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S2 E10: Kimbrel Control Issues Apr 10, 2017

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On this episode of The Baseball Show with Lou Merloni, Jared Carrabis, and Evan Drellich... 0:35 - Craig Kimbrel getting the save but struggling as he walked 2 batters and gave up 1 run in the 9th inning vs. the Tigers. 6:30 - Jackie Bradley Jr. going down with a knee injury as he has become one of the most valuable hitters and Sandy Leon continuing to have a hot bat at the start of the 2017 season. 11:03 - John Farrell's use of the bullpen with multiple injuries/sickness and if the relievers will receive specific roles. 14:22 - Big League Lou: Carrabis vs. Drellich in this trivia contest about Lou Merloni and his big league career. 17:23 - The guys debate if the Red Sox media covering the team has gone soft, as Dustin Pedroia said before the start of season. 23:01 - A caller says that he thinks David Price is the same pitcher that was in Tampa Bay and Merloni, Drellich, and Carrabis completely disagree.

S2 E9: Opening Day is here! Apr 03, 2017

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0:31 - Opening thoughts from Drellich, Carrabis, Merloni 2:42 - Season predictions: Better or worse than last year? 4:58 - Plan B for David Price? 7:56 - Tyler Thornburg and the shoulder program 11:43 - AL East teams strengths and weaknesses 15:07 - Caller: Surprises on 25 man roster and Kyle Kendrick 18:39 - Jeff Passan from Yahoo Sports on David Price and arm injuries 22:40 - Over/Under: Price starts, Pablo XBH, lowest ERA 26:56 - Final thoughts on Opening Day

S2 E8: Sam Kennedy interview with Evan Drellich Apr 02, 2017

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1:46 - Theo Epstein: Greatest leader or stalker? 3:09 - Getting ready for Opening Day 4:26 - Improvements at Fenway this season 6:51 - Other events hosted at Fenway this season 7:54 - Kennedy’s relationship with Dombrowski 9:55 - MLB’s competitive balance tax 12:22 - Concern about Price from investment perspective 13:58 - David Ortiz future involvement with the team 16:21 - Facility in the Dominican Republic 18:11 - Expansion around Fenway Park 19:40 - Kennedy transition to ownership? 20:41 - 2016 team vs. 2017 team 21:51 - Using analytics on business side 24:00 - Baseball Ops vs. business side of contact extensions 26:17 - Predictions for upcoming season 27:09 - Insurance on players 28:20 - Red Sox and Cubs teaming up for charity

S2 E7: Chris Sale the next Pedro? Mar 27, 2017

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Leading off thoughts: WBC, Price, E-Rod (00:50-3:20) What to expect from Drew Pomeranz (3:21-8:19) Chris Sale most dominant since Pedro (8:20-13:40) Sox lineup: Benintendi, Bogaerts (13:45-20:53) Caller: Who should bat 2nd? (20:54-21:54) Caller: Pablo Sandoval intriguing (21:55-25:09) Greatest leader in the world Theo Epstein (25:19-27:04) Dombrowski right guy for Red Sox? (27:05-29:20)

S2E6: The Baseball Show - March 19th Mar 20, 2017

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Listen to this week's podcast version of "The Baseball Show" with Lou Merloni (CSN Baseball Analyst, WEEI), Jared Carrabis (Barstool Sports) and Evan Drellich (CSN Red Sox Reporter) THIS WEEK'S LINEUP: Jared Carrabis Leading Off Thought - Year off helped Pablo Sandoval (0:44-1:24) Lou Merloni Leading Off Thought - Swihart should be in Pawtucket (1:27-2:23) Evan Drellich Leading Off Thought - Rotation scares me (2:25-3:03) Drew Pomeranz already having injury issues (3:06-6:44) Dave Dombrowski acquiring health risk players (6:44-8:33) Starting pitching struggles during Spring Training (8:34-10:00) Will Rick Percello regress this year? (10:03-13:31) Caller: We need David Price back (13:40-16:02) Pablo Sandoval looking good in Spring Training (16:02- 18:07) Should Sandoval still switch hit? (18:09-23:37) Caller: Sandoval will bounce back like Hanley Ramirez last year (23:40-25:49) Caller: How often will we see Brock Holt? (26:21-29:18 Merloni says last year was embarrassing for Pablo Sandoval (29:20-32:38) Bullpen depth (32:39-36:15) Caller: Whose going to be the catcher? (36:17-37:48) Caller: If Sandoval fails, who replaces him ? (37:50-38:51) Caller: Would Red Sox be interested in Jonathan Papelbon? (38:53-40:31) Was Buchholz trade worth it? (40:33-42:34

