Episodes
With Chris Sale starting to pile up the postseason awards, it's a great time to revisit an important conversation the pitcher had with Bradfo at the beginning of spring training, looking forward to his first year with the Braves. Knowing what he know now about the pitcher's dominant 2024, the conversation is telling and insightful, offering clues as to why this season was going to be different than the memories he left behind in Boston the last four years.
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Published 11/15/24
Lance Brozdowski - the Player Development Analyst for the Marquee Network - is back on the podcast, this time offering next-level analysis of one of this offseason's most intriguing players, pitcher Roki Sasaki. Brozdowski, who first introduced us to the good and bad of last year's free agent pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, dives into all things Sasaki and how teams should be viewing the 23-year-old ace from Japan. Lance also does a great job of ranking the top tier group of...
Published 11/15/24
We take you back in time to a past episode of 'The Eye Test' with Julian McWilliams where he sat down with the new Yankees radio voice and host of the 'Hey Now! Podcast' - Dave Sims. The guys talk about Sims' journey, unique approach, fascinating background, and much more! It's the kind of conversation that represents the heart and soul of this great game of baseball.
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Published 11/14/24
Free Agency is officially underway, albeit slow moving as we wait for the likes of Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes to make their decisions, which means that there's no better time then now to have on our free agent correspondent, Ed Hand! Ed joins Play Tessie's Sammy and Gordo to discuss his Free Agent tracker, how he went about ranking these free agents, makes predictions, and much more!
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Published 11/14/24
The biggest name that's been popping up as the offseason has gotten underway is Garrett Crochet, Crochet is considered one of the most intriguing trade candidates, so that's why there is no better time to reflect on his conversation with Bradfo than now, where the White Sox pitcher talks about his breakout season, what the future might hold, and much more!
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Published 11/13/24
With the offseason talk being dominated by the pursuit of Juan Soto, we wanted to educate, inform and entertain with some of our conversations about the prized free agent. Eduardo Perez of ESPN, SNY's Andy Martino and Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline all join Bradfo to offer their unique perspectives when it comes to the outfielder who figures to be this year's top prize in the free agent market.
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Published 11/13/24
Bradfo sits down with Royals President Of Baseball Operations JJ Picollo to get his perspective on the decision to trade your top up and coming prospects for the chance to acquire a player that gives you the best chance to win now
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Published 11/12/24
Bradfo sits down with Rangers GM Chris Young to get his perspective on the decision to trade your top up and coming prospects for the chance to acquire a player that gives you the best chance to win now
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Published 11/12/24
Bradfo sits down with Mariners GM Justin Hollander to get his perspective on the decision to trade your top up and coming prospects for the chance to acquire a player that gives you the best chance to win now
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Published 11/12/24
Trade talk is running all over the place this time of year, with some of the games top prospects being asked for in exchange for stars that could potentially put a contending club over the top. So, how difficult is it to deal those sort of youngsters for what might be a boost to your postseason odds? Bradfo talks to a flurry of chief decision-makers - Justin Hollander (Mariners), Chris Young (Texas), J.J. Picollo (Royals), Derek Falvey (Twins), Mike Elias (Orioles) and Craig Breslow (Red...
Published 11/12/24
Julian McWilliams is back with another episode of 'The Eye Test', this time catching up Red Sox Hitting Coach Pete Fatse to discuss fixing the swings and approaches of Jarren Duran, Dom Smith, & Rafael Devers, who are his picks to click in 2025, and much more!
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Published 11/11/24
It's another episode of 'West Coast Bias' with Alonso Sarinana, this time joined by Death Row Records Mariachi Artist Julian Torres discuss performing Fernando Valenzuela's tribute at Dodgers Stadium, his emotions throughout the Dodgers run, signing with Death Row Records, and much more!
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Published 11/09/24
Bradfo sits down with Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow to discuss how he is approaching trades and free agent signing this offseason as compared to last, why it's difficult to trade away your top prospects, and much more!
