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About Alex Speier

Before he joined WEEI.com, Alex covered the Red Sox for several New England and national publications, including the New Hampshire Union Leader, Boston Metro, Boston Herald and Baseball America. Alex graduated from Harvard, where he served as the captain of the debate team, an experience that has been of surprisingly little use in press boxes across the country.

 
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Alex Speier
09/10/2010 - 8:27am
For Anderson, a homecoming and a reminder
The moment represents a landmark in the career of Lars Anderson.
Alex Speier
09/08/2010 - 8:46am
White flag raised: Red Sox succumb to Rays as focus shifts to 2011
There was no surprise in the announcement, but it still was a striking admission.
Alex Speier
09/07/2010 - 6:39am
Minor misconceptions? The Red Sox' minor league season in context
The minor league regular season came to its conclusion on Monday, and on the surface, 2010 seemed to represent a disappointment for the Red Sox farm system.
Alex Speier
09/05/2010 - 5:00am
It's not just injuries: Blame for Red Sox offense woes runs deep
It is possible to overanalyze the situation.
Alex Speier
09/03/2010 - 7:00am
Beltre invaluable to Sox, but for how long?
BALTIMORE – Hours before the series finale against the Orioles, Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre was examining video of his swing. And he could not help but to draw in a couple of teammates.
Alex Speier
09/02/2010 - 8:51am
Bullish on Beckett? Why the Sox see hope in struggles
BALTIMORE – Josh Beckett has been here before, searching for answers in a season considered – by himself, by others – as a terrible disappointment.
Alex Speier
09/01/2010 - 9:00am
With Scutaro impaired, is it time for Lowrie to play short?
BALTIMORE — It is becoming painful to watch Marco Scutaro, but that is nothing compared with how painful it is to be Marco Scutaro.
Alex Speier
09/01/2010 - 7:01am
Air of defeat settles over Red Sox
BALTIMORE — On Tuesday afternoon, Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said that hope had not been extinguished.
Alex Speier
08/29/2010 - 12:45pm
Pivotal Performer: Rays closer Soriano became the key AL East newcomer
A night when Scott Atchison was on the mound as the pitcher of record for the Red Sox in one of their biggest losses of the season offered a reminder.
Alex Speier
08/28/2010 - 3:50am
Improbably important: McDonald's unlikely path to the Red Sox
Darnell McDonald's unlikely season added another image to the highlight reel on Friday. With the Red Sox clinging to a 2-1 lead against the Rays in the bottom of the sixth inning, a Jason Bartlett single with burner B.J.
Alex Speier
08/26/2010 - 7:52am
Grooming a replacement? Bard-Papelbon recalls a Yankees relief duo
John Wetteland has seen it before. He knows how valuable it is, and he knows how it likely ends.
Alex Speier
08/25/2010 - 5:25am
Five Things We Learned: What the Damon affair means for the Sox
It was a fascinating idea that never became a reality.
Alex Speier
08/23/2010 - 3:19am
Molding Clay: How Buchholz went from bobblehead to ace in two years
It has been nearly two years since his own likeness represented the career low point for Clay Buchholz.
Alex Speier
08/21/2010 - 8:38am
A mound of expectations for two new Sox pitchers
LOWELL – Though Anthony Ranaudo and Brandon Workman are unlikely to throw a pitch for the Lowell Spinners, they have already presented the minor league club with an unprecedented challenge.
Alex Speier
08/20/2010 - 3:20am
For Beckett, 2010 remains an unsolved riddle
It’s no longer a first-half aberration.
Alex Speier
08/17/2010 - 9:25am
Future spree: On a hectic day, Sox spend heavily on draftees
The coup de grace came about three minutes before midnight. That was when the final piece, arguably the big kahuna of the Red Sox' 2010 draft class, was reeled in.
Alex Speier
08/16/2010 - 4:02am
Gyroball student becomes the master: Wilson offers Matsuzaka a lesson
In some ways, Daisuke Matsuzaka was defeated on Sunday afternoon by an enemy of his own creation. In 2007, C.J.
Alex Speier
08/14/2010 - 8:58am
They're blowing it: No lead is safe with the 2010 Sox
Whatever happens to the Red Sox this season, the story of 2010 will revolve around the incredible and seemingly endless run of injuries that the team has suffered.
Alex Speier
08/08/2010 - 8:02am
No quarter for Lackey: Sox starter done in by nickels and dimes
NEW YORK – The conversation with a pitcher who is under contract for $82.5 million revolved around pocket change.
Alex Speier
08/08/2010 - 6:00am
The cost of pain: Measuring the injuries to the 2010 Red Sox
The Red Sox’ injuries this year have been staggering, the cost to a season almost incalculable.
Alex Speier
08/07/2010 - 7:02am
Miracle workers? Sox look to improve owner's playoff forecast
NEW YORK – This was not exactly the ringing endorsement that members of the Red Sox wanted to hear. Perhaps it was tongue in cheek. Or perhaps it was a simple acknowledgement of mathematical reality that should not have been noteworthy.
Alex Speier
08/04/2010 - 7:12am
Nearly a Yankee, Lowell delivers unlikely impact for Sox
At the end of a night when he clubbed the first big league pitch that he had seen in six weeks over the Green Monster for a two-run home run, it seemed obvious. It had worked out for the best for everyone that Mike Lowell had stayed in Boston.
Alex Speier
08/03/2010 - 9:33am
Time at third no charm for Sox coach Bogar
It was a night when the best his manager could muster was sympathy rather than a defense.
Alex Speier
08/02/2010 - 2:14pm
Imperfect resolution awaits Lowell situation
As of now, according to a baseball source, a resolution of the Mike Lowell situation is not expected today, but in the next day or two, some determination about how to proceed with the corner infielder seems likely.
Alex Speier
08/02/2010 - 5:00am
How Ryan Kalish ended up with the Red Sox
In Ryan Kalish's senior year of high school, most teams had resigned themselves to the idea that they were evaluating him not for the 2006 draft but instead for 2009.


