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  1. Red Sox minor league roundup: Michael Almanzar, then and now; historic power show in Pawtucket; Drake Britton piles up punchouts

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    Mon, 29 Apr 2013

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    … normal entry point for Latin American amateurs, the Dominican Summer League, and was so dominant in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League in 2008 (hitting .348/.414/.472 in 23 games) that he was pushed all the way to Single-A Greenville as …

  2. Minor Details Ep. 46: Michael Almanzar, late-blooming prospect

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    Sun, 28 Apr 2013

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    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.

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    pushed aggressively to the US into the go into the rookie level Gulf Coast League . He was the dominant enough -- that as a seventeen year old he continued to push himself up to single a Greenville.

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Audio & Video

  1. John Saucier - Tyler Seguin's 21st Birthday Party

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    03/09/2013

    The Sauceman is back in action on the WEEI airwaves. John was at the bar where Tyler Seguin was celebrating his 21st birthday and it has prompted him to ask our listeners the following question: What would you rather achieve - a homerun, a touchdown or going into a bar filled with beautiful women and leaving with any of them you wanted? Listen here to all the great feedback from our fans.

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

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    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. Looking at the Red Sox farm system and talent evaluation

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    10/05/2012

    Mikey and Alex Speier talk more about the possible future of the Red Sox, who the new manager will be and what offseason moves or call-ups the team may make.

  4. Minor Details Ep. 36: Amiel Sawdaye on rebuilding a pitching pipeline

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    09/12/2012

    At a time when the Red Sox rotation has represented a glaring weakness at the big league level, Red Sox director of amateur scouting Amiel Sawdaye discusses whether it is realistic to have a goal of a homegrown rotation. He also breaks down the state of starting pitching prospects in the farm system.

  5. What’s the Future like for Daniel Bard?

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    07/06/2012

    Mut and Lou start the show by breaking down the latest chapter in the Daniel Bard saga. The boys discuss if Bard will be back this season and if the decision to move him to the starting rotation has hurt his mechanics indefinitely.

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Columns

  1. After nearly two decades, a longtime Red Sox coach gets his shot

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    12/01/2012

    … served as a hitting coach for three different lower level Red Sox farm teams (High-A Sarasota, the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League and Single-A Augusta), spent 2002 as a roving minor league hitting instructor, worked as the organization’s Latin …

  2. Stacking up the chips: What the Red Sox have to deal (and why their most untradeable prospect might not be the one you expect)

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    07/27/2012

    … who can’t be traded this summer), Tzu-Wei Lin (who just signed out of Taiwan and is in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League ), intriguing Cleuluis Rondon (also in the GCL) and particularly Greenville’s Jose Vinicio are all intriguing …

  3. The next Hanley? Why Red Sox prospect Xander Bogaerts could be the next big thing

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    06/11/2012

    … run as a three-time top prospect in the Red Sox system. He was named the top prospect in both the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League and the more advanced New York-Penn League as an 18-year-old in 2002, and he possessed the across-the-board …

  4. For Cody Ross, game-winning homer was a blast from the past

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    04/24/2012

    … particularly given that the outfielder’s pro debut featured a period of struggle. Playing in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League in 1999, Ross hit just .218 with a .304 OBP, .706 OPS and four homers in 42 games. Reynolds tried to sell …

  5. Revisiting the trade deadline: Could the Sox have averted disaster?

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    09/16/2011

    … Alcantara (who signed out of the Dominican for $500,000 two years ago, and who dominated in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League this year before struggling after an aggressive promotion took him to Lowell) and 23-year-old Brandon Workman, a 2010 second …

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Blogs

  1. Red Sox minor league roundup: Anthony Ranaudo reasserts prospect status; Sean Coyle, Garin Cecchini white hot

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    04/28/2013

    … his outing before getting touched for a couple runs on two hits and a walk in his fifth inning of work. In 18 1/3 innings this year, Wendelken — a strike-throwing machine a year ago in his Gulf Coast League debut, has a 2.45 ERA.

  2. Red Sox minor league roundup: Xander Bogaerts heats up; Rubby De La Rosa struggles; Travis Shaw, on-base machine; Mathew Price resurfaces

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    04/20/2013

    … misses and to get groundballs. The 20-year-old, whose pro experience was limited to five relief outings in the Gulf Coast League last year, is holding opponents to a .182 average in the South Atlantic League; he’s been particularly unhittable …

  3. Red Sox minor league roundup: Taking stock of the prospects at the start of the season

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    04/04/2013

    … But he got on the mound in the Gulf Coast League at the end of the year, punching ..... spending last season in the Gulf Coast League , gets his first exposure to ..... are not typically seen in the Gulf Coast League . “He’s got good power, he’s got some …

  4. Red Sox two-sport minor leaguer Shaq Thompson: ‘I still have passion for baseball’

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    03/22/2013

    … taste of professional baseball in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League . A highly recruited football player with a scholarship ..... will report back to Fort Myers to play again in the Gulf Coast League , before the onset of football practice. And really, based …

  5. Red Sox coaches recall Mariano Rivera’s pro baseball beginnings

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    03/09/2013

    … glimpsed the greatness of Mariano Rivera . Rivera was then 21, and was coming off a dazzling debut in the Rookie Level Gulf Coast League , where in 52 innings, he had a 0.17 ERA with 58 strikeouts and just seven walks in 1990. And when Nieves saw the young …

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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 Farrell pregame befo…

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

David Ortiz after the second game in Minnesota

Joe Castiglione and Dave O'Brien talked to David Ortiz after the Red Sox beat the Twins 12-5. Big Papi said that team chemistry is great, that the new guys see the Sox way of doing things.

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.

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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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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Boston bombing hero Jeff …

Boston bombing hero Jeff Bauman: "He's dead and I'm still here"

Jeff Bauman, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, joined the show to give the guys an update of his condition and a first-hand account of that terrible day. Jeff told the guys how he wrote the description of the bomber as soon as he could. Mr. Bauman added that he is aided every day with the knowledge that he is alive and the terrorist that detonated the bomb is dead.

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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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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.

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