Boston Red Sox target Kansas City Royals ace Cole Ragans in a potential blockbuster trade. Could a new hurler push the Sox into World Series contention? Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian analyzes Ragans’ dominance—highlighting his 2024 Cy Young campaign, elite strikeout rates, and affordable contract that keeps him under team control through 2028. Injury risks and rotation fit add intrigue, as the Red Sox weigh how to bolster their pitching staff after trading for Sonny Gray.

With Kansas City eyeing outfielder Jarren Duran and the Red Sox facing a surplus in the outfield, the trade package could include Duran plus high-upside prospects like Connelly Early or Payton Tolle. Key insights cover Boston’s evolving rotation—pairing Garrett Crochet, Ragans, Gray, and Brayan Bello—and examine whether the moves will fill the void left by the Rafael Devers trade. Can Boston’s front office pull the trigger and make the rotation a true playoff threat?

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Boston Red Sox target Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte in a bold offseason trade that could reshape their infield and boost their World Series ambitions. Could Marte’s elite bat and steadiness at second base fill the void left by Rafael Devers and push the Red Sox past AL powerhouses like the Blue Jays and Yankees?

Gabby (Hurlbut) Maljanian breaks down Marte’s fit in Boston, the high price tag in prospects and pitching depth, and the domino effect on players like Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony. The episode covers Sonny Gray’s arrival, urgent needs for impact bats like Pete Alonso or Kyle Schwarber, and the AL’s shifting landscape. With trade rumors swirling and the Red Sox just steps away from contention, will GM Craig Breslow pull the trigger on the franchise-altering moves? Get the latest insights and analysis on Boston’s championship path before spring training heats up.

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Masataka Yoshida has had a big second half of the season offensively for the Boston Red Sox. He had a big series over the weekend against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, and on today's show, Gabby tells you why his performance was so historic. She also discusses pitcher Rich Hill signing a minor league deal with the Red Sox, Liam Hendrik's first rehab assignment with the AAA Worcester Red Sox, and top prospect Kristian Campbell being called up to Worcester.

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