Get David Price off Twitter! - with Lou Merloni & Jared Carrabis from Barstool Sports Mar 13, 2017

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Listen to this week's podcast version of "The Baseball Show" with Lou Merloni (CSN Baseball Analyst, WEEI) and Jared Carrabis (Barstool Sports). THIS WEEK'S LINEUP: Jared Carrabis Leading Off Thought - WBC (0:31-1:36) Lou Merloni Leading Off Thought - Get Price off Twitter (1:37-12:50) Chris Sale is on the Red Sox! (12:54-15:38) Caller: Sandoval bounce back season (15:39-18:47) Exciting World Baseball Classic (18:51-22:45) Caller: Sox lineup, Benintendi batting 3rd? (22:52-31:39) Mitch Moreland/Sam Travis (31:40-37:00) Tim Tebow facing Rick Porcello (37:03-40:20)

S2E4: The Baseball Show - March 5th Mar 06, 2017

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In the season premiere of "The Baseball Show" on CSN, Lou Merloni, Jared Carrabis and Evan Drellich talk about the latest news and issues down at Spring Training for the Boston Red Sox. Look for the podcast version of the TV show every week! David Price injury (0:36-3:49) Price's thoughts on MRI with James Andrews (4:07-6:58) Price's opt out clause in contract (6:59-9:59) Price's first season with Red Sox (10:00-12:18) World Series favorites? (12:50-16:35) Red Sox starting pitching depth (16:36-19:12) Trading Clay Buchholz (19:13-20:39) Caller: Was Buchholz better in bullpen? (20:40-23:20) Caller: Red Sox should be favorites (23:26-25:31) Jackie Bradley Jr. expectations (25:32-27:12) World Baseball Classic (27:16-31:18) Caller: Betts better defense than JBJ (31:19-34:15) Benintendi playing time (34:16-35:45) Caller: Red Sox lineup order (35:46-37:43) Dombrowski trading prospects (37:48-41:15)

S2E3: Pedro Martinez & Chili Davis on the 17K game in 1999 Feb 23, 2017

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CSN baseball analyst Lou Merloni sits down with Pedro Martinez and Red Sox hitting coach Chili Davis to discuss one of Pedro's greatest games. On September 10, 1999 at the height of the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry, Pedro Martinez struck out 17 Yankees in a complete game victory, with the only hit he allowed being a home run to Chili Davis. The two men recall that memorable night in the Bronx, and discuss the state of pitching in 2017.

S2E2: Dave Dombrowski; Chris Sale and David Price Interviews Feb 21, 2017

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Trenni Kusnierek sits down for a couple of interviews at Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL. First up, President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about "winning the winter", and filling the leadership void left by David Ortiz. Also, Dombrowski's two biggest acquisitions during his tenure with Boston , Chris Sale and David Price, discuss expectations for the rotation, and getting to know each other off the field.

S2 E1: Mookie Betts and Dustin Pedroia Interviews Feb 16, 2017

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In Episode 1 of Season 2 of "The Baseball Show Podcast" Trenni Kusnierek sits down with Red Sox centerfielder Mookie Betts and second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Betts talks about being a leader in the clubhouse, and off the field to minorities in the Boston area. He also discusses whether its harder to bowl a 300 game (which he's done seven times) or have a game where he hits 3 home runs. In Trenni's interview with Dustin Pedroia, the former MVP talks about the loss in the clubhouse of David Ortiz, plus lofty expectations aren't anything to new in his time with the Red Sox.

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