Gordo and Sammy react to Pat's "Who Says No" proposal that goes within the division and the Sox finding their right-handed hitter with the Rays' Yandy Diaz. Would Boston and Tampa agree to send Diaz up north and which familiar bullpen arm would be included? Also, the guys question Diaz' fit as a position, but an additional move involving Masataka Yoshida could solve that problem. And, how much better would the Sox lineup against lefties do with Diaz in the mix? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's always a good time when Dustin Pedroia swings by the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast, and his latest visit is no exception. Bradfo reunites with Pedroia to talk 'Operation 1525', the mission to get the word out about the former second baseman's case for being called a Hall of Famer. Dustin talks about how he views his candidacy for Cooperstown, explaining how he views his status on the ballot. And, as always, there is plenty of spicy back-and-forth between Bradfo and Dustin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat react to the Red Sox requesting another meeting with Juan Soto which is by far the biggest news yet between the two sides. How should the Red Sox approach their meeting with Soto and Scott Boras should their request be granted and what are the potential outcomes? Plus, John Henry still hasn't met Soto himself which could be a turn off for the free agent with his words about having a relationship with whatever owner he signs with. And, Pat provides an outlook for how the Red Sox are still in a perfect situation financially to make more big moves such as acquiring a certain slugger in Toronto. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Henry gave some interesting viewpoints about the Red Sox in an article last week that should get fans' blood boiling. Gordo, Sammy, and Joe react to the team owner's quotes about his team, the fans, and expectations along with how quickly Henry has become the biggest villain in Boston. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): They're back! The guys who are the conversation-starters for all fake trades - Gordo and Pat of the 'Play Tessie' podcast - return to offer a couple of possible deals as we storm toward the MLB Trade Deadline. This time they are offering up a couple of deals, both involving the Red Sox. One has Craig Breslow selling, the other is a bit of a buy. In both cases, the names and teams (Rangers, White Sox) involved are spicy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may have been a split against the lowly White Sox, but it didn't feel like it for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman discuss all that happened in Chicago including more struggles for Cooper Criswell and the seemingly immature actions from Brayan Bello. The guys also get into a slew comments made from team owner John Henry and preview the upcoming series with the best team in baseball in the Phillies. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, and Pat appeared on the "Baseball Isn't Boring" show with Rob Bradford on WEEI and proposed mock trades with Bradfo about deals the Red Sox could make if they wanted to buy or sell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To the surprise of some Red Sox fans, the team managed to split their short two-game series with the powerful Atlanta Braves. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down the news and highlights from both games including Wilyer Abreu's freak injury and Dom Smith's steady play at first base. The guys also look ahead at Kutter Crawford and Nick Pivetta's growth in the starting rotation and preview a four-game series in Chicago against the lowly White Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela has been turning heads with stellar defense and breakout offensive games including two home runs against the Tigers last weekend. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman dive into what else needs to be shown and the level of star potential Rafaela has. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On top of the Red Sox splitting their four-game series at Fenway with the Tigers, team president Sam Kennedy stirred some controversy with his comments about the Sox under-performing. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman try to diagnose Kennedy's comments and the intentions behind them. The guys also look back on the weekend including Ceddanne Rafaela's big series and more names like Vaughn Grissom being added to the injury list. Also, previewing another short two-game series with the Atlanta Braves from Fenway. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Sammy go for attempt number two at the Wasabi Challenge on the Baseball Isn't Boring show with Rob Bradford on WEEI with questions about Reese McGuire and Jarren Duran. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even though it was mostly expected, fans are disappointed to see the Red Sox lose their series in Baltimore to the powerful Orioles. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start looking into the future about how guys like Jarren Duran will work and how players like Masataka Yoshida could be squeezed out. The guys then talk potential trade packages that could salvage the short-term future and preview the battle of the mid-level squads at Fenway with the Detroit Tigers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that Kenley Jansen will most likely be traded by the Red Sox by the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Craig Breslow to make and how sooner or later should Boston wait to accept an offer. The guys also wonder if there are any other closers in the MLB like Jordan Romano that could make it hard for the current Sox closer to be dealt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Its an emergency podcast as Gordo and Sammy react to the Red Sox signing controversial veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal. Is this a good move and how does Chapman fit in the Sox bullpen? Plus, Chapman has had plenty of off-the field issues that have turned away many which prompts a rooting guide for fans. And, do more additions need to be made and does Justin Slaten serve best option as the team's closer entering the new season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Turns out this weekend was wild for the Red Sox despite losing two out of three games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the pitching front including Kutter Crawford seemingly coming back down to earth and Garrett Whitlock's surgery options. The guys also dive into the report that Kenley Jansen's time in Boston is coming to an end and preview a divisional battle in Baltimore with the Orioles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tanner Houck has sustained his strong pitching through the season so far that has many wondering if he should be the team's ace. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Houck should be at the top of the Red Sox starting rotation and how they would rank the starting five including Brayan Bello and Nick Pivetta. