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Mike Missanelli joins the show from Philadelphia to talk about the upcoming weekend in sports where the Celtics and Red Sox both will be taking on the Philadelphia teams.
The guys have decided Vicente Padilla needs a nickname and touch on some ideas they've come up with. They also bring up the Cromartie like amount of children Padilla has, Youk's walking program, and Canseco's introductory press conference with the Worcester Tornadoes.
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Though Johnny Damon is no longer on the market as a free agent, having agreed to a deal with the Indians just two days ago, J . D . Drew is presumably fishing somewhere in Georgia. At the least, he represents a player capable of moving around right field at Fenway
Papelbon . Marco Scutaro . Jason Varitek . Tim Wakefield . Bailey. J . D . Drew . (OK, fine, maybe not Drew -- the most quickly forgotten ..... 06: Traded for Josh Beckett , Coco Crisp 2006-07: Signed J . D . Drew , Julio Lugo ; acquired Daisuke Matsuzaka 2008-09: Signed John Smoltz , Brad
good defensively but the Sox need Ross' OPS numbers. Ross is a massive offensive improvement than the last three seasons of J . D . Drew in right field. RISH: I’m ok with a pretty straightforward left / right platoon. I’m more concerned with Ross being the everyday
his world? Yup. Does that matter? Not at all. Who really cares, other than the media? The guy is a hitter , this isn't J . D . Drew . And there's also this idea floating Out There that being like Wade Boggs with power is a bad thing. Comparing Gonzalez
at his best in right field, where Sweeney has been particularly strong at tracking down deep fly balls -- something at which J . D . Drew excelled, much to the benefit of the Sox pitching staff for years. POSTSCRIPT: SO ARE THEY GOOD OR NOT? In 2011, a year in
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career. He’s 33 years old, has been hurt each of the last three seasons (games played from 2009-2011: Youkilis 358, J . D . Drew 357) and in 2011 had his worst year in half a decade. There’s no reason to think he’ll stay healthy this year, and
entire offseason preparing as if he was going to come back. Boras also discussed the plans of another one of his clients, J . D . Drew , who remains unsigned but hasn't announced whether or not he still desires to continue his playing career. "He's just
playoffs the last couple of years because they allocated hundreds of millions to guys like John Lackey and Daisuke Matsuzaka and J . D . Drew and Bobby Jenks and Mike Cameron and Crawford and got almost zero in return. And yes, if Josh Beckett (who acts and is treated
knew everybody in here wants to go to that next level and go to the playoffs.” Looking to fill the void in right field after J . D . Drew left and while Ryan Kalish continues to heal from neck surgery, the Red Sox signed 31-year-old right-handed bat on Jan. 23 to
decade. So realistically it’s hard to look at Gonzalez as a “problem.” This isn’t John Lackey or Dice-K or J . D . Drew . Just the opposite. In Year One (and he was only making $6 million in 2011) he was worth the dough. But something has happened
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 with Doc about the Celtics playing faster, and about possible Sixers lineup changes.
ESPN NBA Analyst Kurt Rambis joined D & C to discuss why the Celtics are playing so well. He touches on how KG has turned up his game in the playoffs, how it is to coach against him, and the future of the Big 3.
Danny Ainge joined the Big Show and talked to us about the Celtics impressive win over the 76ers in game 3 in Philadelphia.
Mike Aviiles hit his 2nd leadoff home run in a row, and spoke with Joe Castiglione & Dave O'Brien after the Red Sox take the series from the Phillies.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
NESN Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy joined D & C to breakdown Clay Buchholz performance last night. He also touches on the Sox pitchers taking too much time between pitches, Will Rhymes fainting after getting hit by a pitch, and the Sox struggles with balks.
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!
Flashboy extraordinaire Jon Meterparel is preparing to go under the knife to get his wisdom teeth removed so the guys have a good time reassuring him he has nothing to worry about…..or does he?
ESPN NBA Analyst Kurt Rambis joined D & C to discuss why the Celtics are playing so well. He touches on how KG has turned up his game in the playoffs, how it is to coach against him, and the future of the Big 3.
D&C touch on how valuable Kevin Garnett has been to the Celtics this postseason. They also chat about who the Sixers must stop to get back in this series, Paul Pierce's hot start in Game 3, and if the Sixers can bounce back.
Mike Missanelli joins the show from Philadelphia to talk about the upcoming weekend in sports where the Celtics and Red Sox both will be taking on the Philadelphia teams.
Millar joins the show to talk all things Red Sox. The former first baseman talks about the Sox pitching rotation, trading Kevin Youkilis, and the leadership on the Sox.
Ken Rosenthal joins Mut and Lou after reporting that Bobby Valentine viewed Youkilis as a liability in Spring Training and wanted to cut ties with the Sox third baseman.
We talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
"There's a lot, a lot of culture here" Boston and Philly match up in baseball and hoops this weekend, and we discuss it all. Plus why the Heat suck.
We talk to Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell for his take on the big game three win.
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.
Rhode Islanders vs Schilling... and they ain't happy.
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Curt Schilling, there's some Rhode Island residents in sweat suits waiting for you out front.
Jermaine 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 showWe talk to Red Sox broadcaster Dave O'Brien to get a preview of Sox-Phillies this weekend, a state of the team report, and ask why Bobby Valentine seems to contradict himself to many different reporters all the time.
More from this showThe adorable Avalanna Routh was diagnosed at 9 months old with a rare brain cancer called AT/RT and has undergone many surgeries over the course of her life. Last August, she put a smile on everyone's face, when she joined the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon and proclaimed her love for Justin Bieber. In fact, Avalanna had the chance to "marry him" thanks to the Jimmy Fund. On Monday, February 13th, Avalanna got to meet her "husband" for the first time. She, along with her parents Aileen and Cameron, sit down with D&C to talk about her big date with Justin Bieber. For more information, or to donate to AT/RT research, visit www.cureatrt.org.
More from this showTiger Wood's mistress joins us for her first interview in the market to talk about her relationship with the golfer
More from this showCraig and Larry kick off Sports Saturday analyzing the brutal loss for the C's last night. After literally starting the game with a 14-0 run and leading by 15 at halftime, the Green guys hit a drought in the 3rd and allowed Philly back into the game. The 76ers finished with a 9-0 run and tied the series at 2 games a piece setting up a pivotal Game 5. The guys give their takes on what happened last night, and what needs to happen in the rest of the series for the Celts to move on.
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