Boston Sports Tonight - 'the Best Of' Podcast

00:48 - Bill Belichick was not impressed with some of the Patriots media members at day two of Patriots training camp. Tom Curran, Kayce Smith and Michael Holley discuss how to find story-lines during training camp without trying to evaluate players’ performances. 09:29 - Hear from Dave Dombrowski and his explanation for David Price being placed on the disabled list. Jared Carrabis, Tom Giles and Michael Holley discuss. 15:48 - The Red Sox are in second place in the AL East. Giles expresses his concern to Carrabis and Kayce Smith. Carrabis expresses his disappointment with Dombrowski. 

0:41 - Michael Holley, Tom Giles and Kayce Smith react to Tom Curran's column that said the Patriots are likely to go 19-0 and Curran explains his stance.6:54 - Lou Merloni joins BST to break down David Price's altercation with Dennis Eckersley and what it means for the Red Sox leadership if Dustin Pedroia was one of the players who applauded Price on the team plane.12:25 - Mike Giardi and Phil Perry are in Foxboro for day 1 of Patriots training camp to discuss Jimmy Garoppolo's struggles, Brandin Cooks' big play ability, and Malcolm Butler's compete level.16:32 - David Price seems to not like playing in Boston, similar to Carl Crawford and Pablo Sandoval. What makes it so difficult for some players to handle Boston?

0:41 - Dustin Pedroia was reportedly one of the players that applauded David Price for his altercation with Dennis Eckerlsey on the team plane. Curran, Holley, Giles, and Smith give their reactions to the report. 5:11 - Tom Curran and Tom Giles talk about Bill Belichick and how he has actually improved as a coach and GM in the past few years compared to his earlier seasons with the Patriots. 10:36 - Kyle Draper joins BST with Curran, Holley, and Smith to discuss Isaiah Thomas not getting surgery on his injured hip, if that is the best option for him, and how it could affect the Celtics.15:38 - Evan Drellich joins to talk about the Red Sox trading for Eduardo Nunez, his early impressions of Rafael Devers, and how they will handle playing time for both players at third base.

0:41- How much is John Farrell to blame for David Price’s altercations with media members? Evan Drellich joins BST to discuss if the Red Sox manager needs to take more action against his players.3:58 - Phil Perry joins Tom Curran and Kayce Smith to debate if Tom Brady is better now than he was 10 years ago in the 2007 season. 10:06 - Kyle Draper joins BST to discuss the report that LeBron James is not happy with Kyrie Irving and ‘wants to kick his ass’ for asking out of Cleveland. 14:42 - How much does David Price dislike being in Boston? What are the chances he opts out of his contract in 2018? Evan Drellich, Tom Curran, Michael Holley, and Tom Giles break it down.

0:41 - The Celtics reportedly want to be kept in the loop on Kyrie Irving and his request of a trade. Michael Holley would not want the Celtics to trade for Kyrie Irving while Tom Curran, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith think he is crazy.07:52 - Our BST crew discusses the new report that details what happened on the team plane between David Price and Dennis Eckersley and if the Red Sox need to apologize for what occurred.12:18 - Was the 2007 Patriots secondary better than this year's? Phil Perry joins to break it down and talk about the contracts of Dont'a Hightower and Malcolm Butler. 17:21 - Rafael Devers has been called up by the Red Sox. How much pressure is on him to fill the void at third base? Curran, Holley, and Giles talk about Boston's top prospect.

00:43 Kyle Draper, A. Sherrod Blakely and Michael Holley discuss the rumors of Kryrie Irving trying to get out of Cleveland. 08:50 Kayce Smith, Draper and Holley chat about who could fill the Red Sox void at third base.16:51 Draper and Holley talk to Don Banks about any underlying concerns for the Patriots and what could deter them from making to the Super Bowl this season.

0:41 - An NFL scout says about Garoppolo, 'Bill think’s he's got the next great one', and a former Patriots player said if Garoppolo was traded to Cleveland, they would be a playoff team. The BST crew discusses.6:49 - Red Sox are reportedly desperately seeking a third baseman. Jared Carrabis talks about the options that could be available for the Red Sox.11:00 - In this edition of 2007 Patriots vs. 2017 Patriots, Mike Giardi and Tom Curran break down the running backs and offensive lineman of both teams.16:02 - Kyle Draper and Tom Curran discuss Marcus Smart’s contract situation, if the Celtics could sign him to a contract extension, or if he might be the next to go. 

0:41 - Former Patriots Wes Welker and Sebastian Vollmer join and talk with Tom Curran about the possibility the Patriots can go 19-0 and what retirement has been like.6:23 - Is there anything the Red Sox could have done to prevent the Yankees from making a trade and did they miss their opportunity? Tom Curran, Michael Holley, Kayce Smith, and DJ Bean break down what this trade does to the rivalry.11:47 - In this edition of the 2007 Patriots team vs. the 2017 Patriots team, Curran and Mike Giardi compare the wide receivers and tight ends positions of both teams and discuss which has more talent. 17:31 - Evan Drellich joins to talk about Drew Pomeranz pitching well again and getting the win, Dustin Pedroia locked in at the plate, and how the Red Sox proceed in the trade market. 

0:41 - Michael Holley, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss the Yankees making a trade with the White Sox for Todd Frazier, David Robertson, and Tommy Kahnle and break down who got the better end of the deal.5:30 - What happens when Bill Belichick decides to retire? Tom Curran, Phil Perry, and Michael Holley talk about who would be the best replacement for Belichick between Josh McDaniels, Matt Patricia, or an alternative option.11:08 - With the report that the Celtics are keeping an eye on Anthony Davis, the crew on BST discuss why the Pelicans would ever trade Davis.16:58 - Lou Merloni joins BST on the phone to talk about how the Yankees/White Sox trade affects the Red Sox and if the Yankees now have enough to jump the Red Sox in the standings.

0:41 - Paul Pierce signs a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Boston Celtics. Tom Curran, Michael Holley, and Tom Giles discuss where he ranks as an all-time Celtics great.3:43 - Lou Merloni joins BST to discuss whether the Red Sox should trade for Todd Frazier and if 3rd base or the bullpen is the biggest need before the trade deadline.8:36 - Roger Goodell is reportedly still upset at Matt Patricia for wearing the clown nose t-shirt. Will it hurt Patricia's chances of getting a head coaching job in the future? Tom Curran, Kayce Smith, and Phil Perry break it down. 13:39 - Evan Drellich joins to talk about the Red Sox loss to the Blue Jays, Mookie Betts base running mistake, and John Farrell's use of the bullpen.16:38 - Curran, Holley, and Smith debate what is the best TV show of all-time in today's Midsummer Question of the Day.

0:41 - We hear from Danny Ainge and Gordon Hayward about the free agent officially signing with the Celtics. Tom Giles, Kayce Smith, Phil Perry, and John Tomase discuss Hayward coming to Boston.6:59 - Evan Drellich joins to talk about the Red Sox designating Pablo Sandoval for assignment and listen to what Dave Dombrowski and John Farrell had to say about the third baseman.11:30 - Giles, Smith, and Perry discuss SB Nation’s draft of quarterbacks to start a franchise with, where Tom Brady came in at 23. 17:14 - Eric Frede joins BST to discuss the Red Sox walk-off win over the Yankees as Boston scored 2 runs in the 9th inning off Aroldis Chapman.

0:41 - Evan Drellich gives us his midseason grades for the Red Sox hitters and pitchers and breaks down why he gave the grades he did. 5:59 - Phil Perry joins BST with Tom Giles, DJ Bean, and Kayce Smith to discuss the list of remaining free agents and if the Patriots could take a flyer on any of them. 11:12 - Avery Bradley is officially introduced as a member of the Detroit Pistons. Abby Chin joins to talk about what she is going to miss most about Bradley. 13:44 - Our BST crew discusses Calvin Johnson’s comments about retirement and what would have happened if he joined the Patriots following the 2015 season. 16:58 - Richard Sherman says that NFL players should be willing to go on strike in order to get guaranteed contracts. Phil Perry joins again to talk about that possibility. 

0:41 - Tom Giles and Kayce Smith, along with Rob ‘Hardy’ Poole discuss if the Patriots loading up in the offseason means that there is a shot that they could go undefeated.6:16 - Giles, Smith, DJ Bean, and Hardy play a game of Buy or Sell with Red Sox topics including calling up Rafael Devers, acquiring bullpen help, and David Price winning in the playoffs. 11:30 - Our BST crew talk about the Bruins seemingly going with a lot of young players on the roster and how competitive they will be next season. 16:20 - Abby Chin and Tom Giles discuss why the Celtics have yet to have a press conference for Gordon Hayward and what is holding up the deal from being finalized.

0:41 - BST crew discusses Chris Sale starting in the All Star Game and how he statistically drops off in the 2nd half of seasons, specially in September. Is there reason to be concerned about the Red Sox starting rotation going forward?6:08 - Bill O’Brien says that coaching Tom Brady is one of the most difficult jobs. Phil Perry joins to talk about the former Patriots offensive coordinator's comments. 11:20 - Jayson Tatum is impressing in Summer League. How many minutes will he get early on in the season? Tom Giles and Kayce Smith discuss. 14:48 - Joe Haggerty joins to talk about why David Pastrnak and the Bruins have not completed a contract extension yet and how Peter Chiarelli is still affecting the Bruins.

00:44 - ESPN's Chris Forsberg‏ explains to Kyle Draper why he believes that Isaiah Thomas is a max player.04:21 - Jayson Tatum has been compared to both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. Tom Giles, Kayce Smith, Forsberg and Draper discuss whether or not he can be considered to be a hybrid of the two.10:57 - Michael Holley, Smith, Draper and Forsberg breaks down Isaiah Thomas’ NBA career and talk about which teams would be wiling to bring out the Brink’s trucks for him. 16:13 - The BST crew (mainly Draper and Holley) finishes up their conversation about Thomas’ max potential.

00:46 - “Are the Celtics a better team today then they were yesterday?” Chris Mannix breaks down the Avery Bradley trade with Tom Giles and explains what the Celtics will get from a player like Marcus Morris. 04:54 - A. Sherrod Blakely gets an exclusive interview with Isaiah Thomas at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Hear the Celtics guard talk about his new teammate in Gordon Hayward and losing Avery Bradley. Mannix returns to chat with Abby Chin and Giles. 11:42 - Blakely checks back in from Las Vegas to talk about Isaiah Thomas’ upcoming free agency and whether he’ll see the 'Brink's truck' and max contract that he wants. 16:20 - The Red Sox improve to a 50-39 record which makes Drew Pomeranz 9-4 this season. Evan Drellich talks with Michael Holley and Tom Giles about Pomeranz’s performance so far.

0:41 - Brian Scalabrine joins BST to talk about if trading Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart, or Jae Crowder makes the most sense and which player would get the most in return. 9:17 - A. Sherrod Blakely gives us his Summer League impressions on Jayson Tatum and Abdel Nader, and why the Celtics might have trouble finding a trade partner. 13:12 - Chris Sale made final start before the All-Star break. Has he lived up to your expectations? 17:45 - Tom Curran, Tom Giles, and Kayce Smith discuss the Mike Petraglia article about trading Isaiah Thomas and talk about if that would be a logical plan for the Celtics.

0:41 - Chris Mannix on how Gordon Hayward makes the Celtics better, how the Celtics need to clear space, what other players could be available including Marc Gasol, and Brad Stevens influence on Hayward.5:18 - Tom Curran, Michael Holley, and Kayce Smith on how the Celtics got their guy in Gordon Hayward and Danny Ainge being on a Hall of Fame track as a general manager.8:24 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins to discuss Jayson Tatum and Ante Zizic performances in the Summer League and the potential of a sign-and-trade involving Jae Crowder.12:36 - The Red Sox are four games over the Yankees for 1st place. A discussion on if it’s the offense or the pitching mostly responsible for the Red Sox success. 17:15 - Is this the best offense that Tom Brady has ever been surrounded by? Is it better than 2007? Tom Curran and Michael Holley break it down. 

0:41 - The meetings have wrapped up and we are awaiting Gordon Hayward’s decision. Tom Curran, Michael Holley, and Tom Giles discuss the impact his choice will make. Kyle Draper and Brian Scalabrine also join the discussion. 7:15 - A. Sherrod Blakely joins from Utah where the Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum played very well in the 1st Summer League game of the season and the feeling in Utah about Hayward. 10:36 - Curran, Holley, and Giles talk about Tom Brady’s comments responding to Gisele claiming that he suffered a concussion last season. 15:07 - Evan Drellich joins to discuss David Price’s continued outrage at the media and why people from the top of the organization aren't doing anything about it.

00:43 David Price reportedly had a verbal altercation with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley on the Red Sox team flight. Kyle Draper, Kayce Smith and Tom Curran try to understand why Price has been lashing out on media members. 6:27 A. Sherrod Blakely joins Draper, Smith and Curran to talk about Paul George being traded to the OKC Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.12:39 DJ Bean chats with Curran and Draper about what Danny Ainge could have done to get Paul George in Boston. 18:00 The Celtics missed out on big stars like George, Blake Griffin and Jimmy Butler. The BST crew discusses the the biggest name that the Celtics still have their eye on, Gordon Hayward.