The Red Seat: Episode 66-B-B-B Benny and the Betts

In Episode 66 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
Is Benintendi closer to Betts offensively or is he closer to JBJ?Can JBJ be a legitimate bowling threat to Mookie?How does Andrew Benintendi stack up against this year’s loaded class of prospects?Holy crap! Blake Swihart has been awesome this spring, how does he fit in to the teams plans?Does Cora mean it when he says Hanley Ramirez is his starting first baseman? How will that situation play out?The bench battle is discussed in detail.Bobby Poyner vs Robby Scott. Who ya got?Is it possible for Rusney Castillo to play well enough to get tradedListener Questions!

The Red Seat: Episode 65-Emergency Podcast: The Red Sox sign J.D. Martinez!

In Episode 65 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins ) to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
J.D. Martinez has signed!!!!Is this a good deal for the Red Sox and J.D. Martinez?How will playing time shake out at first base between Mitch Moreland and Hanley Ramirez?What will the batting order look like vs lefties and righties?What is the Red Sox current cap situation with the signing?How many games will J.D. Martinez play in the outfield?How many homers will he hit?We also compare the Red Sox and Yankees head to head.Listener Questions!

The Red Seat: Episode 64-Spring Training with Jen McCaffrey and Nunez Signs

In Episode 64 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins ) are joined by Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey ) of MassLive to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
Will J.D. Martinez ultimately end up in Boston?Can Chris Sale’s new throwing program pay off later in the season?Who is currently in the best shape of his life?Could Brock Holt defeat Jeremy Barfield in an arm wrestling match?Eduardo Nunez signs while we are recording!

The Red Seat: Episode 63-The Bottom of the Barrel

In Episode 63 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins ) to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
Is J.D. Martinez really fed up with the Red Sox, if so who is the backup option?David Price says he isn’t even considering his opt out, we decide if this is an earnest statement.Jake Romanski is suspended and Steve Selsky is invited to major league camp.What will the all FA spring training be like?Listener Questions!
 

The Red Seat: Episode 62-Betts Bowls A Strike In Arbitration

In Episode 62 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins ) to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
Mookie Betts wins his arbitration case! What does this mean going forward?MLB Pipeline had Michael Chavis over Jason Groome. Is this the only weird thing in the ranks?Why haven’t the Red Sox signed Tony Watson?The guys discuss the MLB Top 10 Right Now lists that included Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, and Andrew Benintendi.Listener Questions!

The Red Seat: Episode 61-Best, Better, Betts!

In Episode 61 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins )   discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
The recent Hall of Fame voting.Is 2017 or 2016 closer to Mookie Betts’ true talent level?How good can Andrew Benintendi be offensively?They discuss the Red Sox ZiPS projections.Mailbag questions!
 

 

The Red Seat: Episode 60-Inaugural Mailbag!!!

In Episode 60 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins )   discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
The Mookie Betts vs Red Sox arbitration.Will J.D. Martinez really hold out until spring training or even later? Is it good or bad the Yankees did NOT get Gerrit Cole?What were the big differences between the many Red Sox prospects lists that have come out?The guys answer listener questions in their first ever mailbag!

The Red Seat: Episode 59-We Just Keep Waiting

In Episode 59 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins )   discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
The Red Sox signed Mitch Moreland….why did they do it?The Red Sox reportedly has a five-year offer out to J.D. Martinez, will he sign?If Martinez does sign what does that mean for Hanley Ramirez?If the Red Sox fail to sign Martinez who is their fallback option? Do they even have one?An animated defense of Blake Swihart takes place, Brock Holt’s future is decided.
 

The Red Seat: Episode 57-The Red Seat Is Moving!

In Episode 57 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Matt Collins (@MattRyCollins )   discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
A big announcement! The Red Seat is moving to Over The Monster!The Red Sox protected Jalen Beeks, Chandler Shepherd, and Ty Buttrey by adding them to the 40 man. We discuss.There has been a lot of chatter around Giancarlo Stanton, will he be the first domino to fall? Will he end up on the Red Sox?Will the team trade for Jose Abreu? Will they sign Carlos Santana? We all make our off-season predictions.A quick discussion on the state of the farm system.
 

The Red Seat: Episode 56-Cora In, Pedroia Out

In Episode 56 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett )  discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:
The hiring of Alex Cora to be the next manager.The loss of coaches Carl Willis, Brian Butterfield, and Chili Davis.What should the Red Sox do to replace the injured Dustin Pedroia?Will any of Chris Sale, Dustin Pedroia, Mitch Moreland, or Mookie Betts win the Gold Glove?A retrospective look at the career of Koji Uehara.