TSS:Without A Curse
By Alex Reimer
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Podcast Description
Alex Reimer has been hosting the critically acclaimed, “Without a Curse,” since July of 2005. Alex has been profiled in The Boston Globe, as well as been a guest on both “The Today Show” and “The Tonight Show” for his work on the podcast. Alex has very strong opinions, and is not afraid to share them! Anything stated on the show will be factually backed up…and if a guest doesn’t back up his opinion, then Alex will challenge them on it. In the offseason months (November-April), “Without a Curse” is published every Monday. Throughout the baseball season (April-October), “Without a Curse” becomes a bi-weekly production, published every Monday and Thursday.
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Cody Ross Injury Means Red Sox Must Continue To Scrap | The Red Sox have won 10 out of 13 games, and are once again at the .500 mark. Will they surpass the .500 mark for the first time this season when the play the Rays over the weekend? With the admirable way they've been scrapping it together recently, one has to think that is certainly a possibility. Amazingly, the Red Sox have not lost a lot of ground in the AL playoff race, even with this prolonged stint of mediocre play. Kevin Youkilis has returned from the DL, and his presence has created a roster crunch. Once Ryan Sweeney returns from the 7-day DL, is Will Middlebrooks going to be sent to AAA? If so, how long will Middlebrooks be in the minor leagues? Cody Ross has landed on the DL, too, though his left foot injury isn't nearly as severe as originally thought. What does Ross' injury say, if anything, about the medical staff on the team? On Monday's podcast (episode 503), Alex lauded David Ortiz for calling a player's only meeting. Since then, Ortiz has lashed in he press, criticizing the Red Sox media, Front Office, and some of his teammates. Can Ortiz still be characterized as a leader, even though he's shown himself to lack self-awareness? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings. The recent good play of the Angels and Marlins, and the issue of instant replay is discussed, too. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 5/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz' Player-Only Meeting Changed Tenor Of Red Sox | Alex talks about the suddenly streaking Red Sox, who have moved within 1 game of .500 and have won eight out of their last ten games. Did David Ortiz' player-only meeting, held after the 8-3 loss against Cleveland on May 11, have a tangible positive effect on the team? Alex issues a mea culpa in regards to his projections for Ortiz' performance on the field this year, and his performance off of the field as well. Daisuke Matsuzaka's rehab stint may be restarted, and what does that mean for Daniel Bard's future in the starting rotation? Is this still a worthwhile long-term project to pursue this season? Kevin Youkilis' rehab stint, conversely, will end on Tuesday in Baltimore. With the report late last week that said Bobby Valentine deemed Youkilis to be a "liability" in Spring Training, will Youkilis return to third base? If he does, will he only be in Boston to build up his trade value? Topics such as the Red Sox players demonstrating swagger in the media, and what Don Orsillo and the "Remdawg" truly think of the team are discussed too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings through the 1/4 mark of the season, and wonders whether or not the Orioles are for real. Kerry Wood's sudden retirement, and Chris Perez calling out Indians' fans are talked about as well. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Lester And Starting Pitching Carry Team Through Recent S | The Red Sox have won 5 out of 6 games, and also received 5 quality starts throughout that streak. Is that a harbinger of things to come, or can the recent performances be chalked up to facing mediocre competition? Alex talks about Josh Beckett's dazzling start on Tuesday, and why an outing like that exemplifies a lot of the frustration Red Sox followers have with Beckett. How can he pitch so well on Tuesday, just five days after he pitched so poorly last Thursday? Has Beckett "silenced his critics" with his win on Tuesday? "Tim Wakefield Day," the sudden lack of a legitimate lead-off hitter, and Kevin Youkilis' pending return are touched upon, too. Plus, Alex explains why Curt Schilling is a massive hypocrite. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, and also some stories involving baseball's "unwritten code." Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Check out Alex's new football podcast at www.footballnation.com. Feedback of all kinds (but especially positive feedback) is welcome. | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett's Defiance Embodies The Ignorance Around The Re | Alex begins the show by further analyzing the Josh Beckett situation, and his defiant attitude after the game on Thursday. Beckett's defiance embodies the ignorance around the Red Sox organization, Alex says. The team fails to realize the negative perception around them, and the players don't seem to care about it. Bobby Valentine has been less than advertised in-terms of how he's handled these situations through the media, as he continues to make excuses for the players. Has Valentine been sedated? Do the players know that they're a more valuable commodity than Valentine is, and thus don't respect him? Alex also recaps the 3-game series against Cleveland, in which the Red Sox took 3 of 4 games. The key to the series win was the Red Sox receiving strong performances from the starting pitchers. With nobody running away in the AL East, can the Red Sox survive this disappointing start? Or will the attitude within the clubhouse prevent them doing so? