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decision. Rewind to the offseason. With the back end of the rotation unsettled, there were cries to add Roy Oswalt or Edwin Jackson or Hiroki Kuroda via free agency. The team could have been compelled to make a deal for Gio Gonzalez of the A
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offseason, or the team’s willingness to sit on the sidelines of the sweepstakes for Yu Darvish or C.J. Wilson or Edwin Jackson or, to date, Roy Oswalt. Those are all symptoms. In many respects, the bigger issue is the root cause that has
24 million (he signed with the Rockies for three years and $31.5 million). Would the Cardinals have offered Edwin Jackson a one-year, $12.5 million deal that would have exceeded the $11 million he’ll make from the Nationals? After Francisco
for people to want their cake and eat it, too, to want the team to keep Scutaro while signing a Roy Oswalt or an Edwin Jackson as well as a Cody Ross, making the sorts of investments to drive the payroll up into the $200 million range
adjustment to its rotation, adding Edwin Jackson in a trade. In October, they ..... Jaime Garcia, Kyle Lohse, Edwin Jackson ) who had been good rather than ..... been made to acquire the likes of Edwin Jackson , Joe Blanton , Jeff Weaver
available on shorter-term and less-expensive commitments, including the well-traveled, durable 28-year-old Edwin Jackson and health risks such as Paul Maholm, Joel Pineiro and Rich Harden . But again, that's not a demographic
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trade the 27-year-old (who is slated to earn $5 million this year) after an offseason in which they acquired Edwin Jackson and Gio Gonzalez. However, to date, the Sox have not been active in their pursuit of the pitcher (who went 10
Wainwright to Tommy John surgery last spring but managed to fill in, in part, with a trade deadline acquisition of Edwin Jackson . There was the bullpen, in which Ryan Franklin opened the year as the closer only to lose his job in the early days of the
commissioner Bud Selig . The Pirates acquired Burnett after an unsuccessful attempt to lure free agent pitchers like Edwin Jackson . The 35-year-old Burnett went 11-11 last season with a 5.15 ERA and found himself relegated to the back end
Red Sox also pursued. According to multiple reports, Washington has agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Edwin Jackson . News of the agreement was first reported by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com; Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com reported
Town Hall on Wednesday night, said that while the team continues to explore possible additions such as free agents Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt, he thinks it unlikely that the team adds such a pitcher. He suggested that in all likelihood, the Sox
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.
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