Over The Monster: For Boston Red Sox Fans

In Episode 26 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Red Sox vs Indians ALDS! Jake and Matt do a comprehensive breakdown of the series using advanced metrics including: OffenseStarting PitchingBullpenFieldingBaserunningManagerPosition by position comparisonPredictions   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 25 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  What the passing of Jose Fernandez means to both of us and what a monumental loss he is for the game of baseball. §  The Red Sox have an 11 game winning streak!  Should they push hard for the number one seed? §  We remember all of our favorite David Ortiz moments and rank him among the All-Time great Red Sox players from the past. §  Matt and Jake construct their optimal 25-man rosters for the playoffs and discuss the hardest cuts.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 24 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  A discussion about the sweep of the Yankees over a four game series and the position this puts the team in. §  How the once weak bullpen how now become a strength. §  Is it time to sell high on the hotter than lava Hanley Ramirez and jettison his contract in the off-season? §  How should the playoff rotation round out after 21-game-winner Rick Porcello and David Price? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 23 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  We discuss the monumental win vs the Blue Jays on Sunday and what this means for the rest of the year. §  Who is the biggest competition for the Red Sox between the Yankees, Orioles, and Blue Jays? §  Which divisional opponent will provide the biggest competition for the Red Sox over the next three seasons? §  We are entirely too saturated with Red Sox coverage, we discuss Bryan’s recent article on this topic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 22 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  After back to back in one run games is there any truth to the notion the Red Sox have a real problem in one run games? How about vs bad teams? §  We breakdown Matt’s recent article about the Red Sox pitching performing poorly in high leverage situations and apply this to the rest of the roster. §  Who is the most clutch player on the Red Sox?  Who is the least? The answer might surprise you. §  We end with a very spirted debate about the decision to bring up Yoan Moncada.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 21 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  What can the Red Sox do to fix a bullpen that continues to give away leads? §  Koji Uehara is reportedly on his way back soon, how big of a lift can he provide? §  Dustin Pedroia’s great season has been overshadowed by Betts and Ortiz, is it his best since 2008? §  Travis Shaw has been a black hole in the lineup, is Yoan Moncada the best option going forward?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 20 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  How the resurgence of the Red Sox rotation has helped propel the team to a share of the first place in the division and how the weakness of the bullpen could lose it. §  Is Mookie Betts a front runner for AL MVP?  Does Rick Porcello have a shot at the Cy Young? §  With the emergence of Andrew Benintendi is it fair to call the Red Sox outfield the best in baseball? §  Should the Red Sox risk clubhouse chemistry and make a play to sign Johnathan Papelbon?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 19 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  What if the Red Sox had completed the trade for A-Rod in 2003? §  Mark Teixeira was nearly a Boston Red Sox too, with both players leaving is the rivalry gone? §  Is platooning Andrew Benintendi the wrong move? §  Can the Red Sox make the playoffs with a scuffling David Ortiz and David Price continuing to struggle?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 18 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: A breakdown of the Red Sox activity at the trade deadline and more so their inactivity.How has the landscape of the AL East changed post deadline? How about the American League as a whole?  We give our American League power rankings.Are the Red Sox as currently constituted good enough to make the playoffs?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 17 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  A good start from Drew Pomeranz and continued bad starts from David Price. §  Eduardo Rodriguez getting back to using his breaking and off-speed offerings. §  The possibility of the Red Sox going after Chris Sale or another pitcher before the trade deadline. §  The shift of Andrew Benintendi to LF and Yoan Moncada taking grounders at 3B.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 16 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  The acquisition of Drew Pomeranz and if the Red Sox paid too much to get him. §  The improvement of Pomeranz and whether the changes he made will be sustainable in the long run. §  Other options on the trade market are discussed including top relievers and other starting pitchers. §  The prospect pipeline is examined post trade and after the addition of top pitching prospect Jason Groome.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 15 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brian Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  David Ortiz’s trip to his last All-Star Game, joined by Xander, Mookie, and Jackie as starters. §  The acquisition costs of Aaron Hill, Brad Ziegler, and Michael Martinez are discussed. §  Are we happy with where the Red Sox sit in the standings as the first half comes to a close? §  Yoan Moncada was recently MVP of the Futures Game, is he untouchable?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 14 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  The Red Sox having a whopping six all-stars named to the AL team including four starters. §  Clay Buchholz and Joe Kelly moving to the bullpen: what does it mean going forward? §  Jake and Matt both saw Andrew Benintendi and Yoan Moncada in person recently and they discuss what they thought.  §  They also discuss which of the big four prospects is most likely to be included in a trade this month.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 13 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) diagnose the Red Sox struggles with guest Brian MacPherson (@brianmacp ) of the Providence Journal. Topics include: §  The struggles and demotion of Eduardo Rodriguez and who could be called up to fill the void. §  What has the clubhouse chemistry been like during this rough last month of baseball? §  Should John Farrell or others in the organization pay for this June failure with their job? §  The catcher situation is discussed in detail with short and long term future of the position considered.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 12 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Clay Buchholz has become your fifth starter again!  This doesn’t sit well with Jake or Ben. §  Yoan Moncada has been wonderful this year.  We discuss his promotion to Double-A Portland. §  We look at a list of trade targets and assess them on availability, price to acquire, and fit in the Boston market.    §  Lastly, we dive into the minor leagues to check in on some key Red Sox Prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 11 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brian Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Jason Groome!  The Red Sox draft the most talented player in the 2016 Rule 4 Draft. §  Are the Red Sox soft at the corners?  Can Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw get it together? §  Is John Farrell’s leadership style going to hurt the Red Sox later on in the season and into the playoffs? §  The soft underbelly of the Red Sox bullpen reveals itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 10 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  The Blake Swihart injury and some trade targets for left field. §  Has Roenis Elias done enough to warrant consideration for the fifth starter spot? §  We discuss ample possibilities for the Red Sox if they were to trade for a starter. §  Matt diagnoses the Red Sox struggles with the long ball and if they can be fixed.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 9 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brian Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  The return of Eduardo Rodriguez is discussed and we sort out what realistic expectations are for him. §  The Red Sox left field situation is discussed: Blake Swihart vs Brock Holt, or do they look for a trade? §  Could Andrew Benintendi be a factor for the Sox in 2016? §  Bryan weighs in on which Red Sox player takes the cake for best on the team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 8 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Joe Kelly flirting with a no-hitter and what that means for the rotation. §  We celebrate the development of Jackie Bradley Jr. and his ongoing 27-game-hit streak. §  Ben and Jake agree that Xander Bogaerts is the best player on the Red Sox.  §  Jake waxes poetically about Wade Boggs as his number retirement ceremony nears later in the week.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 7 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Are these Orioles good enough to hang with the Red Sox? §  How will the rotation after David Price, Rick Porcello, and Steven Wright sort out? §  Is Xander Bogaerts the best player on the Red Sox?  The best SS in the AL?  Or and MVP candidate? §  Andrew Benintendi has finally earned a promotion to AA!  Will he get a chance to contribute this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices