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On tonight's Red Sox Review, John Ryder discuss the impressive win tonight over the Los Angeles Angels. The bats were on fire as the Red Sox scored 10 runs including a 3 run David Ortiz home run and 2 Saltalamacchia home runs. Listen to the game recap with John Ryder here.
If a general manager was looking for a big-name power hitter and run producer last offseason, Josh Hamilton and David Ortiz were likely the top two names on the list. While the Angels elected to throw $125 million at Hamilton for the
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season, is tied for second in homers (10) and ranks third in RBI (36). While the Angels are left to fret that Josh Hamilton may represent a functional $125 million loss, and panic surrounds the Braves ' five-year, $75 million investment
money, less years. We've seen it with Shane Victorino and Dempster and saw it with the decision not to push for Josh Hamilton . It's a line of thinking I happen to agree with, six or seven years can absolutely be an albatross. The Red Sox
warrant some context. 1) It remains the "small sample size period" of the season. Adam LaRoche has a .264 OBP; Josh Hamilton has a .250 mark; B.J. Upton has a .223 mark. All are likely to enjoy considerable improvement at some point
outfielders. The free-agent market featured Victorino, Bourn, Swisher (capable of playing first base or right), Josh Hamilton , B.J. Upton, Angel Pagan and Torii Hunter . Players like Denard Span, Ben Revere and Justin Upton all ended
appearances) in home runs per plate appearance (18.2). Better than Prince Fielder , Ryan Braun, Mark Teixeira , Josh Hamilton and Ortiz. But, unless you count the minor leagues, he hasn’t been that player. “Not really,” Napoli said when asked
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If a general manager was looking for a big-name power hitter and run producer last offseason, Josh Hamilton and David Ortiz were likely the top two names on the list. While the Angels elected to throw $125 million at Hamilton for the
400, 2 strikeouts J.B. Shuck (3): .333/.333/.667, 1 double Scott Downs (2): .000/.000/.000 Josh Hamilton (2): .500/.500/.500, 1 strikeout Hank Conger, Brendan Harris and Chris Nelson have not faced Dempster
556, 1 home run, 2 doubles, 4 RBI, 2 strikeouts Alberto Callaspo (19): .235/.278/.235, 1 RBI, 1 walk Josh Hamilton (15): .067/.067/.133, 1 double, 1 RBI, 5 strikeouts Mike Trout (7): .333/.429/.833
see more of his slider, while he’ll use his curve slightly more against righties. Angels vs. Doubront (LHP) Josh Hamilton (8 plate appearances): .429 BA/.500 OBP/.857 SLG, 1 triple, 1 double, 4 RBI, 1 walk, 1 strikeout
perceived as this offseason’s biggest prize. Ortiz told WEEI.com that he thought the Sox would sign free agent Josh Hamilton this past offseason. The outfielder, of course, chose to join the Los Angeles Angels, signing a five-year, $133
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
The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.
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.
The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.
Keegan Bradley hopped on the set in Connecticut with D&C to talk some golf, but seeing as how he's a big Boston sports fan, the interview covered a lot of ground. You can hear Keegan talk about the Bruins' Cup chances, the Doc Rivers deal that almost was, and Shawn Thornton's lacking golf game.
Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addressed Hernandez' lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.
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 preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
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, as Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for Game 3 and beyond.
Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. T.O. visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.
Mikey gets a surprise call from Red Sox legend 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 George Plimpton accomplished during his life.
Today on the Daily Planet, the Red Sox and Yankees face off in the Bronx, Claude Julien doesn't want players wasting energy, and Dwight Howard and free agency.
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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.
More from this showShawn joined the show to discuss the Bruins' OT win in Chicago. Shawn said that there was a heated discussion during the first intermission Saturday night in Chicago after the team's poor first period.
More from this showThe guys opened the show discussing the rumors regarding Doc Rivers being part of a deal between the Celtics and the Clippers.
More from this showBoth Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo punctuated their strong 2013 seasons with head-turning events on June 13. On that day, Bogaerts, the Red Sox' top prospect, was promoted from Double-A Portland Pawtucket, with the 20-year-old becoming one of the youngest position players in the affiliate's history. On that same day, right-hander Anthony Ranaudo punched out 13 batters for Double-A Portland, the most strikeouts by a Red Sox minor leaguer since Jon Lester in 2005. They joined Minor Details to discuss both those accomplishments and their seasons to date.
More from this showIt all started when McNeil and Spiegel from The Score in Chicago called Boston people drunks and called Fenway a "dump." Knowing that McNeil and Speigel weren't interested in talking to them on air, Lou called in to their show anyway. At first they were afraid, but they finally succumbed to the pressure.
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