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, where the Orioles still hold the lead. Alex also looks at how the NL East is unfolding, and tells you why John Axford of the Brewers has become one of his favorite players in the game. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 5/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Entangled In Yet Another Controversy | It is episode 500 of "Without a Curse," and Alex opens the show by thanking all of the listeners for tuning into the show over these past 7 years. Alex also thanks executive producer Dylan Richardson for all of the hard work he's put into the show over the past several years. Then...the evisceration of the 12-18 Red Sox commences. It goes from bad to worse with the perception of the team, as Josh Beckett was reportedly spotted golfing with Clay Buchholz last Thursday, two days before he missed his scheduled start due to a sore lat muscle. It has also been reported that Beckett refused to listen to trainers over the last home stand. Has Beckett gone rogue? Even though he's been the best starting pitcher on the team this season, has the time come to consider moving on from Beckett? Alex discusses this past series against the Royals, as the Red Sox dropped 2 of 3 games. Will Middlebrooks is one of the few bright spots, as he continues to perform offensively. Is it premature to begin discussions about Middlebrooks replacing Youkilis at 3rd base? Also, when will Bobby Valentine beginning managing this pitching staff to actually win games instead of treating these games like extended Spring Training? Adrian Gonzalez has been under a lot of scrutiny for his persona this past week. Is that criticism warranted, or has Gonzalez been a problem for the Red Sox? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings and how David Robertson has struggled thus far in the closer's role. It's been another bad week for closers, as the Blue Jays recently replaced Francisco Cordero as closer in their bullpen. Alex also talks about Cole Hamels' decision to intentionally hit Bryce Harper last weekend, and whether or not it was warranted. Thanks again to all who have listened to "Without a Curse" over these past 500 episodes. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. RIP to Carl Beane...what a tragedy. He and his voice will be missed throughout Fenway Park. | 5/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buccholz And Starting Pitching Sink Red Sox | In one of the longer episodes in "Without a Curse" history, Alex reveals his utter lack of faith in all aspects of the Red Sox organization. Alex eviscerates the team after a 1-5 home stand against the A's and Orioles, including two deflating extra-inning losses to Baltimore on Friday and Sunday. Alex discusses the recently revealed answers regarding Carl Crawford's elbow injury, and also wonders as to whether Clay Buchholz is being upfront with the team about the health of his back. There is no way Buchholz can be healthy right now... The bullpen has been a bright spot for the team, and even their efforts weren't good enough over the weekend. Is it fair to expect the bullpen to continue to perform at this level, or will they eventually fall back to earth? If the bullpen does fall back to earth, can the starting rotation be expected to pick up the slack? Plus, is this a "feast or famine" kind of offense? Alex also comes to the realization that Bobby Valentine may very well be over his head. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and states why he has no doubts Mariano Rivera will be back from his ACL injury in 2013. Alex also talks about the closer troubles around the league, including the Marlins, Cubs, and White Sox making changes at the position. Chipper Jones blasting Jamie Moyer in the press, and what could be the start of a hot streak for Albert Pujols and the Angels is touched upon, too. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. "YateleyRedSox" is the receipt of "post of the day." Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Thursday's podcast is episode 500 of "Without a Curse." Thanks to all who have listened over the years. | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Youkilis Heads To DL, Continuing Troubling Trend | Alex discusses the recent string of injuries that have hit the Red Sox, including Kevin Youkilis' various aches and pains that have placed him on the 15-day DL. Will Middlebrooks has been called up to play everyday in Youkilis' absence. Is this the beginning of the end for Youkilis? What do his injuries, and the fact that he seemingly wasn't ready to begin the season, say about him and the training staff? Alex also talks about the possibility of Josh Beckett missing his start over the weekend after throwing 126 pitches in an outing last weekend in Chicago. It's just another sign that Beckett is not an ace; however, why did Bobby Valentine have Beckett out there for that long if he can't handle the workload? The Red Sox have made a flurry of roster moves recently, and the fact that Jose Iglesias is on the roster angers Alex, as he continues his "anti-Iglesias" crusade. The 3-game series against the Oakland A's is recapped, including some discussion as to whether or not Clay Buchholz is completely healthy. