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Rob Bradford joined WEEI.com after serving as a Red Sox beat writer for the Boston Herald and the Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Mass.). Prior to manning the Red Sox beat, he spent several years at the Lowell Sun. He has written two books: “Chasing Steinbrenner,” following the front offices of the Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays through the 2003 season, and “Deep Drive: A Long Journey to Discovering the Champion Within,” which he co-authored with Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell.

 
COLUMNS
Rob Bradford
10/05/2011 - 7:44am
Attempting to unlock the future of a much-maligned Red Sox pitching staff
C.J. Wilson is most likely not walking through that door, and you also shouldn't be counting on the big Yu Darvish press conference.
Rob Bradford
10/03/2011 - 6:28am
A look at what the future holds for Red Sox position players
The chaos will continue in the coming days.
Rob Bradford
09/29/2011 - 5:38am
Why Terry Francona was one who deserved (and deserves) better
BALTIMORE -- It's cliche to say nobody deserves the fate the 2011 Red Sox found themselves with. But that's not true. Many, for various reasons, did.
Rob Bradford
09/28/2011 - 3:07am
Why there's nobody the Red Sox rather have save their season than Jon Lester
BALTIMORE -- Three seasons ago, it was because of a sick pitcher. Wednesday it will be due to an under-the-weather organization. Regardless, Jon Lester has once again been called upon to save the Sox.
Rob Bradford
09/27/2011 - 10:29am
It might be time to face some Red Sox reality
BALTIMORE -- Do you know the last time the Red Sox won two games in a row? It was exactly one month ago. 
Rob Bradford
09/23/2011 - 7:53am
How Adrian Gonzalez has managed to live up to the hype
Within the panic, in among the pennant race chaos, stands Adrian Gonzalez.
Rob Bradford
09/21/2011 - 12:46am
The last Red Sox standing finally fell
He was all that was left.
Rob Bradford
09/19/2011 - 7:32am
A pennant race primer: What the Red Sox are up against
It was Aug. 17 and the Rays were leaving town having taken two out of three against the Red Sox. Still, reality had seemingly set in for Tampa Bay, which found itself eight games in back of the Sox in the chase for the wild card with 39 games left to play.
Rob Bradford
09/16/2011 - 3:24am
It's time for the Red Sox' pitching staff to start fighting back
This is the Red Sox' chance. Forget the six straight losses to the Rays. Dismiss the 9-2 defeat at the hands of Tampa Bay Thursday night. And disregard the dwindling lead (now three games) in the Wild Card race. Now, it's all about finally getting off the ropes.
Rob Bradford
09/14/2011 - 7:26am
Once again, Tim Wakefield offered perfect timing
Tim Wakefield knows what he's doing.
Rob Bradford
09/13/2011 - 1:32am
Taking stock of the roster the Red Sox will be relying on
The following is a look at where each member of the Red Sox (the same Red Sox who are now just three games ahead of the Rays in the Wild Card race) find themselves heading into the regular season's final 16 games:
Rob Bradford
09/09/2011 - 8:29am
How the Red Sox can turn back the concern
TORONTO -- It wasn't exactly smothered with panic, but David Ortiz' comments after the Red Sox' latest loss did offer somewhat of a warning shot.
Rob Bradford
09/07/2011 - 3:05am
Marco Scutaro intent on making the future a little less uncertain
TORONTO -- Just two years earlier, Marco Scutaro found himself in a similar place to where he landed Tuesday night.
Rob Bradford
09/06/2011 - 8:59am
What we know about the Red Sox after latest wave of uncertainty
TORONTO -- Monday -- the day the Red Sox suffered a 1-0, 11-inning loss to the Blue Jays -- might end up being a memorable moment in this 2011 season. For Sox fans' sake, they better hope that isn't the case.
Rob Bradford
09/01/2011 - 7:14am
How Conor Jackson (and others) might factor into Red Sox postseason run
Conor Jackson's father, John, played Rear Admiral A.J. Chegwidden on the television series "JAG." That's not why the Red Sox acquired Jackson.
Rob Bradford
08/29/2011 - 2:23am
A look at the making of the new Josh Beckett
It took some time, but Josh Beckett has it all figured out. First, the topic of life after his current contract (which runs through the 2014 season):
Rob Bradford
08/26/2011 - 6:23am
What this road trip taught us about these Red Sox
ARLINGTON, Texas -- There were no celebrations, and little reflection. The Red Sox were moving on.
Rob Bradford
08/25/2011 - 4:09am
A reminder regarding the importance of Carl Crawford
ARLINGTON, Texas -- It might have been a revelation for Red Sox followers, but the Carl Crawford of Wednesday night was nothing new to Tim Bogar.
Rob Bradford
08/24/2011 - 6:35am
The three players who might carry the Red Sox to where they want to go
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Can one player carry a team the likes of the Red Sox? Or how about two, or maybe three?
Rob Bradford
08/23/2011 - 4:32am
What we learned Monday night: Red Sox fans should remember the name 'C.J. Wilson'
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jarrod Saltalmacchia spoke the truth after the Red Sox' 4-0 loss to the Rangers Monday night. Question: Does this defeat, or the fact that the Rangers have now won all four of their meetings with the Sox this season, mean anything come October?
Rob Bradford
08/22/2011 - 2:51am
Why Erik Bedard might be a better fit in Boston than many imagined
ARLINGTON, Texas -- It was one of a flood of introductions Boston had to Erik Bedard, most of which came before the pitcher even set foot down at Logan Airport.
Rob Bradford
08/20/2011 - 4:31am
The predictably unpredictable Alfredo Aceves
KANSAS CITY -- How can somebody so unpredictable be so predictable? This is the riddle that follows Alfredo Aceves. The perception -- and reality -- is that Aceves is a non-stop man in motion, both physically and verbally, often times going down one path and then suddenly veering off in an entirely different direction.
Rob Bradford
08/17/2011 - 7:22am
The 'next Johnny Damon' is making quite a name for himself
Rob Bradford
08/13/2011 - 2:43am
Dustin Pedroia's deal: One unique contract for one unique player
Nobody -- not one person -- was bringing up a rarely-mentioned clause in Dustin Pedroia's contract throughout those first two months of the 2011 season. The reason? He was hitting .239 on June 4, 56 games into his fifth full big league season. 
Rob Bradford
08/05/2011 - 2:01am
Like Mariano Rivera, Jonathan Papelbon is planning on finishing up as a closer
How is it going to end for Jonathan Papelbon? Where will the closer's career take him after this season? How long will he stay in baseball? His answer: "No idea." Papelbon, however, has locked in one aspect of his future.


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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.

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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.

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John Farrell postgame press conference

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.

Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on the Stanley Cup Finals

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Tony Amonte, CSNNE: on Hossa injury

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

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.

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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

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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

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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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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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