Locked On Red Sox - Daily Podcast On The Boston Red Sox

With the Boston Red Sox facing some injuries to their pitchers who likely won't be ready for Opening Day, who could replace them on the roster?

NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski discuss some potential options including Kutter Crawford and Josh Winckowski, plus look into what the injuries to Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello and James Paxton means for Tanner Houck and why his next few starts are important to him.

Jake also tosses an idea for the Red Sox to do as a fun way for fans to see a fun side to the athlete.

Justin Turner also offered an update as to how he's feeling after he got hit with a pitch in the face Monday.

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Chris Sale made his first spring training start and his first start since getting his finger broken last summer and he looked strong in his outing.

NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski break down Sale's two-inning start where he had a lot of control and seemed genuinely happy after coming off the mound after a strong appearance. The two also discuss a scary moment involving Justin Turner when he was hit in the head with a pitch. Turner was able to walk away on his own terms, and the two provide an encouraging update at the end of the show.

Lauren and Jake also take a look at Raimel Tapia as his strong spring training and fight for a spot on the 26-man roster continued!

Also: Updates on some injured Red Sox players.

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World Baseball Classic will be played for the first time in 6 years this month and is beginning in one week. The Red Sox have 10-12 players participating in the tournament to represent the countries their family is from.

MLB Network & WBC Reporter Jon Morosi joins Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand to speak about how the WBC could hurt or help the Red Sox going into the season. Morosi touches on how the tournament could help Masataka Yoshida acclimate to the MLB pitching and get used to the sinker pitch. He also shares his thoughts on if Kike Hernandez's preparation for the shortstop position could be impacted by playing centerfield in WBC.

Jake and Lauren then explain which players could capitalize the most during Red Sox Spring Training while the WBC is happening. They also look into why some players elected not to participate in the WBC.

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Reporting from Fort Myers, Florida, Jake Ignaszewski and Jamie Gatlin share a glimpse of their day at Jet Blue Park and break down the Red Sox convincing win against the Phillies. Boston's offense put on a show while Tanner Houck struggled in his first start. Connor Wong injured his hamstring during the game so Jake and Jamie discuss how this gives Jorge Alfaro a perfect opportunity to try and crack the Opening Day roster.

They also look into this decision the Red Sox have to make soon regarding Jorge Alfaro and how the Wong injury could play a major factor in that decision.

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The Boston Red Sox continued their strong spring training and even had a little visitor when a cat was running around the field Tuesday night.

NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski look at who impressed in their third win of spring including Triston Casas, who had a strong night at the plate for the Red Sox. They also look at Corey Kluber's first start and, even though it was only two innings, share why they were impressed with what they saw.

Even though spring training games don't count, Jake and Lauren talk why winning still is important especially after how the 2022 season ended and how many were unhappy with the offseason moves.

Later the two talk about Matt Barnes's recent comments about not having animosity toward the Red Sox after getting DFA'd in the offseason, but look at how what he said could have been taken as a shot at Chaim Bloom.

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Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he will take the 26 best players out of spring training and into Opening Day.

So, will there be any dark horses?

NESN's Lauren Willand Jake Ignaszewski look at who could be a dark horse candidates (or candidates) who could crack the Opening Day roster to begin the 2023 season for the Red Sox. Jake and Lauren go over their dark horses before reading some listeners answers to round out the discussion!

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Red Sox question marks continue to grow with the news that Garrett Whitlock could miss Opening Day. The biggest question is who will fill his spot and how will the team's rotation stack up to begin the season? Players such as James Paxton, Tanner Houck, Bobby Dalbec and Jarren Duran still don't have defined roles on the roster as well.

The vibes have still seemed high so far to begin the Red Sox's Spring Training. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins Jake Ignaszewski to give fans a glimpse of what the energy/vibes have been like in Fort Myers thus far. Jen speaks about the Garrett Whitlock news and sheds some light on how the Red Sox could fill his role while he works his way back to full health. She also speaks on how she believes the team will use pitchers like James Paxton and Tanner Houck during the season. With the unknowns also surrounding Duran and Dalbec, Jen shares her thoughts on where they'll begin the season and how they could be used if they do break camp on the major league roster.

Lastly, Jen shares what surprised her the most while she was in Fort Myers and explains the culture shift that is occurring in the Red Sox clubhouse.

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MLB implemented new rules this season which includes a pitch clock, and the Boston Red Sox were impacted by it over the weekend in their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand share their thoughts on how the game against the Braves ended (in a tie) and share insight about their feelings on the pitch clock as a whole. The two also discuss Chris Sale's bullpen with his family in attendance and why it was a good sign for the pitcher.

James Paxton also will have his first start soon and the hosts share why it's important for Paxton to impress early. Bobby Dalbec continued to prove why he's great in spring training with a home run over the weekend.

Later Jake and Lauren talk about the Red Sox lineup which featured Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida as the leadoff hitter.

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The Boston Red Sox kicked off their Spring Training schedule against Northeastern University, a tradition for years. Alex Cora submitted his first lineup card of the 2023 season with some surprises in it. Triston Casas also sheds light on some drama in the clubhouse last year that had to do with his pre-game routines of napping and sunbathing. Red Sox hitting coach spoke about how impressed he's been with Masataka Yoshida thus far and how he has shown much more power than anticipated. Alex Cora also spoke about how the team plays to use prospect Enmanuel Valdez during Spring Training and shared how impressed he's been by his offensive production and plate discipline.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to the Red Sox first game of Spring Training and discuss a few surprises within the lineup. Jake and Lauren then share their thoughts on the Casas situation and explain why this is something players in the Red Sox clubhouse will have to get used to with more young players coming up in the future. Then they discuss the report that Yoshida's power has impressed Red Sox coaches and they look at his current projections going into the season. Lastly, they talk about Enmanuel Valdez and finish with a mental health minute.

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Tanner Houck, like many of his Boston Red Sox teammates, has a lot to prove coming into the 2023 MLB season and he's ready to do so.

NESN's Lauren Willand discusses what Houck's role could be for the Red Sox and how him coming into the new season with a "chip on my shoulder" is a good thing -- especially if he feels comfortable with a third pitch and fully healthy after back surgery -- because he wants to bounce back and be a contributing factor to this team.

Later Lauren talks about Bryan Mata with Alex Cora telling reporters the top pitching prospect likely will be part of the Red Sox in 2023 at some point. Then Lauren goes into the interesting story of Noah Song -- who was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Red Sox in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft -- and how he no longer is active in the Navy and will report to camp for Philly. However, there is a scenario in which he can return to the Red Sox.

Locked on Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!

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