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Red Sox Pitcher Garrett Whitlock Could Miss Opening Day! Who Will Fill His Spot? w/ The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey Feb 28, 2023

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Red Sox question marks continue to grow with the news that Garrett Whitlock could miss Opening Day. The biggest question is who will fill his spot and how will the team's rotation stack up to begin the season? Players such as James Paxton, Tanner Houck, Bobby Dalbec and Jarren Duran still don't have defined roles on the roster as well.

The vibes have still seemed high so far to begin the Red Sox's Spring Training. The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey joins Jake Ignaszewski to give fans a glimpse of what the energy/vibes have been like in Fort Myers thus far. Jen speaks about the Garrett Whitlock news and sheds some light on how the Red Sox could fill his role while he works his way back to full health. She also speaks on how she believes the team will use pitchers like James Paxton and Tanner Houck during the season. With the unknowns also surrounding Duran and Dalbec, Jen shares her thoughts on where they'll begin the season and how they could be used if they do break camp on the major league roster.

Lastly, Jen shares what surprised her the most while she was in Fort Myers and explains the culture shift that is occurring in the Red Sox clubhouse.

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Red Sox Deal With Pitch Clock Drama In Spring Training Game; Chris Sale Throws To Hitters Feb 27, 2023

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MLB implemented new rules this season which includes a pitch clock, and the Boston Red Sox were impacted by it over the weekend in their spring training game against the Atlanta Braves.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand share their thoughts on how the game against the Braves ended (in a tie) and share insight about their feelings on the pitch clock as a whole. The two also discuss Chris Sale's bullpen with his family in attendance and why it was a good sign for the pitcher.

James Paxton also will have his first start soon and the hosts share why it's important for Paxton to impress early. Bobby Dalbec continued to prove why he's great in spring training with a home run over the weekend.

Later Jake and Lauren talk about the Red Sox lineup which featured Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida as the leadoff hitter.

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Red Sox First Spring Training Game is HERE! Casas Pre-Game Routine Drama, Yoshida & Valdez Impress Feb 24, 2023

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The Boston Red Sox kicked off their Spring Training schedule against Northeastern University, a tradition for years. Alex Cora submitted his first lineup card of the 2023 season with some surprises in it. Triston Casas also sheds light on some drama in the clubhouse last year that had to do with his pre-game routines of napping and sunbathing. Red Sox hitting coach spoke about how impressed he's been with Masataka Yoshida thus far and how he has shown much more power than anticipated. Alex Cora also spoke about how the team plays to use prospect Enmanuel Valdez during Spring Training and shared how impressed he's been by his offensive production and plate discipline.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to the Red Sox first game of Spring Training and discuss a few surprises within the lineup. Jake and Lauren then share their thoughts on the Casas situation and explain why this is something players in the Red Sox clubhouse will have to get used to with more young players coming up in the future. Then they discuss the report that Yoshida's power has impressed Red Sox coaches and they look at his current projections going into the season. Lastly, they talk about Enmanuel Valdez and finish with a mental health minute.

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Tanner Houck Coming Into Red Sox Season With 'Chip On My Shoulder' Feb 23, 2023

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Tanner Houck, like many of his Boston Red Sox teammates, has a lot to prove coming into the 2023 MLB season and he's ready to do so.

NESN's Lauren Willand discusses what Houck's role could be for the Red Sox and how him coming into the new season with a "chip on my shoulder" is a good thing -- especially if he feels comfortable with a third pitch and fully healthy after back surgery -- because he wants to bounce back and be a contributing factor to this team.

Later Lauren talks about Bryan Mata with Alex Cora telling reporters the top pitching prospect likely will be part of the Red Sox in 2023 at some point. Then Lauren goes into the interesting story of Noah Song -- who was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Red Sox in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft -- and how he no longer is active in the Navy and will report to camp for Philly. However, there is a scenario in which he can return to the Red Sox.

Locked on Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!

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Red Sox Debate: Rafael Devers Vs. Alex Verdugo In A Race; Big Spring Training For Jarren Duran Feb 22, 2023

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So, who would win a race? Alex Verdugo or Rafael Devers?

