Over The Monster: For Boston Red Sox Fans

In Episode 54 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: What went wrong for the Red Sox in games 1 and 2 of the ALDS?Is there something tangibly different about Chris Sale at this point in the season?Has John Farrell managed the series effectively?How can the Red Sox get back in the series?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 53 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Ben Lindbergh (@BenLindbergh ) to discuss the latest his career and to preview the playoffs. Topics include: How did Ben Lindbergh come to write and podcast for The Ringer? What was his journey like?What was Ben’s experience running the Sonoma Stompers baseball club with Sam Miller?What kinds of things should Red Sox fans be aware of as the team enters the divisional series vs the Houston Astros?Who wins the series? Does any of that matter because the Cleveland Indians are just so good?The guys all make World Series predictions.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 52 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Is David Price to the bullpen the right move for the team going forward?Have two recent bad starts by Doug Fister changed the projected playoff rotation?What should the Red Sox do with a Chris Sale who is struggling over the last two months?Dustin Pedroia got hit in the nose, Hanley Ramirez has a sore shoulder, and Eduardo Nunez is still out. Where is the offense going to come from?!Christian Vazquez DH?!       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 51 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner ) are joined by Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) to discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: The most heated debate in the history of The Red Seat takes place between Bryan and Jake surrounding the “real” home run record.A Corey Kluber vs Chris Sale debate takes place over who is the Cy Young favorite.The Red Sox offensive ineptitude is discussed and the guys decide if it is a fatal flaw or not.How do the Red Sox compare in hitting and pitching to other playoff bound teams?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 50 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) are joined by Alex Speier (@alexspeier )  discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Where are the Red Sox right now? Are they still in as good a position to win the division and advance far in the playoffs as they were a week ago?Should the Red Sox pursue Giancarlo Stanton or another big bat in the offseason?Does Doug Fister have a legitimate case to be one of the Red Sox four starters come playoff time?Was signing Pablo Sandoval a bad process, bad result, or both?What will the Sox do at first base in the 2018 season?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 49 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Bryan Joiner (@bryanjoiner) are joined by Joon Lee (@iamjoonlee )  discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Was now the right time to change the name of Yawkey Way? What should they name it?Do we have legitimate cause to be angry at the way John Farrell manages the bullpen?The Red Sox have run into more outs on the bases than any other team. Is this a huge issue or a calculated risk worth taking?The Red Sox have really great playoff odds, should they be chasing down the AL top seed?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 48 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brett Cowett (@BACowett ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include:   The trade deadline acquisitions of Eduardo Nunez and Addison Reed.  The current seven game winning streak. The longest of the season!  The amazing and improbable 12-10 win over the Indians on August 1st.  Which Red Sox nickname jerseys are good and which ones stink.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 47 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 breaks down the David Price and Dennis Eckersley situation as well as his own confrontation with Price.Will Rafael Devers remain on the roster when Eduardo Nunez gets to Boston?Does this Red Sox clubhouse have a leadership problem?Will the Red Sox make more moves at the deadline? If they don’t can they still win the division?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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