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Published 11/08/24
WEEI's Play Tessie Podcast Co-Hosts Sammy, Pat, & Gordo hop on the pod to give their "Who Says No?" Fake Trade proposals for the top prize of the offseason... White Sox Ace Garrett Crochet
Orioles, Phillies, and Diamondback Fans, you don't wanna miss this one!
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Published 11/08/24
It's another episode of Wasabi Hot Tech, with Bradfo using the platform this time to catch up with Dodgers VP of Player Personnel Galen Carr. Carr explains how technology has helped the Dodgers gain an advantage not only on the field, but also in their pursuit of free agents, while also reflecting how how far tech in baseball has come as a whole since his days with the Red Sox back in '04.
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Published 11/07/24
Lucas Giolito is back on the podcast, once again filled with awesome stories. This time the Red Sox pitcher is giving the behind-the-scenes details of his impromptu trip across the country to see his high school buddy, Jack Flaherty, pitch in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. There is travel chaos. There are celebrities galore. There is one of the most memorable games he has ever witnessed. All of that and Giolito gives his thoughts on the impending free agency - and recruitment -...
Published 11/07/24
One of the hottest names at the GM meetings is White Sox starter Garrett Crochet, who might be on the move in a blockbuster trade this offseason. Bradfo caught up with Chicago GM Chris Getz to get an update on how he viewed a possible Crochet deal, what he learned from doing such a trade in the form of sending Dylan Cease to San Diego and how much interest he is already getting at this point in the offseason.
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Published 11/06/24
There is a lot to pick through when it comes to the American League champion New York Yankees, starting with Brian Cashman's reaction to our own Joe Kelly's comments about the Yanks after the World Series. How did Joe's take hit in New York? Was there too much truth behind it? Where do the New Yorkers go from here? Bradfo is boots on the ground in San Antonio at the GM Meetings, catching up with SNY's Andy Martino to get an inside look at all things Yankees, both when it comes to what...
Published 11/06/24
Jason Larocque - who played at Harvard and worked as a bullpen catcher for the Red Sox - has made it his life's work to help not only athletes, but everyone he comes in contact with, to understand the importance of good mental health and understanding the pitfalls and progress that come with the conversation. Jason joins Bradfo to discuss his journey and mission, which is now including the "Movember" awareness campaign. For coaches, parents and players, this is a must-listen. For more...
Published 11/05/24
Red Sox CBO Criag Breslow sits down with Boston Media to discuss why they decided to extend qualifying offer to Nick Pivetta and not Tyler O'Neill, how they plan to build out the rotation and bullpen, and much more!
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Published 11/04/24
Former Red Sox executive and Mets GM Zack Scott - who currently runs the consulting and exec coaching firm 'Four Rings Sports - returns to the podcast to give awesome perspective on lessons learned from the postseason joins Bradfo to discuss the mystery as to why teams don't value winning the World Series more in their analytical thinking
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Published 11/04/24
You know we had to catch up with The Godfather, Joe Kelly, after the big championship parade. So, that's exactly what Bradfo did, bringing our CEO back on the podcast while he prepared for his family's second title within the last week - his son Knox's youth football championship game. (Spoiler: Knox's team won.) Joe offers an update on his future, what might have been if the World Series went to Game 6, what he was dealing with injury-wise, and some next-level analysis of why the Dodgers...
Published 11/04/24
Former Red Sox executive and Mets GM Zack Scott - who currently runs the consulting and exec coaching firm 'Four Rings Sports - returns to the podcast to give awesome perspective on lessons learned from the postseason. Zack joins Bradfo to dive into the run made by his former team, the Mets, how important signing big names can be to a team, the mystery as to why teams don't value winning the World Series more, and what exactly happens at the GM Meetings. It's great insight heading into the...
Published 11/04/24
Bradfo is back with another Wasabi Hot Take, fresh off following around the Dodgers and Yankees in the World Series. He is fired up with thoughts on what we should have learned from this year's postseason run, and how this should shape how teams construct their rosters heading into the 2025 season. What players made themselves some money? How differently should we view building pitching staffs? And what exactly was the secret sauce for the Dodgers to win it all?
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Published 11/03/24