Over The Monster: For Boston Red Sox Fans

In Episode 46 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Why hasn’t the Todd Frazier deal taken place yet?Is the possibility of getting Miguel Cabrera what is holding back the deal?Bryan tries to convince Jake that Miguel Cabrera is a good idea for the Red Sox.Is this version of David Price here to stay? Can the rotation keep this up all year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 45 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The favorable second half schedule.Options for the team at third base and relief pitcher.Should the team promote Rafael Devers instead?How much should the team be willing to part with on the farm?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 44 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Recent hot streaks by Mookie Betts and Hanley Ramirez.The dominant run of Drew Pomeranz.Did Xander Bogaerts get snubbed for the All-Star game?Who did the Red Sox sign on the J2 international signing day?Do the Red Sox still need a third baseman now that Tzu-Wei Lin is playing well?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 43 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) are joined by Chris Hatfield (@SPChrisHatfield) of SoxProspects.com to discuss the Red Sox farm system. Topics include: Will Rafael Devers come up to fill the void at third base?What is the trade value of Blake Swihart?How did Jason Groome look in his first start since returning from the DL?What are the strengths and weaknesses of the farm system?Where do the members of the 2017 draft class fall into the prospect ranks?Who are some of the international J2 signees the Red Sox will be targeting?What does a package for Mike Moustakas look like?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 42 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The Red Sox 2017 draft picks, what is Dave Dombrowski up to?The overall state of the farm system, including some guys Jake likes more than the consensus.Third base is a nightmare, Bryan explains why trading for a third baseman is the right move.What would it cost to make such a trade? Is it worth a good prospect to dump Pablo?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 41 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Are the changes made by Drew Pomeranz sustainable and do you have more confidence in him now?What do you value more at third base, Marrero’s glove or Sandoval’s bat?Fangraphs and BP see the division shaking out differently, how do we see the division?Our first ever batch of listener questions is answered!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 40 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The rehab stints of both David Price and Pablo Sandoval.The guys check in on the team after 45 games.A new segment is debuted called “Do your job!”Each member of the team is discussed and we decide who has lived up to expectation and who is left wanting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 39 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:   Craig Kimbrel being amazing and being trusted and used as a fireman.  Has Eduardo Rodriguez taken the leap?  What will the Red Sox do about third base? What should they do about third base? Who is potentially available out there?  Is sitting Jackie Bradley Jr. the right thing to do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 38 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The amazing company that Chris Sale has put himself in during this five game stretch.The excellent recent performances of Hanley Ramirez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Drew Pomeranz, and Craig Kimbrel.What are the implications of the Steven Wright injury?Will the club have to look outside to solve the third base problem?     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 37 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The Pedroia/Machado saga. Was it handled correctly?How long can the Red Sox continue to trot out three lefties in the pen? When does Abad go?Is there anything to be concerned about with the Red Sox power outage?A preview of Red Sox vs Yankees and Red Sox vs Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 36 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) are joined by Jen McCaffrey (@jcmccaffrey) of MassLive discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:   What is the atmosphere like at a Marathon Monday/Patriots Day game? Is there anything like it in baseball?  How are the injuries progressing with JBJ, Price, Thornburg, and Smith?  Jen spoke to Benintendi’s family about him and has some interesting insight into what makes him so special.  Jen and Brett weigh in on the Chris Sale/ Pedro Martinez comps. Sale is really really good.  Will Fernando Abad be on this team in a month? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 35 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:   A discussion of the “flu epidemic of 2017” and an attempt to officially re-name the season.  How good will the offense be this year? Can we take anything away from early stats?  What is expected of Drew Pomeranz? How good/bad will he be? How many starts will he make?   Just where does Chris Sale stack up against other recent Red Sox aces? The guys compare him to other Red Sox ace seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 34 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) are joined by special guest Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich ) of CSN New England to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Evan’s exploration into whether or not the Red Sox are doing everything that they can to make sure they are not acquiring damaged players. How up to date are the Red Sox on analytics and cutting edge medical information? How good can this offense be without David Ortiz and is it okay to bat Xander Bogaerts 6th? What should we expect out of Steven Wright, Eduardo Rodriguez, Pablo Sandoval, and Hanley Ramirez?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 33 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: What is the optimal Red Sox lineup heading into opening day?Who is the biggest competition for the Red Sox in the division this year? How about in the American League?Which teams will make the playoffs in each league and how far will the Red Sox go?Which Red Sox players will be most instrumental to both the successes and failures of the team? Will any Red Sox claim end of season awards? Many more Red Sox superlatives.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 32 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) are joined by special guest Brian MacPherson (@brianmacp) of the Providence Journal to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Brian gives us the latest news on Drew Pomeranz and his injury and what that might mean for the team if he misses time. The Red Sox had a recent skills contest to decide who will and won’t travel on an upcoming road trip, we hear all about the events!We give the latest updates on the Red Sox positional battles at catcher, in the bullpen, and at utility. Brian tells us which way things are leaning.Lastly, we close with continued discussion about David Price and his injury concerns/possible discontent in Boston.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 31 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The guys discuss how they feel about both the World Baseball Classic and Spring Training and what can be learned from watching each. The few positional battles on the team are broken down including 2nd lefty out of the pen and catcher. Price’s bizarre situation with his elbow is discussed as well as his recent comments in an interview with the Boston Globe. Will he stay healthy this year? What do we expect from a performance perspective? Is he happy here? We end with putting odds on actual major league contributions from Rusney Castillo and Allen Craig.  Spoiler: they are low!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 30 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) are joined by special guest Jeff Paternostro (@jeffpaternostro), Senior Prospect Writer at Baseball Prospectus. Topics include: §  Jeff’s reaction to the packages given up to get Chris Sale, Tyler Thornburg, and Anderson Espinoza. §  After the trades, the top 10 prospect rankings in the system need to be re-made, we take a crack at filling out the ranks while discussing who has a chance to take the leap in 2017. §  Is it time to give up on Trey Ball the pitcher? §  Why is it so difficult to give out 80 grade hit tools? Jeff discusses his evaluation philosophy. §  After all of the in season and off-season maneuvers where does the Red Sox system now rank? Is it preferable to be a balanced system or a top heavy one like the Red Sox? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 29 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Emergency Chris Sale podcast! §  Ben and Jake discuss that deal and what it means for the team and for the Red Sox farm system. §  Dombrowski also went out and traded for Tyler Thornburg filling a massive need in the 8th inning. §  Where do the Red Sox now rank among teams in the AL heading into next season?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 28 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  When watching the Cubs vs Indians which former Red Sox players did you miss most? §  Who are the top five teams in the American League heading into the off-season? §  Baseball America just released their top-10 Red Sox prospects list.  Will any of those guys be moved this off-season? §  What moves should the Red Sox make in order to put themselves in the best position to win the pennant in 2017?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 27 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: What were the biggest reasons why the Red Sox lost to Cleveland?The debate about David Price’s post season has the guys divided.What free agent and trade targets are on the market to replace David Ortiz?What free agents/arbitration eligible players/options should the Red Sox keep?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices