Brian discusses the news that the Red Sox and Garrett Crochet have agreed to a six-year contract extension, before getting into the Red Sox’s four-game losing streak and Raffy Devers’s struggles (0:40). Then, he chats with The Ringer’s Michael Pina about ‘Celtics City,’ Jayson Tatum’s MVP chances, Al Horford’s rejuvenation, Jaylen Brown’s troublesome knee, potential playoff matchups, and more (22:25). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener calls and some thoughts on the NFL annual meetings in Florida (1:16:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Michael Pina

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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