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WEEI.com's Rob Bradford and Alex Speier take stock of a tumultuous Red Sox offseason that featured significant organizational change -- the transition from GM Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona to their successors, Ben Cherington and Bobby Valentine -- as well as a host of roster changes. Is the Red Sox rotation deep enough? How did the team reshape the bullpen after Jonathan Papelbon's departure? What to make of the team's approach at shortstop? Rob and Alex break it down and try to make sense of exactly what took place with the formation of the 2012 Red Sox roster.
Doc Rivers and Sean Grande preview Celtics-Magic tonight
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Johnson (2.49 ERA, 188 ERA+), Miguel Batista (3.36 ERA, 139 ERA+), Albie Lopez (4.00 ERA, 117 ERA+) Brian Anderson (5.20 ERA, 90 ERA+) Notable changes: Acquired Lopez catcher Mike Difelice from the Devil Rays for Nick Bierbrodt
Pirates for first baseman Adam LaRoche on July 22. - Traded outfielder Mark Kotsay to the White Sox for outfielder Brian Anderson on July 28. - Traded three pitchers (RHP Justin Masterson , LHP Nick Hagadone, RHP Bryan Price) to the Indians
handers. But because of an injured hip flexor, Baldelli was not on the roster, leaving Lowrie, Jason Varitek and Brian Anderson as the only right-handed options off the bench. Bottom line: Francona and the Red Sox were handcuffed by injuries
where this goes. Potentially, they don’t throw a lefty until the third game.” If Baldelli is unavailable, Brian Anderson would likely sneak onto the Division Series roster. The shortstops — The Red Sox’ outlook at
Outfielders Joey Gathright and Brian Anderson will both be traveling with the ..... s health. The right-handed Anderson , meanwhile, could become an ..... encouraging for the Sox to see Anderson go 3-for-3 with a walk and homer
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early June, ultimately playing in 27 more games with the Red Sox before being traded to the White Sox for outfielder Brian Anderson on July 28. Bill Mueller (Jan. 10, 2003): Coming off an uninspired ’02 season with the Cubs and Giants, the
team decided not to tender a contract to outfielder Brian Anderson , allowing him to become a free agent. The Sox did ..... league roster, including first baseman Casey Kotchman. Anderson , who was acquired from the White Sox in exchange for
to be tendered a contract for the 2010 season, that player is apparently not Kotchman (suggesting that outfielder Brian Anderson is the one on whom a decision must likely be made). Decisions on which players under team control (meaning those
RHP Ramon Ramirez ($441,000): 3 years, 113 days RHP Fernando Cabrera ($700,000): 3 years, 104 days OF Brian Anderson ($440,000): 3 years, 53 days LHP Hideki Okajima ($1.75 million): 3 years, 0 days
strikeouts Victor Martinez (11) 5-for-11, 1 strikeout Alex Gonzalez (10) 4-for-10, 1 double, 2 strikeouts Brian Anderson (8) 0-for-6, 2 walks, 5 strikeouts J.D. Drew (8) 1-for-7, 1 triple, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts Jed Lowrie
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.
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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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