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Rob Bradford teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time since 2019, the Red Sox completed a sweep over the Rays in Tropicana Field and got revenge on their division foes. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat break down everything from the series including more great starting pitching from Tanner Houck and the show-stopping play from Jarren Duran. The guys also preview the upcoming interleague series at Fenway with the Brewers and if the lineup can help Rafael Devers continue his power hitting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rafael Devers has gotten back to his dominant self and potentially even more powerful with a record-breaking streak of games with a home run. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman look at what has attributed to the Red Sox third baseman finding his power back and how this streak has helped Jarren Duran in the leadoff spot of the lineup. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even against a struggling Cardinals team, the woes of the Red Sox continued with two more losses in their three-game series in St. Louis. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman talk about everything from the weekend including the two hottest hitters in the lineup Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran. The guys also debate what the Sox should do with Garrett Whitlock after being shut down in his rehab assignment. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As part of the Baseball Isn't Boring show on WEEI, Rob Bradford asks Sammy and Gordo questions about Connor Wong and Garrett Whitlock where incorrect answers makes them eat a spoonful of wasabi in the Wasabi Challenge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bats continued to remain cold for the Red Sox as they dropped three out of four at home to the Tampa Bay Rays. The full squad of Gordo, Sammy, and Pat are back to give updates on the bullpen management of guys like Kenley Jansen from Alex Cora and the situation at first base as the team awaits the return of Triston Casas. The guys also preview this weekend's series in St. Louis against one of the worst teams recently in the Cardinals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Connor Wong was arguably the best player for the Red Sox in their series with the Nationals. Gordo, Sammy, and Rob Bradford give the Sox catcher his flowers and discuss the constant cloud of criticism he's had from the trade of Mookie Betts to the supposed tandem with Reese McGuire. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't pretty, but the Red Sox managed to win two of three games in their weekend series at home with the Nationals. Sammy and Gordo are joined by Rob Bradford about the headlines from the weekend including Josh Wincowski's demotion to Triple-A Worcester and Cooper Criswell's role in a healthy Red Sox pitching staff. The guys then preview the upcoming four-game set with the Rays and if the offense can come alive unlike in recent games. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Pat recap what was a wild week of news and rumors regarding the hottest free agent in Juan Soto. What is more likely and less likely to be real and how high are the hopes for Red Sox fans that Soto chooses to sign with Boston? Then, it's been mostly quiet on New York's front about Soto which has our guys a little nervous for what's to be expected from the Mets and Yankees. And, the guys answer listener questions about a potential Who Says No deal and if Roman Anthony will be a major leaguer by Opening Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a quick trip to Atlanta, but not quick enough as the Red Sox lost both of their games to the Braves. Sammy and Gordo look into the offense unable to capitalize with runners in scoring position specifically Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill. The guys also dive into seeing Chris Sale pitch against his former team for the first time and preview the upcoming weekend series at Fenway against the Nationals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It was a good time to catch up with Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo considering his solid start with his new team. But the conversation with Rob Bradford seems even more fitting now that Verdugo helped his club rout the Astros Tuesday night with three hits, including a home run. Verdugo explains how he viewed his last year in Boston, his new existence in New York and his relationship with former manager Alex Cora. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two great starts out of Cooper Criswell has become a blessing and a curse for the Red Sox. Gordo, Sammy, and producer Joe Braverman debate what the best role for Criswell is with the impending returns of Nick Pivetta, Brayan Bello, and Garrett Whitlock to the starting rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite salvaging the series on Sunday, the Red Sox went cold in their two-out-of-three series loss to the Twins. Sammy, Gordo, and producer Joe Braverman look at everything that happened in Minnesota starting with Tanner Houck hitting a little speed bump and Vaughn Grissom looking shaky at second base in his debut. Then, the guys debate the role best suited for Cooper Criswell and preview a short two-game series in Atlanta with the Braves which includes facing old friend Chris Sale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was plenty of roster shifting for the Red Sox, but the bullpen remained as strong as they've been during the beginning of the season. Gordo, Pat, and producer Joe Braverman look at the optioning of Bobby Dalbec for Dominic Smith and Garrett Cooper along with the dominance from the bullpen in their opening game with the Giants starting with a strong opening from Cooper Criswell. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an interleague matchup, the Red Sox welcomed the Giants to town and took two games out of three at Fenway Park. Gordo, Pat, and new producer Joe Braverman look back on the standout performances from Kutter Crawford and Connor Wong that helped the Sox win the series. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming series in Minnesota against the Twins and how new players like Dominic Smith and Vaughn Grissom can help the cause. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a rare April trade, the Red Sox seemed to have found a replacement for Triston Casas in Garrett Cooper. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into how Cooper can help out and what the future now holds for one Bobby Dalbec. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox ended their weekend series with the Cubs in walk off fashion on the back of another great outing from Tanner Houck. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat dive into everything from the weekend including a career day for Ceddanne Rafaela in Saturday's 17-0 blowout win and if Houck can keep up his early season success. The guys then preview the upcoming series with the Giants at Fenway and how impactful the debuts of Garrett Cooper and Vaughn Grissom will be this week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a 4-2 road trip for the Red Sox that culminated with losing two out of three in Cleveland. Gordo explains his turn around to supporting Cedddanne Rafaela playing at shortstop to Sammy and Pat. Also, the guys discuss who should replace Triston Casas, speculate why Masataka Yoshida hasn't been in the starting lineup, and preview a three-game series at Fenway against the Cubs this weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo proposes a Who Says No to Sammy and Pat involving the Red Sox recent Gold Glove winner Wilyer Abreu for a starting pitcher from the Mariners. Would Boston or Seattle agree to a package that would bring the Sox back Luis Castillo to their starting rotation? Also, does the value Abreu gives equate to Castillo being brought back in return and is adding Masataka Yoshida to the package do enough? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sammy and Gordo got to travel up to Portland, Maine to chat with Sea Dogs' pitcher Christopher Troye. They get into everything including moving up in the Red Sox farm system, adjusting to the Maine environment, and the inspiration behind his motivational posts on social media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get into a debate about how good Corey Kluber really was in his career while naming players who've played for Boston and Cleveland in this edition of Guys Being Dudes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not only was it a great weekend for the Red Sox who swept the Pirates in Pittsburgh, but the guys got to head up to Maine and talk with the potential future of the Sox with the Portland Sea Dogs. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat talk about that trip plus the where the Red Sox outmatched the Bucs including the continued dominance from the Red Sox starting pitching and a look ahead to another series with the Guardians. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a dismal end to the homestand for the Red Sox as they drop three of the four games their series with the Guardians. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat go through the big moments of the series including the lone bright spot from Tanner Houck and get heated with each other about who should be starting at shortstop. The guys also preview the upcoming weekend series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox stole the series from the Angels after the Sox regrouped from their 4th straight loss to open things up. Sammy, Gordo and Pat recap everything in the series from Tyler O'Niel continuing to mash, Triston Casas exposing theories, and Kenly Jansen is upset again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox are getting ready for their Marathon Matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. After rebounding the season and popping above .500, Sammy, Pat, and Gordo are previewing the pitching duels to come and where the Red Sox can look to take advantage of the series. Gordo is still hunting for his first correct series prediction while everyone needs a bounceback on their Crystal Bomb prediction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, Pat, and Sammy preview what should be a pick-me-up weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout. The guys give out their Crystal Bomb and series predictions along with going over pitching matchups for each game of the series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo and Sammy recap the frustration that has bubbled over as the Baltimore Orioles come into Fenway for the first homestead of the season and sweep the Red Sox. The Bullpen proved to be the bane of Boston's existence as late-game blowups appeared to be a trend over the three games. Sammy and Gordo also look at the building injury list and the growing hole at shortstop thanks to the curse of Xander. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox get ready to open things up at home against AL East division foe, the Baltimore Orioles, after a 10-game road trip on the West Coast. The team kicked off the season in high gear but now runs into the betting favorites to win the division and a star-studded team of what the MLB has best to offer in youth. Can the Red Sox pitching keep the trajectory they were on? Will Story's absence be felt up the middle and in the lineup? Sammy, Pat, and Gordo get to it all with their series predictions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox wrap up their 10-game road trip to start the season by taking 2 of 2 games from the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat recap the series and all the news that came out of the weekend including a Dr. Pat's Prognosis for Trevor Story and his shoulder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gordo, Sammy, and Pat get into the boatload of news regarding the Red Sox including new quotes from Sam Kennedy about the team's intent this offseason. How do you feel about Kennedy being more specific with his words than fans have heard in a long time? Then, more Juan Soto reports come out including Big Papi himself getting involved in the Sox's negotiations and getting into the value it will actually cost to sign the slugger. And, what to make of the possible interest in Cardinals' third baseman Nolan Arenado and why moving Rafael Devers off of third base would have to be part of that solution? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Red Sox are kicking off the weekend trying to streak from the Bay Area to Los Angeles like a member of the 1970s counterculture. After taking 3 from Oakland and solidifying the Athletics injust move out of town, the Red Sox set their sight on the Los Angeles Angels. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat give their insights on the pitching matchups and take a crack at predicting who shines brightest in Tinseltown. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox came out of the gates hot in Oakland and kept the fire ablaze as they secured their first sweep of the season. The Red Sox pitching staff continues to dazzle and the guys break it all down for your off day before Boston heads south to Los Angeles. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boston Red Sox are continuing to rip right along as they pick up some more wins and build on an early hot start. The guys are taking some time to field questions and hear takes from the Play Pen by opening up the PT Hotline. Should fans remain cautiously optimistic? What are the actual critiques of this staff so far and where can they improve? Sammy, Gordo, and Pat tackle all these questions and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap the Season Opening series for the Red Sox where Boston split the four-game matchup stealing two from the Mariners. Additionally, the guys preview the upcoming three-game set with the Athletics as the Red Sox keep things on the West Coast to kick off the year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices