Opening Day is upon us! The Red Sox hightail it for Seattle after playing two exhibition games in the Lone Star State against the reigning champs, Texas Rangers. But before the Red Sox kick things off with the Mariners and Julio Rodriguez, the guys are previewing the season and throwing out predictions.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There are so many ways to get ready for the regular season while putting spring training in the rearview mirror. We at Baseball Isn't Boring have leaned on the perspective of a veteran trying to reestablish his dominance (Chris Sale) and a top prospect attempting to punch his first ticket to the majors (Roman Anthony). Bradfo talks to both players, getting unique viewpoints heading into the real games. The old(er) and the young. It covers it all.

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Red Sox top prospect Christopher Troye hops on the podcast with Sammy, Gordo, and Pat to discuss his Spring Training down in Fort Meyers along with his most recent outing facing Ronald Acuna. Additionally, the guys recap their trip down to camp with Rob and the atmosphere of the clubhouse they felt while walking around Fenway South.

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Gordo and Sammy flew down to the Fort for the final weekend of Red Sox Spring Training and got the chance to sit down with day 1 listener and first guest of the show, Zack Kelly. The trio along with Bradfo discuss coming back from a banged-up year, Zack's offseason work, and of course some hockey talk.

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After discussing with Lou Merloni how fragile this pitching staff is, news broke that yet another pitcher would be joining Lucus Giolito on the IL with a UCL tear and needed surgery. Chris Murphy is the patient in question for another dose of Pat's Prognosis.

Additionally, the guys discuss the Red Sox invitation to an exiled member of the 2004 Red Sox for their 20 year reunion.

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Former MLBer and voice of the Boston Red Sox, Lou Merloni joins Play Tessie from down in Fort Myers as he calls games for Spring Training and the Spring Breakout game. The group talks about everything from the offseason that never was to the fragility of a talented team. Not to mention realistic expectations from the Red Sox in 2024.

Chapters:

0:03:45 - Intro

0:04:15 - Devers progression this Spring with his stance

0:06:00 - How do MLB batting stances evolve

0:07:55 - Who are the 4 & 5 Starters in the Rotation?

0:10:00 - How durable is this pitching staff?

0:15:05 - Can Kutter Crawford be a difference-maker?

0:13:40 - Has Craig Breslow's roster construction been neglectful?

0:15:10 - First impressions of Vaughn Grissom

0:16:30 - How will other prospects affect Vaughn Grissom's position alignment

0:19:50 - Is Ceddane Rafaela ready for MLB starts?

0:23:45 - Can Boston be optimistic about Trevor Story?

0:28:22 - What does this team need to do out of the gates to keep pace?

0:34:00 - MVP of the MLB Spring Breakout

0:36:50 - Is there any chance of Jordan Montgomery or another pitcher being signed?

0:39:00 - Potential of a 'Salary Cap' in the MLB after the 2024 offseason

0:43:55 - Is the clubhouse frustrated with the lack of moves from the Front Office?

0:46:25 - Most Underrated Player in Spring Training

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It's a full-on episode of Pat's Prognosis as the Play Pen's in-house doctor Pat Brown, along with Rob Bradford & Co., chat with Rich Hill about rehabbing from arm surgeries throughout his career. The group discusses everything Lucas Giolito is about to staredown as he battles back from a UCL tear that he opted for surgery on this past week.

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Spring Training isn't just an opportunity to get a look at what the Red Sox have in store for the season, it's also a time for Red Sox fans to look around the league to see what the rest of the AL East has in store with Baltimore, New York, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Sammy, Gordo, and Pat discuss the recent injuries that took Gerrit Cole and another top player out of their opening-day lineups.

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The Red Sox are starting to carve out an identity for themselves with Brayan Bello being extended to a contract and Triston Casas starting to make progress in his path to being a Red Sox for life... but the plans to contend are still not apparent from he front office. The guys discuss the Red Sox's recent roster moves and potentially high value-low cost pitchers the team could bring in if they want a shot in the American League East.

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The Boston Red Sox are spending a little cash right before they jet off to the Dominican Republic. Pitching Phenom, Brayan Bello, inked a contract extension that will see him earning $55 million and some extra years of comfort in Boston. Join Pat, Sammy, and Gordo as they break down the specifics of the contract, what this means for the future look of the Red Sox pitching staff, and whether they think this will lead to more spending before the spring is up.

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