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Steve Nelson, Patriots Hall of Famer

Steve Nelson, Patriots Hall of Famer

Steve Nelson joins the Planet Mikey Show to talk about the Patriots and the game agains tthe Dolphins this Sunday afternoon.

Audio|Mon, 2 Nov 2009|More from Planet Mikey

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“…and now nobody. Ambassador to for a letdown in Atlanta Falcons pretty small ball game and they don't make a lot of mistakes and on the ball little -- not because there'll be good test format …”

David Wells, TBS Baseball Analyst

David Wells, TBS Baseball Analyst

David talked to Dale and Michael about his thoughts on the MLB playoffs including tonight's tiebreaker game, players who pitch well in the regular season but don't like the pressure of playoff baseball, his experiences in pitching in the postseason, and why he likes Boston in the ALDS

Audio|Tue, 6 Oct 2009|More from Dale and Holley

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“…But. Yes that -- such scrappy team made a great and small ball players you know like play the big ball. You know there's no advantages in New York is the fact that everybody can …”

John Farrell, Red Sox Pitching Coach

John Farrell, Red Sox Pitching Coach

John talked about Beckett pitching to Victor Martinez and the communication between the two, the mechanics of Beckett's delivery, Dice-K coming back after his lengthy rehab, and what goes into the decision of who pitches Game 1 of the ALDS

Audio|Thu, 24 Sep 2009|More from Red Sox Baseball Coverage

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“…art practice or dominant culture were outlawed -- couldn't get hurt or small ball who's struggling with that at all last night. Are there are a couple of barber figuring it cute spot where you probably …”

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Vision Quest: How the Red Sox Determine If Eyesight Is Ortiz' Problem

... forcing the participant to identify the pitch being implemented. Then there is something that forces the player to keep a small ball inside a rapidly moving circle. The procedures have not only proven effective in the baseball world, but the doctors ...

WEEI.com | 05 Jun 2009

Patriots Mailbag: Where is the Hate for Felger?

... after that failed squeeze I now think he’s a flat-out idiot. Earth to Mike: GOOD TEAMS DON’T NEED TO PLAY SMALL BALL! Standing in the on-deck circle when Aybar missed the bunt was leadoff hitter Chone Figgins, who was 2-for-4 on the night ...

WEEI.com | 08 Oct 2008

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More Than Money Brought Daniels to the Green

... career. According to Ainge, Daniels has experience playing the point all the way to playing power forward in some small-ball packages. Daniels has averaged 9.4 points and 3.2 rebounds and 23.5 minutes per game during his career ...

Blog | 04 Sep 2009 | More from Green Street

3rd inning: Ellsbury’s wheels in motion

... to right to end the inning on the first pitch he saw. Still, the Yankees get on the board first with their brand of small ball on a night when the weather has clearly made for different scoring conditions than those that have prevailed the first ...

Blog | 26 Apr 2009 | More from Full Count

Joe Morgan on Pedroia

... He gets in front of the ball. He’s a very fundamentally-sound player. I like that.” The game will return to small ball “He personifies that,” Morgan said. “He does everything.” Plus he’s a little guy “That doesn’t hurt ...

Blog | 08 Dec 2008

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    Peter Gammons joins The Big Show to discuss the Yankees 27th world championship and the offseason moves for the Red Sox.

    Buster talked about the payrolls in MLB, the money issue becoming a major issue in the game, if Mark Teixeira would have given the Sox the edge over the Yankees if they had signed him this past offseason, what the Yankees will do with Matsui and Damon, and what he would do if he was the GM of the Boston Red Sox

    Ken broke down what he saw in the confrontation between Cole Hamels and Brett Myers, Pedro Martinez starting Game 6 in the Bronx, who he thinks will win the World Series and MVP, why Ryan Howard has been such a mess against New York, and Mark McGwire's return to baseball

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    Junior joins the Big Show on Patriots Friday to preview the Dolphins match-up coming up this Sunday.

    Dan and Logan discussed Joey Porter's comments about the Patriots but that they are more concerned about what happens on the field, what is the strength of the Dolphins defense, and what they did with their bye week and if it is tough coming back after a week off

    Peter talked about the mess that both the Cleveland and Oakland franchises are in, the Patriots and Dolphins matching up on Sunday in Foxboro, Joey Porter's comments about Tom Brady and the Pats, and that Mike Shanahan and Jon Gruden will coach next year if anyone offers them a head coaching position

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    Mike joins the guys to talk about the Bruins' rough start to the season, the injuries to Lucic and Savard, and who deserves more blame: the coaches or players

    Milan discussed his new three-year contract extension with the Bruins, how the deal actually came about, his love for playing in Boston, the expectations for him and his team this season, and of course how his fantasy football team, the 5 Minute Majors, are doing in the Davio's Football League

    Claude talked about last year ending on a disappointing note but looked ahead to this year and discussed the new players adjusting to the Bruins system, players returning from injuries, and helped preview the 2009-10 Bruins team

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    The captain of the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, discussed the team gelling together so quickly, how Rajon Rondo is one of the best point guards in the game, Rasheed Wallace fitting in great with the Celtics, Antoine Walker's financial woes and managing his own money, his upcoming charity bowling event, "The Truth Strikes Again", and his friendship with President Bill Clinton

    Doc joins John and Gerry to recap the C's 6-0 start. Doc also talks about his teams "Sleep Doctor" and his new favorite TV show

    Danny joins the Big Show for his weekly segment and breaks down the Celtics hot start and the new contract for Rajon Rondo.

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