Episode 219: Looking Ahead (And Behind)

The Red Sox have signed Jake Bauers to a 4 year 58 million dollar contract. Justin and Buzz react and discuss what might be next, as the lockout looms.

Justin and Buzz discuss:Free agency as a whole for baseballLandscape of an impending lockoutWhat the Red Sox biggest holes are and how they should address themRandy Arozarena? Seiya Suzuki? Kris Bryant?Who would be on the Red Sox radar to replace Sonny GrayAny interest in the NPB players?

Justin and Buzz are back for a debriefing of the 2026 season!How the Red Sox would have actually lined up vs these Postseason teamsRetaining players and their postseason statsAcuna? Elly? Sox need a big swing, but is it too unrealistic?End of season presser quotesRetaining staff (except for Epperson)Is Breslow ready to navigate his toughest offseason yet?Listen now!!

Brady and Ed perform an autopsy on the 2026 Boston Red Sox and begin a long season of offseason of speculation.

The 2026 Red Sox season is officially over as Buzz and Justin break down the horrid Wild Card series vs the Yankees.-Tale of 2 offenses-Team construction-Willson, Sonny quotes-Roman's injury and early exit-The pursuit of bat speed, and it's negatives-The Cubs also sucked lol

Buzz and Justin talk about the upcoming Wild Card series vs the New York YankeesKeys to winning the seriesHealth status of Willson, Houck, Crochet, othersComparing rostersProjecting lineupsTolle game 1?Health statuses of Judge, Stanton

Justin and Buzz discuss September turning into fall's version of Spring Training. They also discuss:Chad Tracy and Craig Breslow extensionsCelebrating postseason berthsCrochet, Houck and Oviedo competing for a postseason spotWorried about a bad September?

The Red Sox clinch a wild card birth and a rematch of last year's postseason duel against the Yankees. Brady and Ed discuss!

Ed and Brady are already looking at what will likely be the second straight year with a wild card series between the Red Sox and Yankees. They also sing Chad Tracy's praises.

Justin and Buzz discuss the differences between how the Red Sox looked vs the Orioles and how they looked vs the Angels. Reid Detmers is nasty, Roman Anthony looks great. How concerned they are for Jake Bennett and Eli White? Why these September games mean less than a lot of fans think they should. Kristian Campbell hits the IL and most likely ends his minor league season. They also preview the upcoming Royals series.