s the youngest position player in the Eastern League ) as such a fascinating talent. In his last 14 games, Bogaerts is now hitting .397/.470/.672 with nine …

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Audio On Demand

It Is What It Is Cast: Ex…

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 Lackey postgame gues…

John Lackey postgame guest after the last game of the Minnesota series

Joe Castiglione talked with John Lackey after he picked up the W against the Twins. Lackey threw seven innings, and retired the 1st twelve batters of the game.

John Farrell pregame before the last game of the Minnesota series

Dave O'Brien talked to John Farrell before the end of the Twins series. The Sox skipper said that Big Papi's success is no surprise given his work ethic.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Dale and DJ Continue Thei…

Dale and DJ Continue Their Preview of Bruins/Rangers and Discuss the Power Play on Sports Sunday

Dale and DJ roll on with their puck talk and chat some more about the goalie matchup in this series, as well as the lack of a quality power play for both of these teams. In fact, DJ says the Rangers are even worse on the PP than the B’s! The guys also get into the resurgence of Milan Lucic and his deceptive speed and grit. Dale and DJ talk about the similar styles of play for these teams and look forward to Game 2.

Dale Arnold and DJ Bean Discuss Claude vs Tortorella, Tyler Seguin and more About Bruins/Rangers

Dale and DJ get into the two coaches and their polar opposite styles and demeanor. Both teams play a similar style, but the coaches certainly convey their messages in a different way. Dale isn't buying the Tortorella hype and thinks he's a little overrated. DJ thinks he's a good coach, but isn't a fan of anti-media stance. The guys also talk about Jagr and how he has not lived up to the hype. They weren't expecting him to light it up or be the savior, but DJ says he wasn't prepared for just how slow the aging veteran is. Another big topic for B's fans this season is the play of Tyler Seguin and why he has yet to become the superstar everyone anticipates he will be. This leads to Claude Julien's style and if he does actually have something against the younger players. That Iginla trade shows its ugly head again as well.

It's a Black and Gold Sports Sunday -- Dale Arnold and DJ Bean Preview Game 2 of the Bruins/Rangers Series

WEEI.com's DJ Bean joins Dale in studio for Sports Sunday to discuss the Bruins playoff run. Game 2 is later today and the guys discuss the results of the first game of the series. They get into the construction of the lines for the B's and if they would make any changes. DJ has a few ideas for the lines today. The boys also discuss the two goalies - Tuukka vs Henrik Lundqvist and wonder why people automatically think the Rangers have the edge at goalie. Finally, they get into the legacy and the decisions of Claude Julien and Peter Chiarelli.

Shawn Thornton on his mes…

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.

Linda 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.

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Danny 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.

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Buster Olney, ESPN: Ellsb…

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.

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Dale 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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Rangers superfan Boomer E…

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.

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