The Boston Red Sox teammates shared a lighthearted moment in a mic'd up video shared on the team's Instagram that is a must-watch.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand open the show by talking about the friendly back-and-forth and how it's good to see the chemistry already looking positive. They also look into how this is a big spring training for Jarren Duran, who is ready to learn from his 2022 mistakes and he competes for a spot on the Red Sox 40-man roster. The two also look at how he must grow and what his role will be should Duran be on the Opening Day roster.

Later Jake and Lauren look at Jorge Alfaro and him working with Jason Varitek -- noting how that iwll set him up for success one way or another.

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Is Chaim Bloom on Hot Seat? Should Red Sox extend Alex Verdugo? Feb 21, 2023

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Now that Spring Training is fully underway, a lot of Boston Red Sox personnel are answering some of the biggest questions the media and fans have had all offseason. A big one that's on a lot of people's minds: is Chaim Bloom on the hot seat? Bloom has had mixed results since being hired in 2019 and Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy shared some clarity on the situation. Alex Verdugo also approached Red Sox leadership about a contract extension and has expressed a desire to stay in Boston.

Jake Ignaszewski shares his thoughts on if Chaim Bloom is on the hot seat and if this is a make-it-or-break year for him. Iggy looks at both sides on why it could be and why it couldn't be and explain how his view of Bloom has changed throughout the years. Iggy then looks at if the Red Sox should extend Alex Verdugo and shares a contract that he'd feel comfortable offering Dugie. Iggy then reacts to Twitter responses about Bloom's job security and Verdugo's possible extension. Lastly, Iggy reacts to Cora's comments about how he'll use pitchers to begin Spring Training games.

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Red Sox Shut Down Brayan Bello; Nick Pivetta Exits Early Feb 20, 2023

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Before the Boston Red Sox officially began their spring training, they already were dealt with some bad news surrounding two pitchers.

Brayan Bello was shut down with forearm tightness and Nick Pivetta is building back his stamina after a bout with COVID-19, so while it doesn't sound serious, NESN's Lauren Willand and Jake Ignaszewski look at the good and the bad, but then go into the pitching depth the Red Sox do have.

Later the two talk about who the Red Sox could have bat leadoff and talk about Triston Casas' new look with his painted fingernails!

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Former Red Sox Pitcher Michael Wacha To Padres, Turner Wearing No. 2, Dalbec to SS? Feb 17, 2023

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Red Sox says goodbye to Michael Wacha as he signs with the Padres and says welcome to Yu Chang. Justin Turner also explains why he's wearing the No. 2 despite Xander Bogaerts wearing the number for the majority of his Red Sox career. In other news, Alex Cora suggests that Bobby Dalbec could get some looks at shortstop during Spring Training.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand discuss what bringing back Yu Chang means for the middle infield alignment and why it's surprising that Chang is the only free agent that was re-signed from last season. Jake and Lauren then break down the incentive-heavy and complicated contract Michael Wacha signed with the San Diego Padres. They then discuss the possibility of Bobby Dalbec getting time at shortstop and two other positions during Spring Training.

Speaking of shortstop, Jake and Lauren then discuss if it matters or not that Justin Turner chose to wear Xander Bogaerts number. Lastly, they do a mental health minute.

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Trevor Story Injury Timeline Update; Chris Sale's Message To Red Sox Doubters Feb 16, 2023

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It's always been unclear just how long Trevor Story would be sidelined after undergoing an internal bracing procedure on his elbow in the offseason, but now Boston Red Sox fans heard from the man himself regarding his injury.

NESN's Lauren Willand looks at what Story had to say in terms of his recovery, timeline and overall how he's feeling and discusses how Kiké Hernández used humor to answer back to a reporter who questioned whether he had the résumé to be a leader in the Red Sox clubhouse.

Later Lauren reveals the message from Chris Sale that he had regarding the 2023 Red Sox season and team as a whole and touches on how Rafael Devers is ready to turn the page on 2022 and leave it completely in the rearview.

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Evaluating Red Sox Farm System Going Into 2023 Feb 15, 2023

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Over the last few weeks, multiple writers and major publications have released their 2023 rankings of all MLB farm systems. Most fans were surprised where the Red Sox were ranked on the lists from ESPN and The Athletic. Jake Ignaszewski breaks down the updated farm system rankings and shares his thoughts on why the team's system was ranked so low.

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel joined the show as well to explain why he ranked the Red Sox where he did and shares two players that fans should keep an eye on during the 2023 season. Lastly, Jake picks a player that fans should keep an eye on due to his impression 2022 performance.

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