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and also offers commentary on the Evan Longoria hamstring injury. When will the streaking Rays be affected by Longoria's absence? Plus, will the Roger Clemens perjury trail end similarly to the way the Barry Bonds trail ended? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daniel Bard And The Starting Rotation Shined Over The Weeken | For once, there is a lot of good news to talk about in regards to the Red Sox! They have won 6 of their last 7 games, and are within 1 game of .500 on the season. What went right for the Red Sox on this road trip to Minnesota and Chicago? Was it really as simple as the starting pitching finally providing the Red Sox with innings and quality efforts? Alex discusses the improved recent performance from the bullpen, and how much of it is legitimate and how much of it can be attributed to the level of competition they've played recently. Even if it is due to the level of competition, is that necessarily a negative thing? The offense continues to perform well, with David Ortiz off to a thunderous start. Mike Aviles, Ryan Sweeney, and Cody Ross have done their parts to minimize the effect of Jacoby Ellsbury's absence as well. The upcoming series against the A's is previewed, as is the potential upcoming roster crunch with Aaron Cook's first opt-out date approaching. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings and discusses the teams with the hottest starts in baseball as well as the teams with the slowest starts in baseball. Plus, Alex reveals his unequivocal man-crush on Bryce Harper. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times Talks Crawford | Alex interviews Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times and the "Better Dead than Red" Red Sox blog. Alex and Jon discuss the controversy over Daniel Bard's role on the pitching staff, the peculiar timeline of Carl Crawford's suddenly severe elbow injury, and how the first weeks of Bobby Valentine's managerial tenure have gone. Alex recaps the three game sweep against the Twins, and touches upon all of the storylines from the week including Bard's reluctance to accept even a temporary role in the bullpen, Crawford's visit to Dr. James Andrews, and Bobby Valentine not knowing whether Minnesota starter Liam Hendricks is a lefty or righty until three hours before game time. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex recaps the week in the AL East while also questioning how Michael Pineda's labrum tear came along so suddenly. It was a tough loss for the Bruins last night. They couldn't find a way to score on the power-play or open a game open. Alex opens the show by briefly discussing the Bruins as well. Post on the Red Sox message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him in Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 4/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Larry Lucchino Has Turned The Red Sox Into An Amusement Park | The Red Sox enter the week riding a 5-game losing streak, as their contest against the Yankees was mercifully rained out last night. Alex does briefly touch upon the well-done and frankly surreal ceremony Friday afternoon at Fenway Park. Alex gets quite sentimental when talking about those 2003-2005 Red Sox teams. After that, though, it's all downhill, as Alex replays the horrors from Friday and Saturday's games against the Yankees. The biggest horror of all, of course, was the bullpen surrendering 14 runs in the 7th and 8th innings of Saturday's game. Is there anything that can done to fix this bullpen? How is it possible that a team sporting an 180 million dollar payroll enters a season with this wretched cast of relievers? Alex also talks about more troubling news regarding Bobby Valentine and how poorly the Red Sox are responding to him. At a 10-31 record over their last 41 games, is something deeply wrong with this core of players? The worst thing about the weekend; however, wasn't the bullpen's meltdown on Saturday. It was something else that occurred between the top half and bottom half of the 8th inning... In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the AL East standings and lauds praise on some of the upper-echelon teams in the American League. Congratulations to Phillip Humber for the perfect game on Saturday... Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. This past Saturday was the last edition of "The Alex Reimer Show" on WGAM. But stay-tuned, as Alex is on the verge of launching a new football podcast that he is excited about. | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bobby Valentine Is Set Up To Fail | Alex discusses the most recent Red Sox three game losing streak, and speaks about the atrocious efforts from the bullpen on both Tuesday and Wednesday night against Texas. Shouldn't all blame for this horrid bullpen fall on the baseball operations department? They are the people who assembled the team. The controversy stemming from Bobby Valentine's comments regarding Kevin Youkilis' "emotional investment" continues to linger. Is Valentine allowed to manage the way he wants to manage? Are bad fluke injuries (Bailey and Ellsbury), an atrocious bullpen, a divided clubhouse, and a fan base and media who hates him a recipe for Bobby V's failure? Is Valentine receiving a fair shake in Boston? Alex talks about the upcoming series against the Yankees, and the 100-year Fenway Park anniversary, which Terry Francona has now decided he will attend. There is no better way for Tito to stick it to ownership than to receive the loudest ovation on Friday afternoon. