Pod Sox

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

With the passing of baseball pioneer Larry Lucchino, Bradfo is joined by NBC Sports Boston's John Tomase to reflect on how unique the former team president was in so many ways. The pair share stories regarding Lucchino, while delving into why we might not see the likes of the longtime executive for some time when it comes to the world big league chief decision-makers. It's a good tribute and a great conversation. 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

Bradfo sits down with ESPN and NESN Broadcaster Mike Monaco to discuss the prep and timing it takes to properly call a big moment and give the moment it's just due, if you plan on venturing into the broadcasting field, this is the podcast for you! 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

Fresh off his stint as the host of the Cinco Ocho show, Red Sox Hall of Famer joins Play Tessie. The guys pick Pap's brain on where the season is heading, win totals, how Casas can elevate his game to legendary status, and countless stories that'll cheer up your Red Sox soul after a tough winter. Chapters 0:08:15 - start (0:09:15) - cinco ocho show (0:10:30) - today’s players relationships outside the clubhouse  (0:11:22) - red sox may still have something up there selves & season preview (0:13:00) - Casas homerun total and Ortiz comp (0:14:30) - mindset of taking on a new role at the Bigs & telling Theo he’s the closer (0:21:00) - closer role in modern baseball (0:22:00) - Rendon needs to sit on his thoughts  (0:27:50) - Terry Francona was a psychiatrist before he was a manager (0:32:00) - Pedroia’s HOF campaign  (0:38:10) - Nuf Ced 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