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Sure he's considered as one of the best up and coming defensive players in the game, but can Jose Iglesias' bat hold up for 162 games? Could pushing him this hard, this early hurt the kid's development? We discuss it.
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Sox slugger. But of late, his numbers have been more in line with those of his childhood hero, Padres Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn . He leads the majors in batting average (.350) and also paces the sport in runs batted in (92), while contributing a
In five starts vs. the Yankees last season, Beckett had a batting average against of .338 (same career average as Tony Gwynn ). In two starts vs. the Yankees this year, Beckett has a batting average against of .128 (one point higher than
Sox second baseman, whose ability to throw the barrel of the bat on the ball has earned comparisons to players such as Tony Gwynn and Ichiro, has been striking out with unusual frequency of late. On Friday, he went down swinging in his first
thinking that it might want to make its fans happy -- just for a year -- before giving the most popular player since Tony Gwynn away for 50 cents on the dollar to a team with five times the payroll. Again, I get that 95 percent of the callers
that Fife, who was on the bump in Tony Gwynn Stadium on Friday, April 11, 2008, suddenly ..... left his coach – Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn – in awe. "Seeing somebody punch ..... remember that till the day I die," Gwynn told reporters that night. "Twenty
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players.” On Stephen Strasburg’s recovery from Tommy John surgery: “I didn’t know him at all. I talked to Tony Gwynn who was his coach at San Diego State about him and Tony said be cautious about him early but this kid has a chance to be
draft. San Diego State coach (and former Padres star) Tony Gwynn said he had an idea he might lose Gretzky to the pros ..... old, how if you work hard enough you can make it,” Gwynn said. “The father is a nice guy. He totally gets it
draft. San Diego State coach (and former Padres star) Tony Gwynn said he had an idea he might lose Gretzky to the pros ..... old, how if you work hard enough you can make it,” Gwynn said. “The father is a nice guy. He totally gets it, understands
with “pop” since they began tracking the stat in 1988 (min. 9,000 pitches seen and a .450+ slugging percentage): 6.8% – Tony Gwynn 8.6% – Dustin Pedroia 9.9% – Brian Giles 11.8% – Barry Larkin 11.9% – Mike Greenwell 11.9% – Joe Mauer As a team, the Red Sox have missed on 19.7 percent of their swings this season
being around some all-time greats in my career — when I was young, as an intern, being around Cal Ripken , and then Tony Gwynn , and then all the great players here in Boston — the common thread is just the obsession with hard work, I think because
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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