Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 16 in the NFL. Lions need answers. The Jets sink to a new low. Recap of Broncos and Chargers. picks against the spread. Phil Simms joins the boys to break down the game of the week Steelers @ Ravens.

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): In this bonus episode, Sammy proposes a Who Says No trade to Gordo and Pat which sees the Red Sox adding a flame thrower to their bullpen in the Twins' Jhoan Duran. Not only would the bullpen be addressed, but a package would have an old friend return to the backup catcher need the Sox have. Would Minnesota bring back Kutter Crawford for Duran and Christian Vazquez or could there be another Twins' arm that would draw more interest? 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Gordo, Sammy, and Pat continue to chat through the lack of offseason activity and discuss which guys would be best served for the Red Sox to acquire. When it comes to the right-handed bat, Teoscar Hernandez and Alex Bregman are guys that continue to be linked to the Sox, but there's a current bat that could be getting in the way. Then, Corbin Burnes remains of interest, but could a long term contract to him derail a certain white whale for the Red Sox to fish for? And, the potential for the Sox to carry a six man rotation entering spring and if it's the right move. 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): If you were wondering what to make of pitching in the major leagues heading into 2025, you are going to want to listen to White Sox director of pitching Brian Bannister. Banny joins Bradfo once again to talk about trends, issues and realities that exist in Major League Baseball right now. And, as a bonus, the White Sox's exec offers everything you need to know about Garrett Crochet, both regarding the past and the future. Bannister also explains why they wanted pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez back in the big Crochet deal. You are going to be entertained, informed and enlightened after listening to this one. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Red Sox broadcast analyst Lou Merloni joins Gordo, Sammy, and Pat to talk all things Sox since the Garrett Crochet trade went down. What SHOULD be the next step in the starting rotation? Then, Loumer looks at the situation at the corners with Triston Casas' name continuing to be floated in trade rumors and Rafael Devers' seemingly saying he wants to continue being the starting third baseman. And, Lou details the additions the Red Sox should be making to enhance their bullpen with more arms being linked to Boston's radar. 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): Newly Acquired Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Crochet sits down with Boston Media to discuss finally getting traded, coming to the Red Sox, the adjustments he plans on making with the Red Sox staff, and much 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

From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): is back from the Winter Meetings and he is throwing himself right back into a return of Baseball Isn't Boring on the Radio, joining Joe Weil to break down every facet of the big Garrett Crochet deal. What should we make of the prospects the Red Sox gave up? How does this compare to the Chris Sale trade from eight years before? What should we make of Crochet? How will this impact the rest of the Hot Stove season? It's the perfect punctuation to the Winter Meetings. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Less than 24 hours after the guys were grieving, the Red Sox got their big fish as they completed a trade for White Sox starter Garrett Crochet. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat celebrate the Sox landing a big target for the first time in years and what the Sox can do now with a little bit more flexibility. Then, looking at the massive haul Chicago got that included one of the Big 4 porospects and a guy who has yet to play in the Red Sox organization. Plus, this past trade deadline Crochet wanted an extension for teams that acquired him; now that reality is here. So what is Crochet's worth? 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): The news has broke that the Boston Red Sox have acquired White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet for Prospects Kyle Teel, Braden Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, and Wikelman Gonzalez so Bradfo is here to react to the deal and revisit our conversation with Crochet during last 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

From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): As Gordo, Sammy, and Pat wrap up an hour of discussion on Red Sox rumors, news comes across that Juan Soto has chosen to sign a record deal with the New York Mets. Instant reactions from all the guys on the record-breaking money Soto signed for and how close other teams like the Sox and Yankees were with their offers. Plus, can the Yankees recover and where the Sox should pivot after losing the bidding for Soto? Before then, hear what the guys think about potential targets like Willy Adames and Tyler O'Neill signing elsewhere and the avenues the Sox should go to get their frontline starting pitching and big bat with no Soto. 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 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): 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