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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
05/11/2011 - 3:16am
Believe it or not, you still shouldn't worry about these Red Sox
TORONTO -- Admit it, you want to panic. And nobody would blame you if you did.
Rob Bradford
05/09/2011 - 8:32am
Why Jose Iglesias figures to make the most of his promotion to the big leagues
The tests didn't stop for Jose Iglesias Sunday just because he was now a major leaguer. All that meant were more answers and eyebrow-raising impressions. First, the introduction to Fenway Park.
Rob Bradford
05/05/2011 - 5:08am
What the Red Sox did (and didn't do) while you were sleeping
Terry Francona entered the Fenway Park interview room just after 3 a.m. Thursday, processing the reality of a 5-3 loss to the Angels.
Rob Bradford
05/03/2011 - 7:50am
Adrian Gonzalez, Dustin Pedroia have left injury concerns in rear-view mirror
Two players, two injuries, few concerns. Both Dustin Pedroia and Adrian Gonzalez entered February with at least some questions regarding what April would hold. 
Rob Bradford
04/25/2011 - 2:30am
Trying to uncover the reason it took so long for Carl Crawford to be Carl Crawford
Sunday was a day of firsts for Carl Crawford. First home run as a Red Sox. First smile as a Red Sox.
Rob Bradford
04/23/2011 - 7:28am
Jonathan Papelbon has offered a convincing closing argument
Spring training had barely begun, but Jonathan Papelbon had little doubt what path he would be taking in 2011.
Rob Bradford
04/20/2011 - 8:51am
Resurfacing some legitimate long-term concerns for Red Sox
So, what red flag should be raised the highest after last night’s Red Sox loss in Oakland?
Rob Bradford
04/17/2011 - 12:02am
A look at how Josh Beckett got his groove back
For Josh Beckett, the swagger never left. The finish on the fastball might have taken a hiatus, but the pitcher had no inclination that he wouldn't find ways to dominate the bat-toting opposition standing 60 feet, six inches away.
Rob Bradford
04/12/2011 - 2:39am
One hundred starts later, the Daisuke Matsuzaka mystery remains unsolved
Rob Bradford
04/08/2011 - 3:32am
A look at how Terry Francona is going about finding the right Red Sox lineup
CLEVELAND -- The record isn't about to change Terry Francona's routine.
Rob Bradford
04/06/2011 - 6:40am
Red Sox in search of their swagger (and a win)
CLEVELAND -- Moments after the Red Sox' 3-1 loss to the Indians Tuesday night, David Ortiz turned in his chair and pointed to the center of the clubhouse.
Rob Bradford
03/29/2011 - 1:11am
Five things spring training taught us about these Red Sox
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- One day short of putting a bow on the 2011 Red Sox spring training, Dustin Pedroia attempted to punctuate the endeavor with a dash of panache.
Rob Bradford
03/25/2011 - 11:19pm
Marco Scutaro hopes Fenway familiarity will be defensive difference-maker
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Ask Brian Butterfield how good Marco Scutaro was in the field during the 2009 season and the Blue Jays' third base coach is quick with an answer.
Rob Bradford
03/24/2011 - 2:06am
What exactly happened to Josh Beckett, and how he's going to fix things
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- What happened to Josh Beckett? What will happen to Josh Beckett?
Rob Bradford
03/22/2011 - 7:31am
Bobby Jenks setting himself up for a whole new world
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It was good practice for Bobby Jenks. As the reliever pitched on the back field at City of Palms Park Monday, no more than 10 sets of eyes watched the reliever throw his 17 pitches in a simulated game. No entrance song. No buzz throughout the stadium. 
Rob Bradford
03/21/2011 - 12:14am
For at least one day, Daisuke Matsuzaka found his way
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For about 90 minutes Sunday afternoon, Daisuke Matsuzaka felt great. It was a nice change of pace for the pitcher.
Rob Bradford
03/19/2011 - 1:26am
Why you shouldn't underestimate the value of Tim Wakefield to the Red Sox
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- It would be easy to use Friday's events to paint the picture that is Tim Wakefield's future.
Rob Bradford
03/02/2011 - 2:22am
Remember Jayson Werth and Mark Teixeira? Carl Crawford and Adrian Gonzalez do
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Carl Crawford was well aware of the potential implications Jayson Werth's signing had. Adrian Gonzalez, on the other hand, didn't think twice when the Yankees won the bidding war for Mark Teixeira two years before.
Rob Bradford
02/28/2011 - 2:47am
How Josh Beckett, Jon Lester view the Red Sox' Opening Day starter debate
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett started the first game of the Grapefruit League season Sunday night. Did it matter? Nope.
Rob Bradford
02/26/2011 - 9:13pm
David Ortiz intent on not letting naysayers have their way
FORT MYERS, Fla. — David Ortiz went 0-for-2 Saturday against Boston College. Sound the alarm.
Rob Bradford
02/22/2011 - 6:14pm
Carl Crawford says he's a base-stealer, and always will be
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Carl Crawford is an affable sort. He is quick with a smile, which is often times immediately followed by something in between a giggle and guffaw. 
Rob Bradford
02/22/2011 - 3:34am
How David Ortiz might find life against lefties
  FORT MYERS, Fla. -- David Ortiz believes he knows the problem.
Rob Bradford
02/17/2011 - 4:03pm
An interview with Jason Wolfe
(Earlier in the week WEEI announced a change to its afternoon drive-time show, as Michael Holley was named co-host of "The Big Show." The revamped program with Holley and Glenn Ordway will debut on February 28.
Rob Bradford
02/11/2011 - 1:56am
Why you shouldn't be surprised that Daniel Bard wants to someday start
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The question was easy for Daniel Bard to answer.  "How do you view yourself, as a reliever or a starter?" "I see myself as a pitcher," he responded without hesitation following his Thursday workout at the Red Sox minor-league training facility.
Rob Bradford
02/08/2011 - 7:36am
As season approaches, J.D. Drew is bracing for the unknown
J.D. Drew is living with uncertainty these days. 


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Pierre McGuire, NBC Sports, on the Stanley Cup Finals

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