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Buster Olney joins the show to talk about the potential of pitchers wearing protective gear on the field after J.A. Happ took a line drive to the head. Buster also discusses the Sox pitching situation with the injuries in the bullpen.
the bullpen for the first time, and he said to me, I think that’s the best splitter I’ve seen since I caught John Smoltz . That’s the type of electric stuff. For the Red Sox he’s just going to be filling in that depth, and whether
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pitchers, there are two Hall of Famers (Dazzy Vance, Don Drysdale) and two future Hall of Famers ( Pedro Martinez , John Smoltz ). If you care about wins for a starting pitcher -- it's not real high on my list -- 216 is on the low end for
years when dipping their toes into the free-agent market for starting pitchers. Lackey, Aaron Cook , Brad Penny , John Smoltz , Bartolo Colon , Matt Clement . . . It’s a long list of failures. The Sox have a pitcher who represents a known
He spent all of the first half dominating in Triple-A Pawtucket, remaining behind pitchers like Brady Penny and John Smoltz while the Sox tried to figure out whether either could contribute meaningfully to the rotation. Beyond those two
s who of the great power pitchers of the last 15 years. “This is my 10th year in the big leagues. I’ve faced John Smoltz . I’ve faced Roger Clemens . I’ve faced Curt Schilling , Pedro [Martinez ], Felix Hernandez. He’s comparable to those guys,” said Byrd
Josh Beckett , Coco Crisp 2006-07: Signed J.D. Drew, Julio Lugo ; acquired Daisuke Matsuzaka 2008-09: Signed John Smoltz , Brad Penny 2009-10: Signed John Lackey , Adrian Beltre , Mike Cameron 2010-11: Traded for Adrian Gonzalez ; signed Carl Crawford
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the bullpen for the first time, and he said to me, I think that’s the best splitter I’ve seen since I caught John Smoltz . That’s the type of electric stuff. For the Red Sox he’s just going to be filling in that depth, and whether or not
MLB Network analyst John Smoltz weighed in on the Josh Beckett golf controversy during a Wednesday appearance on the Mut & Merloni show. To hear the interview
also seen pitchers returning from injury flop. Notable recent instances from the 2009 season include Brad Penny and John Smoltz , both of whom were signed to significant fanfare and returned to health but had poor results that resulted in their being sent
couple years ago, the Sox invested in multiple veteran buy-low options coming off of injuries, signing Brad Penny and John Smoltz to one-year deals. Both returned to health, but nonetheless flopped in Boston; both, ultimately, were released
The Red Sox have had plenty of buy-low candidates making appearances on their roster in recent years – players like John Smoltz , Rocco Baldelli , Brad Penny and Jeremy Hermida come to mind – but none with quite the combination of stuff and singularly
Pete joined the show to discuss Tebow's signing with the Patriots. He said that Tim Tebow cant play and that he has trouble learning NFL playbooks.
On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.
In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.
Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.
Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.
Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.
John Farrell postgame press conference
Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.
Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.
Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.
Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.
The guys opened the show discussing the Bruins' dominating Game 3 win over the Blackhawks. Gerry thinks the series is over.
Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.
Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and to preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup.
Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in game 3 at the garden.
We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for game three and beyond.
Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. TO visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.
Mikey gets a surprise call from Bernie Carbo, they talk about old time baseball and Bernie's new book.
Mikey talks with Tom and Luke about their new movie, Plimpton! and finds out what it was like to try to encapsulate everything Plimpton accomplished during his life.
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Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.
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