Over The Monster: For Boston Red Sox Fans

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

In Episode 6 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Can David Price be fixed with a small mechanical tweak? §  Is Dustin Pedroia capable of replicating his MVP year numbers? §  Can Steven Wright have a season like R.A. Dickey from 2012? §  Are the offensive strides that Jackie Bradley Jr. has made real enough to sustain a true breakout? §  We discuss stud minor league players performing well including Andrew Benintendi, Rafael Devers, Anderson Espinoza, and Yoan Moncada as well as lesser known guys Jake Romanski, Justin Haley, and Aaron Wilkerson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 5 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Ben Carsley (@BenCarsley) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Pablo Sandoval being out for the year with shoulder surgery.Carson Smith returning to the bullpen and what impact that may have.What were the biggest surprises of the first month of the season?We look ahead to the upcoming road series @CWS and @NYY.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 4 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Brian Joiner (@bryanjoiner) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: §  Is Rick Porcello finally breaking out? §  We try and decide why Craig Kimbrel isn’t throwing enough breaking balls. §  Just how thin is the ice for John Farrell? §  Henry Owens vs Joe Kelly, I’ll take Brian Johnson please.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 3 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Kory (@mattymatty2000 ) discuss the latest Red Sox news. Topics include: Was Craig Kimbrel worth what it cost to acquire him?What to do with Joe Kelly and how long is his leash?The Blake Swihart demotion fiasco and what it means going forward.The .500 record is put in some perspective and we look forward to the next two series.We also don't even mention Pablo Sandoval....in a Red Sox podcast. Try doing that, seriously! You can also find us on the Baseball Prospectus Website http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/podcasts/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 2 of “The Red Seat”, Jake Devereaux (@DevJake) and Matt Collins (@RedSox_Thoughts ) discuss the first six games of the year. Topics include: §  Should anyone freak out about David Price and Craig Kimbrel after their home opener blow up? §  What to do with Joe Kelly and how long is his leash? §  Matt tries his hand at forecasting what the rotation will look like by Memorial Day. §  We look down on the farm to some big names at High-A Salem and Low-A Greenville and how they are performing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices