Brian chats with Lou Merloni about the Red Sox as they begin the second half of the season this weekend against the Dodgers. They talk about Craig Breslow’s thinking as the trade deadline approaches, potential sellers and players the Sox could target, the MVP of the team thus far, the Sox’s pitching staff, and more (0:40). Then, Brian and Jamie each give out their top five Boston athletes without a championship and give out their honorable mentions as well (40:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Lou Merloni

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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