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex updates us on the AL East standings, talks about Tim Lincecum's slow start, and looks at the retirement of Ivan Rodriguez. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 2:00-3:20 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua/1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 4/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury's Injury Will Have An Impact | Even though Jacoby Ellsbury has dislocated his right shoulder, and even though the effect of that injury will most certainly be felt, the Red Sox rolled through the weekend taking three straight games from the Rays. Alex discusses the resiliency of the Red Sox offense, and how they've shown a lot of grit early on in the season. Alex also touches upon the terrific weekend performances from David Ortiz and Cody Ross. Josh Beckett, though he was lacking superb stuff, dazzled in the home opener on Friday. Can Beckett transition from a power pitcher to a craftier pitcher? Is it fair to question Beckett's commitment? Clay Buchholz battled and gave the Red Sox 7 innings on Saturday. How important is that? How the Red Sox may go about attempting to replace Ellsbury, and Bobby Valentine's public criticisms of Kevin Youkilis are touched upon too. Is Valentine going to cause a clubhouse mutiny less than 10 games into the season, and is that what this team bargained for? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex updates us on the AL East standings and talks about Matt Kemp's torrid start. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards where signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adrian Gonzalez Says This Year "Feels Different," But It Sur | The Red Sox begin the season 1-5 and are 8-25 since September of last year. Adrian Gonzalez commented after Wednesday's loss that this year "feels different" than last year. That may be true, but it sure doesn't look any different. Alex discusses the many faults of the Red Sox, including their inability to play "winning baseball." Much like last September, when one goes right, another thing goes wrong. How surprising is it that after the heap of criticism this team has been under over the past several months, that they've started in such a lackluster fashion? Daniel Bard's first career start, Jon Lester's early performance, the bullpen, and the offensive output is talked about too. The Red Sox open up their home schedule against Tampa Bay this Friday, and will hold the 100-year anniversary celebration of Fenway Park next Friday. However, Terry Francona will not be in attendance. Is Francona in the right? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 2:00-3:20 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Bullpen Undermines The Team In Detroit | The Red Sox kicked off the 2012 season with a dud. The bullpen, most notably Alfredo Aceves and Mark Melancon, undermined the offense's comeback attempts on both Thursday and Sunday. Nothing can destroy a team's morale more than an unreliable bullpen can, and that is precisely why there is reason to fret after only 3 games. The most concerning point of all, though, is that there isn't a lot of talent in the bullpen. It would be foolish and short-sighted to remove Daniel Bard from the rotation before he makes his first start; however, if the bullpen continues to struggle mightily the Red Sox may have no choice but to place Bard back into the rotation. The team had years to prepare for Jonathan Papelbon's exit, and it's disappointing they didn't come up with a better contingency plan. Alex also discusses Josh Beckett's horrific performance on Saturday and his thumb ailment that supposedly has been bothering him over 18 months but that he's just getting around to tending to now. Why hasn't Beckett seemingly approached this year with more urgency? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes his first look at the AL East standings and also briefly discusses the biggest stories from baseball's opening day. Plus, what do the mega-deals handed to Matt Cain and Joey Votto mean in terms of the health of the game? Throughout the season, post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs this Saturday from 2:00-3:20 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. "Without a Curse" returns to its bi-weekly schedule. "Without a Curse" is now published on Mondays and Thursdays! | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2012 MLB Season Predictions | It is finally time for Alex to supply the listeners with his extensive 2012 MLB season predictions. Alex prognosticates each division, the MVP and CY Young winners, as well as the World Champion. Alex also spends some time talking about the decisions to have Jose Iglesias begin the year in AAA and Daniel Bard begin the season in the rotation. The exciting news of the sale of the Dodgers is touched upon, too. Beginning next week (Monday 4/9), "Without a Curse" returns to its bi-weekly schedule! ("Without a Curse" is published on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the baseball season.) Enjoy opening day this Thursday afternoon, as the Red Sox head to Detroit to take on the Tigers! Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up to the message boards is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" will air from 2-3:20 PM EST this Saturday on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua/1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro Previews The NL West | Alex interviews Nick Piecoro, Diamondbacks beat writer for The Arizona Republic. Alex and Nick preview the NL West: *How different has the NL West been over the past couple of seasons with the Dodgers' tenuous ownership situation? How quickly will the Dodgers return to prominence with new owners? *Are the Padres built to surprisingly contend in 2012 as they did in 2010? *Why have the Rockies fallen off over the past couple of seasons? *Is Buster Posey's health the key to the Giants returning to the postseason? How should we evaluate Brian Sabean's total job performance? *Will the Diamondbacks repeat as division champions, or did they overachieve last season? Opening Day for the Red Sox is just 10 days away, and as Spring Training winds down the roster battles continue to heat up. What are we to make of the reports that Bobby Valentine wants Daniel Bard to return to the bullpen and Jose Iglesias to start at shortstop, even though the Front Office wants otherwise? Are we going to witness a constant power struggle between Valentine and Ben Cherington this season? Should we be concerned that because Valentine is signed to such a short-term deal that he isn't concerned about the long-term direction of the organization? Alex also gives his take on Terry Francona continuing to bellyache over the handling of his dismissal last fall (though, he is in the right), and says the Red Sox should rid themselves of Bobby Jenks, who was charged with a DUI late last week. In the "Around the League" music, Alex discusses some significant injuries that have occurred during Spring Training, including Chris Carptenter being labeled as "out indefinitely." Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturdays from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online on www.wgamradio.com. Next Monday on "Without a Curse" will be the "official 2012 MLB season prediction show." Alex knows you're all waiting with baited breath.. | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cardinals Blogger Nick From "Pitchers Hit Eighth" Previews T | Alex previews the NL Central with Nick, Cardinals blogger from the very popular "Pitchers Hit Eighth" Cardinals blog" *How far away are the Astros from contending, as they prepare to move to the AL West in 2013? *Will the Pirates make a prolonged march towards .500? *How big of a factor will Theo Epstein's presence be in the division? How is he going about remaking the Cubs' roster? *Without Prince Fielder, will the Brewers take a step back? *Are the Reds poised to return to the postseason after buying big this offseason? *How will the Cardinals replace Albert Pujols' production? Will the defending World Series champions return to the postseason? Alex also talks about the latest news from Red Sox Spring Training, including the decision to have Jose Iglesias begin the year in AAA and an article on Bobby Valentine building a fence and a deck (seriously)... In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Yankees bringing Andy Pettitte back for 2012. Also, how will the Wilpons fare in court? The "post of the day" is handed out. Sign up to the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the airwaves this Saturday from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB.Com's Anthony DiComo Previews The NL East | Alex previews the NL East with Anthony DiComo, the Mets reporter for MLB.com: *Why is MLB not exerting any pressure on the Wilpons to sell the Mets? Is there any good news to share out of Mets' camp this Spring? *Is it realistic to expect the Nationals to contend for the playoffs this year? *How good will the Marlins be this season? What's the long-term plan in Miami? *Do the Braves have enough offense to contend for the division title? *Are the Phillies on the decline? Alex also talks about the latest news out of Red Sox Spring Training camp, including the thought of Jose Iglesias breaking camp as the team's starting shortstop. Also, how many questions are there in regards to the starting rotation? In addition, Alex addresses Jonathan Papelbon, who essentially called Red Sox fans "stupid" last week. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the future of the Wilpons' ownership of the Mets, Michael Pineda's decreased velocity in Spring Training, and more. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards (signing up is free, quick, and easy). Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturdays from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" will be preempted this Saturday (3/17), but will return to the airwaves on Saturday, 3/24! | 3/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Evan Grant Of The Dallas Morning News Previews The AL West | Alex interviews Evan Grant, who covers the Rangers for The Dallas Morning News. Alex and Evan preview the AL West: *How will the Mariners generate more offense in 2012? What should the narrative be on GM Jack Zduriencik's job performance? *Are the A's going to continue to run in place until their stadium issue is resolved? Is Billy Beane deserving of the extension he received this offseason? *How improved are the Angels with the acquisitions of C.J. Wilson and Albert Pujols? *How have the Rangers built themselves up to be the elite organization that they are today? Alex also talks about the biggest recent news from Red Sox Spring Training, including the retirement of Jason Varitek. It was time to close the book on Varitek's career, however it is certainly a book worth revisiting many times. Carl Crawford re-injuring his wrist after participating in bunting drills this week is discussed. Why do people view it as a given that Carl Crawford is going to rebound in 2012? Bobby Valentine criticizing all things Yankees is talked about too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex says that the second wild card being implemented in each league is the best thing that baseball has done since...implementing the first wild card in 1995. In addition, Alex levies criticism on Ryan Braun for continuing to talk after his appeal was upheld. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards (signing up is free, quick, and easy). Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com). | 3/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB.Com's Rhett Bollinger Previews The AL Central | Alex previews the AL Central with MLB.com's Twins' reporter, Rhett Bollinger. Alex and Rhett breakdown the AL Central: *How far away are the Royals from making an impact in the division? *Are the Indians built to contend for the long haul this season, or will they trade off Ubaldo Jimenez in July? *What, exactly, are the White Sox trying to accomplish? *Are the Twins a playoff caliber team, and what does the future hold for Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer? *Are the Tigers favorites to run away with the division, are they missing a couple of pieces? Also, how should we view the Prince Fielder 9 year contract? Alex also analyzes an action-packed week in Red Sox Spring Training, and lauds praise on Bobby Valentine for banning beer in the clubhouse and running a more rigorous camp. Thoughts on the shortstop situation, the back-end of the starting rotation, and the compensation received for Theo Epstein are discussed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex tells you why he couldn't be less interested in the Ryan Braun. Also, when will MLB make a decision on whether or not they're adding the second wild card for 2012? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online atwww.wgamradio.com. Tune-in this week. | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Lauber Of The Boston Herald Previews The AL East | Pitchers and catchers officially reported to Spring Training yesterday, and Scott Lauber from The Boston Herald joined the show to commence the beginning of Spring Training and preview the AL East: *What kind of offseason have the Orioles had? How will the Dan Duquette and Buck Showalter relationship function? *Is this the year that the Blue Jays actually flirt with 90 wins and a postseason birth? *Do the Rays have a system that will ensure their competitiveness for infinity and beyond? *Are the Yankees the most complete team in the division? *When can we begin to put 2011 behind us for the Red Sox? Alex also gives his own thoughts on the events from the past week, including Tim Wakefield's well deserved retirement, a more rigorous "Camp Valentine," and whether the Red Sox players have been accountable thus far when asked about the events of September of last year. In the "Around the League" segment, Ales discusses the A's surprisingly signing Yoenis Cespedes and the tragic passing of Gary Carter. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards (signing up is free, quick, and easy)! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" is on the air this Saturday from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire and www.wgamradio.com. | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rob Blackstien Of RotoRob.com Gives His Thoughts On The Offs | Alex interviews Rob Blackstien of www.rotorob.com, as they discuss the inactivity of the Red Sox offseason and whether the complaints of Red Sox fans about the team not spending significant money this offseason are valid or whiney. Also, with reports coming out that John Henry spent 173 more million dollars on Liverpool than he did on the Red Sox last year, are the Red Sox now just a part of a business portfolio? If so, what does that mean for the team going forward? The top stories of the offseason and some pertinent fantasy baseball questions (it's interesting, promise) are talked about too. Alex gives his own take on the reports that John Henry spent 170+ more million dollars on Liverpool than the Red Sox over the past year. If the Red Sox are a part of a business portfolio, will Henry extend himself past a set budget to improve team if the need arises? Plus, what should we make of the Red Sox heading to arbitration with David Ortiz? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Yankees dumping AJ Burnett on the Pirates and the Marlins courting Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. Next week is the beginning of the "Without a Curse" baseball season previews! It all begins with the AL East. "The Alex Reimer Show" will be preempted this Saturday...it'll be back next Saturday, 2/25, from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 2/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Patriots Super Bowl Loss Puts Red Sox Into The Spotlight | The Patriots dropped their third consecutive game to the Giants, including their second straight Super Bowl. Alex begins the show by briefly lamenting about the Patriots' loss, and how the offense, not the defense, is to largely blame for the defeat. But now that the football season has concluded, New England's attention turns to the Red Sox, who continue to come up short this offseason. Edwin Jackson was taken off the market by the Nationals last week, as they inked him to a 1-year deal. Are the Red Sox really not committed to adding another starter and improving this roster? If so, why? Is it purely due to the "luxury tax restrictions?" How unsavory is that? The Red Sox are also likely going to head to arbitration with David Ortiz, something they rarely do. They're likely heading to arbitration with Ortiz because they cannot afford to spend any money, no matter how relatively nominal, that they don't have to. What kind of repercussions will it have in regards to Ortiz's demeanor this year? Alex also talks about Josh Beckett's comments to Kevin Millar about drinking beer in the clubhouse last year and how nobody on the team last year has taken accountability for their actions. This does not bode well for the team's mentality heading into the season. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses Josh Hamilton relapsing last week and how big of a story it should be. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. After 3 weeks of being preempted, "The Alex Reimer Show" returns this Saturday from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" in New Hampshire (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. Alex will be interviewed as a part of a segment about the Patriots on NECN (New England Cable News) that will air at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM today (Monday). | 2/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Discusses A Lackluster O | Alex interviews Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald about what has been an incredibly lackluster Red Sox offseason. Alex and Buck both agree that the Red Sox are fortunate that the Patriots are in the midst of a Super Bowl run, or else they would rightfully be getting eviscerated on the local airwaves on a daily basis. How is it a excusable for an organization with the clout of the Red Sox to openly be cutting payroll and attempting to "save money" while they already have a championship-caliber core in place? Isn't it far more an example penny-pinching than prudent spending? Alex and Steve also briefly touch upon the upcoming "steroid riddled" Hall of Fame classes as Buck explains to Alex why he will never vote for a confirmed steroid user for the Hall of Fame. The Red Sox did sign outfielder Cody Ross last week...hopefully that wasn't why they shed Marco Scutaro's 6 million dollar salary. The Red Sox supposedly traded Scutaro to create room to sign a starting pitcher, whom they haven't signed yet, by the way. Is that pitcher ever going to be acquired? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the pro's and con's of the Tigers inking Prince Fielder to a 9-year deal. Plus, when will the Dodgers be sold? Best of luck to the Patriots as they gear up to face the Giants in Super Bowl 46. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the airwaves this Saturday, 2/4, from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester New Hampshire) and www.wgamradio.com for full Super Bowl coverage. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 1/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marco Scutaro Trade Is Unlike Any Trade The Red Sox Have Rec | First off, congratulations to the Patriots for advancing to their fifth Super Bowl in the past ten years. The most comforting thing of all from the game against Baltimore is that for the first time in a long time, the defense carried the day... But as far as the Red Sox go, there is minimal positive news as January heads to a conclusion. Last week Carl Crawford underwent wrist surgery even though this wrist injury supposedly had been bothering him since the end of September. Why wait until now to have the surgery? This speaks poorly on both Crawford and the Red Sox.. The Red Sox also traded their starting shortstop, Marco Scutaro, to "free up" salary to make a run at a starting pitcher to fill out the rotation. Since when did the Red Sox have to make "salary dumps?" While they continually shove "Red Sox Nation" advertising garbage down our throats, they're cutting payroll. How insulting. Theo deserves blame too for leaving the Red Sox in this kind of "financial inflexibility" and for also leaving the farm system thin in depth. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at Victor Martinez tearing his ACL and Fausto Carmona not being the Fausto Carmona whom you thought he was...(if that makes sense). "The Alex Reimer Show" is preempted again this Saturday (1/28). We'll be back on the air from 2-4 PM EST on Saturday 2/4. Listen from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) as well as online at www.wgamradio.com. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Passan Of Yahoo Sports Discusses Hall Of Fame Voting An | Alex interviews baseball columnist Jeff Passan of "Yahoo! Sports." Alex and Jeff spend time discussing last week's Hall of Fame voting results (Barry Larkin receiving 86% of the vote) as well as how voters (and Jeff) will approach the next class of potential Hall of Famers, which includes Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Sammy Sosa. Alex and Jeff also talk about the news that Bud Selig will remain commissioner of baseball for at least two more years. Is that a good development for the game? How should one characterize Selig's legacy? The Yankees improved quite a bit over the weekend, acquiring both Michael Pineda and Hiroki Kuroda to bolster their rotation. The Red Sox have done the opposite, signing Carlos Silva, Aaron Cook, and Vicente Padilla (though Padilla isn't official yet). Why can't the Red Sox seemingly spend