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Red Sox Catching Prospect Kole Cottam Talks Playing in Worcester & Portland, Catching Brayan Mata & More Nov 10, 2022

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Kole Cottam is one of the top catching prospects in the Red Sox farm system and opened many eyes this past season with his impressive performance in Portland which led to his call-up to Worcester mid-season. Kole joined Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski to reflect on this past season and some of the biggest lessons he learned. Kole talked about his experience at the beginning of the season with Portland and his experiences playing with players like Ceddanne Rafaela and Christian Koss.

Kole then goes into how he found out about the call-up to the WooSox and how he adapted to the new level. Kole then went into his first impression of Polar Park and explained the strong chemistry in Worcester and Portland. Lastly, Kole shared what he's planning to work on during this offseason to prepare for 2023 and his plan non-baseball related for the remainder of the offseason.

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Red Sox Second Base Plan B Options, Eric Hosmer Opts In & Paxton Option Decision Nov 09, 2022

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The dominoes continue to fall in the first week of the offseason for the Red Sox as the team and players begin making decisions on their options for the 2023 season. Eric Hosmer gives the Red Sox more clarity of his future as he opts into his 3 year, $39 million deal. Pitcher James Paxton also had his club option declined but has the ability to pick up a $4 million player option to stay with the team. Since the future of Xander Bogaerts is up in the air, Mark Feinsand reported that the Red Sox are beginning to look for options at 2B if Bogaerts does sign elsewhere and they do end up moving Trevor Story to shortstop.

Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to the news of Eric Hosmer opting into his deal and look at what this means for the first base position going into next season. Then they break down what's been happening regarding James Paxton's future with the team and explain whether they believe he'd be a good fit for the 2023 team. Lastly, Jake and Lauren look into the potential plan B options at second base if Xander Bogaerts decides to leave Boston.

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Xander Bogaerts Opts Out Of Red Sox Contract; What's Next? Nov 08, 2022

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Xander Bogaerts officially is a free agent.

The Boston Red Sox shortstop opted out of the final three years of his deal Monday and will test the free agent market. NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down what comes next for Bogaerts, what a potential contract could look like and takes a peak at other shortstops who also are free agents. Lauren also dives into how their could be a lot of shuffling for the Red Sox should Bogaerts decide to leave.

Later, Lauren also discusses Tommy Pham future after he also became a free agent Monday. As always, Locked On Red Sox ends with the mental health minute!

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Carolina Martinez, Wife Of Pedro Martinez, Talks Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala Nov 07, 2022

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The sixth annual Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala is this Friday in Boston!

Carolina Martinez, president of the foundation (@PMFKids) and wife of 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series champion Pedro Martinez, joins Locked On Red Sox!

Carolina discusses how the foundation got started, its importance and how it helps children and families in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Carolina also provides information about the Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala -- which will take place Nov. 11 -- and how it was an easy decision to hold it in Boston every year, while also discussing what the night is like and the Gala's significance to the Martinez family.

Later, Carolina reveals who her and Pedro were rooting for in this year's World Series!

The Red Sox, city of Boston and Red Sox fans will always be important to the Martinez family. To find out more about the Pedro Martinez foundation, click here. To purchase tickets to the Gala, and to find out more information about the night, click here.

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Red Sox Qualifying Offers: Who's Eligible? Nov 04, 2022

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There are a few members of the Boston Red Sox who are eligible for qualifying offers...will they get one?

NESN's Lauren Willand dives into what a qualifying offer is and who on the Red Sox could be offered one. Lauren goes into why some players should (or should not) be extended one and why it would be wise for some to accept it if they are indeed tendered one. Players include J.D. Martinez, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Wacha and (potentially) Xander Bogaerts should he opt out of his contract.

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Chris Sale Will Opt In To Remaining Two Years Of Red Sox Contract; Gold Glove Winners Nov 02, 2022

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Chris Sale is here to stay.

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom told The Boston Globe's Alex Speier that Sale will opt in to his final two years of his extension.

NESN's Lauren Willand dives into Sale's numbers, injuries and why this shouldn't come as a surprise given Sale's lack of presence on the mound due to injuries. Lauren also looks at the American League Gold Glove winners and ends the show with the mental health minute!

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Red Sox 2022 Player Reviews: Kiké Hernandez and Bobby Dalbec Nov 01, 2022

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As the Red Sox offseason continues, we continue with the 2022 player reviews and look into the seasons of Kiké Hernandez and Bobby Dalbec. Both players struggled this past season compared to their impressive 2021 finishes and didn't meet the expectations placed on them at the beginning of the season.

Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand break down how Bobby Dalbec and Kiké Hernandez performed this season and look into the numbers to see where they struggled and improved from the season before. Lauren and Jake then look into the futures of both players and give their thoughts on what areas they need to improve upon.

Lastly, Lauren and Jake react to fan reviews from Twitter.

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Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts Named Finalists For AL Silver Slugger Award Oct 28, 2022

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The Boston Red Sox had a down 2022 season in every sense of the word, but some players are getting recognized for their contributions.

NESN's Lauren Willand breaks down Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers being named finalists for the American League Silver Slugger Award. Lauren looks at both their numbers and explains why she thinks Devers and Bogaerts do (or do not) have a chance to win.

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Red Sox Pitchers Garrett Whitlock & Tanner Houck 2022 Player Reviews Oct 28, 2022

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Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck both had a lot of expectations on them going into the 2022 season. Both pitchers met some of those expectations but ended the season with getting surgery and both won't be back until 2023 Spring Training. Going into next season, it still hasn't been set in stone how both players will be used as well.

Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski reviews Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck's 2022 seasons and gives his thoughts on both players' performances. Iggy then drives into predicting how he believes the team should handle both players while coming back from season-ending injuries and how the team should use them when fully healthy.

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Thaddeus Ward, Red Sox Pitching Prospect Talks Arizona Fall League, Coming Back From Tommy John & More Oct 27, 2022

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Thaddeus Ward is a Red Sox pitching prospect and is currently the No. 15 top prospect for Boston on MLB.com. War joined Massachusetts Pirates Team Insider Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand to talk about his time so far in the Arizona Fall League and reflect on his 2022 season. Ward explains his process of recovering from Tommy John surgery and how he felt during this past season. Ward then goes into what he's learned from the last two years (COVID and Tommy John) and how he works on his mental side of the game. Lastly, Thaddeus shares his hobbies outside of the game and what he's planning on working on next season.

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