In this episode of 310 To Left, host Tom Caron dives deep into the world of baseball and the Red Sox with special guest Lou Merloni. The duo kicks things off discussing the MLB postseason and why the Red Sox are on the outside looking in. They analyze the challenges of getting into the playoffs, especially in a league as competitive as MLB, and explore the financial strategies of successful teams this postseason.

Lou shares his thoughts on potential offseason acquisitions, expressing interest in players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Tanner Scott, and Teoscar Hernandez. The conversation shifts to the need for Red Sox leadership to convince ownership to invest in free agents, highlighting the necessity of acquiring a front-line starter to facilitate potential bullpen trades.

The episode also addresses pressing questions: Does the team have a reliable closer? Was the Kenley Jansen signing two years ago a mistake? Which right-handed power bat should the Sox pursue, and should they extend a qualifying offer to Tyler O’Neill? Tom and Lou dissect the team's performance, emphasizing the need to reduce strikeouts and debate whether to trade Triston Casas.

Listeners will hear about prospects, coaching changes, and which player could be the next star for the Sox. They also ponder the big question: Is the Opening Day starter already in the current roster? To wrap up, the episode ends with predictions on who might take home the World Series trophy.

Tune in for insightful analysis and lively debate with Tom Caron and Lou Merloni!

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00:00 Intro & MLB Postseason, why not the Sox?

01:30 Sox just needed to get in, MLB toughest league to get into postseason

03:30 Teams that spend money in the postseason this year

05:45 Lou wanting Tatis Jr., Tanner Scott & Teoscar Hernandez

07:30 Spending this offseason & sign free agents

9:45 Need to acquire front line starter in free agency

11:15 Do Sox have a closer? Hendriks?

12:15 Kenley signing 2 years ago

13:30 Which Right-Handed Power bat Sox go after, do you send qualifying offer to Tyler O’Neill?

16:00 Sox have to cut down on strikeouts as a team

18:15 Should Sox trade Casas?

19:30 Which Sox prospect do you want to see on the big league roster first?

21:00 Sox coaching changes

23:00 Drake Maye gave hope to Pats fans this weekend…is there a player on the Sox that can be a star?

25:00 Is opening Day starter currently on this roster?

25:30 Who wins the World Series?

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