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It Is What It Is Cast, Jeff Howe

On this episode of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with the Boston Herald's Jeff P Howe about the Patriots offseason, Rob Gronkowski's back surgery, Danny Amendola replacing Wes Welker, and how this seasons team will stack up against last seasons.

It Is What Is Cast: Injury Expert Will Carroll

In the latest edition of the It Is What It Is Cast, Chris Price talks with Will Carroll. Injury expert and lead writer for Sports Medicine, Bleacher Report. They talk about the injury to Rob Gronkowski and what his back surgery could mean for his season.

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Jeff Van Gundy on Doc and the Celtics

Jeff joined the show to discuss the rumors of Doc heading to the Clippers. Jeff said that he will not discuss his future but that his brother would be a great candidate anywhere.

Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

"Celtics Summer Cooler" With Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell - Hour 2

Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.

John Farrell postgame pre…

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Jonny Gomes postgame with Joe & Dave after the second Rays game

Joe & Dave talked to the Sox outfielder, who pounded the ball out of the park to win the second game of the doubleheader against the Rays.

John Farrell postgame press conference

John Farrell postgame press conference

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sport…

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on the Stanley Cup Finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.

Tony Amonte, CSNNE: on Hossa injury

Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.

Barry Pederson on the game three win

Barry joined the show to discuss the Bruins 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in game three. Barry continues to be impressed by the play of Bergeron.

Shawn Thornton on D&C: St…

Shawn Thornton on D&C: Still anybody's series

The Bruins have looked quite good taking a 2-1 lead on the Blackhawks, but Shawn Thornton says the team is not getting ahead of itself. Thornton also talks about what makes Patrice Bergeron such a great player and teammate. He also squeezes in a few shots at his friend Keegan Bradley.

Keegan Bradley joins D&C live at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut

Keegan Bradley hopped on the set in Connecticut with D&C to talk some golf, but seeing as how he's a big Boston sports fan, the interview covered a lot of ground. You can hear Keegan talk about the Bruins' cup chances, the Doc Rivers deal that almost was, and Shawn Thornton's lacking golf game.

SI's Michael McCann breaks down the Aaron Hernandez situation

Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addresses Hernandez's lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.

Pierre McGuire of NBC Spo…

Pierre McGuire of NBC Sports analyzes the Stanley Cup finals

Pierre McGuire joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury and Jagr.

Tony Amonte of CSNNE discusses Hossa's injury

Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins' win.

NESN's Andy Brickley previews Game 3 between the Bruins and Blackhawks

Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.

Bruins take Game 3, contr…

Bruins take Game 3, control of the series: Response and reaction

Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 at the Garden.

An hour with Jack Edwards: Bruins look to take control of Stanley Cup finals

We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, as Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for Game 3 and beyond.

Salk and Holley's Four at Four - 06/17/13

Four guys, four topics we haven't yet touched upon today. T.O. visits Ocho, Bob Costas has enough smarm for us all, stupid beauty pageant contestants and more.

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Mikey gets a surprise call from Red Sox legend Bernie Carbo. They talk about old-time baseball and Bernie's new book.

Tom Bean and Luke Poling, producers, writers and directors of 'Plimpton!'

Mikey talks with Tom and Luke about their new movie, "Plimpton!" and finds out what it was like to try to encapsulate everything George Plimpton accomplished during his life.

Daily Planet, Friday May 31st

Today on the Daily Planet, the Red Sox and Yankees face off in the Bronx, Claude Julien doesn't want players wasting energy, and Dwight Howard and free agency.

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Stephen A. Smith on Doc to the Clippers

Stephen A. joined the show to discuss the status of trade negotiations between the Clippers and the Celtics. Stephen said that it is a 50-50 proposition that Doc ends up in Los Angeles.

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Shawn Thornton on the Game 2 win

Shawn joined the show to discuss the Bruins' OT win in Chicago. Shawn said that there was a heated discussion during the first intermission Saturday night in Chicago after the team's poor first period.

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The guys opened the show discussing the rumors regarding Doc Rivers being part of a deal between the Celtics and the Clippers.

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Both Xander Bogaerts and Anthony Ranaudo punctuated their strong 2013 seasons with head-turning events on June 13. On that day, Bogaerts, the Red Sox' top prospect, was promoted from Double-A Portland Pawtucket, with the 20-year-old becoming one of the youngest position players in the affiliate's history. On that same day, right-hander Anthony Ranaudo punched out 13 batters for Double-A Portland, the most strikeouts by a Red Sox minor leaguer since Jon Lester in 2005. They joined Minor Details to discuss both those accomplishments and their seasons to date.

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