Red Sox shortstop Alex Gonzalez spoke to WEEI.com's Jessica Camerato regarding the three-year ordeal his family has been going through due to the health problems of his son. Johan Gonzalez has been in a coma for more than two years. “Right now he's in a coma,” Gonzalez said. “He can't chew with his mouth, he uses a tube to eat. They give him the food through the tube. He can't talk, he can't recognize nobody.” The shortstop went on to say, "I know his condition," Gonzalez said. "2007 was a tough year for me. I never had a sick baby like that and it was a little hard to play and take care of him. My parents and friends talked to me a lot: 'You've got to be strong. You have a job. You have to be professional.' That's why I still play ball, you know? But I, I worry about him. But when I came here I tried to stay focused for nine innings, three hours, tried to be focused on baseball. But after that I go back to my...
Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison took his former teammate Tom Brady to task on national television on Sunday night. During halftime of the Football Night in America telecast on NBC, Harrison told Brady to "take off the skirt and put on some slacks. Toughen up." Harrison was referring to the pointing Brady did after Terrell Suggs hit his right knee in the second quarter of Sunday's game. Suggs was flagged for roughing the quarterback and the Patriots went in for a subsequent touchdown. For more, visit the football blog It Is What It Is.
If the Red Sox begin their American League Division Series with the Angels on Wednesday the first game will begin at 6:07 p.m. EST, with the second game beginning at 9:37 p.m. EST Friday. If New York chooses to take the Wednesday start, the Red Sox will play Thursday and Friday, both starting at 9:37 p.m. EST.
Terry Francona announced the team's starting rotation for the playoffs after Sunday's victory over the Indians. Jon Lester and Josh Beckett will go in Games 1 and 2, respectively. The Sox will then return to Fenway with Clay Buchholz starting Game 3. For all things Red Sox and playoffs check out the Full Count blog.
On the final day of the regular season, the Red Sox claimed a 12-7 win over the Cleveland Indians to conclude a season-ending three-game sweep. The Red Sox' offense was paced by four homers, including a pair by J.D. Drew in his first game since returning from a cortisone shot in his left shoulder, a homer by Alex Gonzalez in his first contest since getting hit on the hand by a pitch on Friday and the first grand slam of Jed Lowrie's career.
In his final start of the regular season, Clay Buchholz struggled, allowing six runs in three innings, but the offensive eruption gave the right-hander a no-decision. Michael Bowden proved the beneficiary of Buchholz' struggles, claiming the win by allowing one run in 2.2 innings of relief. Jonathan Papelbon came on in the ninth inning to close out the victory, punctuating the Sox' sixth 95-win campaign in their last seven seasons.
Pete joined the show to discuss Tebow's signing with the Patriots. He said that Tim Tebow cant play and that he has trouble learning NFL playbooks.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Grande and Max take more calls on the Celtics and discuss what lies ahead for Doc Rivers with Steve Bulpett.
John Farrell postgame press conference
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
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 joins Mut and Merloni after a Bruins win and discusses the play of Rask and the defense, the Hossa injury, and Jagr.
Tony Amonte calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins win.
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 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.
Legal expert Michael McCann joined D&C to take on the topic of the day: Just what exactly is happening with Aaron Hernandez? McCann addressed Hernandez' lack of cooperation in the investigation so far, and how that may play out as the case moves along.
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 calls out Marian Hossa for missing Game 3 and recaps the Bruins' win.
Andy Brickley joins Mut and Merloni in studio to take phone calls from the listeners and preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Salk and Holley break down a big Bruins win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 at the Garden.
We talk all Bruins, all the time with the man himself, as Jack Edwards from NESN gets us ready for Game 3 and beyond.
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.
Mikey gets a surprise call from Red Sox legend Bernie Carbo. They talk about old-time baseball and Bernie's new book.
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.
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.
You ask, we answer. Today featuring NESN's Jack Edwards.
The new way we end the show. You ask, we answer.
You ask, we answer... anything!
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.
More from this showShawn 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.
More from this showThe guys opened the show discussing the rumors regarding Doc Rivers being part of a deal between the Celtics and the Clippers.
More from this showBoth 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.
More from this showIt all started when McNeil and Spiegel from The Score in Chicago called Boston people drunks and called Fenway a "dump." Knowing that McNeil and Speigel weren't interested in talking to them on air, Lou called in to their show anyway. At first they were afraid, but they finally succumbed to the pressure.
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