Ben and Brent kick off this morning's final hour alongside Anthony Petrielli, Maple Leafs Hot Stove reporter, ahead of Toronto's preseason home opener! He shares what he's looking for before the season officially starts up, who's in the mix for the team's final roster spots, and the Buds' outlook in the post Mitch Marner era. The trio also examine the early defensive pairings, Morgan Rielly being in "the best shape of his life", and how the Leafs stack up in the Atlantic Division. Later on, Lou Merloni (23:50), former major leaguer and current NESN Red Sox broadcaster, checks in ahead of Boston's three-game set in Toronto. Lou dives into the Sox' season at large, why the Rafael Devers trade sparked this lineup, Garrett Crochet importance, and how they match up against the Blue Jays.

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