any money this offseason? Is ownership really that concerned with slightly surpassing the luxury tax? At least it looks like Jason Varitek will get an invite to Spring Training! In the "Around the League" segment, Alex further looks at the Hall of Fame voting results and how voters should approach the "steroid era" candidates for the Hall. Alex also talks about Bud Selig's contract extension as well as transactions from the past week (Yankees improving their rotation, Ryan Madson signing with the Reds, etc). The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out...signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" is preempted from 2-4 PM for the next two Saturday's...it will air from 2-4 again on Saturday, February 4th. Congratulations to the Patriots for reaching the AFC Championship Game... | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boston Magazine's "Tell All" Piece Isn't So Revealing After | It was a big sports weekend where the NHL and NFL dominated, however it is always a good time to talk some baseball...the offseason may continue to be rather uneventful for the Red Sox from a player personnel standpoint, but as Alex points out, there is still work to be done in regards to improving the starting rotation. However, Alex says the work is done in regards to adding to the bullpen and RF. And oh yeah, please do not bring Jason Varitek back... Former Red Sox PR man Doug Bailey penned a supposed "tell all" piece in Boston Magazine this month. How revealing is it? Does Doug Bailey have a bit of a grandiose sense of self-worth? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at Carlos Zambrano being shipped to the Marlins and Theo continuing his habit of eating a lot of money. Alex also talks about the Cubs acquiring Anthony Rizzo, and how Jed Hoyer must really, really like him. By the way, Prince Fielder is still out there... Jorge Posada retired this week, and though he isn't quite a Hall of Famer, Alex explains that he had a terrific career. The top 5 storylines from this offseason as 2012 begins are revealed as well. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Feel free to email Alex as well at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua/1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. | 1/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Andrew Bailey Is The Final Puzzle Piece in Replacing Papelbo | Alex is back from his one week vacation and is ready to rein in the new year! And there's no better way to do it than discussing the Red Sox and how they look heading into the new year. Are the 2012 Red Sox on-par with the 2011 team on paper, or have they taken a step back? What is going to be the biggest storyline as Spring Training begins next month? The Red Sox have "replaced" Jonathan Papelbon with Mark Melancon and Andrew Bailey. The jury is still out on how the back-end of the bullpen will perform, but at least Ben Cherington isn't a hypocrite. He meant it when he said that he didn't deem it to be wise to invest 50 million dollars over 4 years for a closer, as Melancon and Bailey will barely make over 1 million dollars combined this season. The coaching staff is intact now as well, with the Red Sox hiring Bob McClure to be the new pitching coach and other changes as well (including shifting Tim Bogar to bench coach)! In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at some notable baseball transactions over the past couple of weeks, including the Gio Gonzalez trade and the Rangers winning the "Yu Darvish sweepstakes." "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. The Bruins play at 1:00 this Saturday (WGAM holds Bruins' rights), so "The Alex Reimer Show" will be preempted from 2-4 this Saturday. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 1/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB.Com's Ian Browne Analyzes The Offseason Thus Far | Alex interviews MLB.com Red Sox reporter Ian Browne, and they discuss the tone of the Red Sox's offseason thus far. Has too much importance been placed on the "Red Sox Nation" branding efforts? Are the Red Sox really serious about not bypassing the luxury tax, and if they are, how will they be able to do it? Alex and Ian also talk about the implications of David Ortiz accepting arbitration and whether Daniel Bard best fits in the rotation or the bullpen to begin 2012. Alex gives his own take on the Mark Melancon trade and Nick Punto signing...were these moves worth the wait? How else will the Red Sox look to round out their roster (more specifically, the end of the bullpen)? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the Mat Latos trade and says that the Padres have quietly enjoyed a highly productive offseason. Jimmy Rollins resigning with the Phillies, Michael Cuddyer signing with the Rockies, and other offseason moves are touched upon too. Plus, Barry Bonds was "sentenced" this week. Except, it was more of a "tap on the wrist" more than anything... Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards where signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. Hopefully everyone has a great holiday season and enjoys their New Year's..."Without a Curse" is off next week and will be back on Monday, January 2nd! "The Alex Reimer Show," after being preempted last week due to the Bruins game, returns to the airwaves on Saturday, December 31st from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 12/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Larry Lucchino Hawks Coffee Table Books While Other Teams Im | The Winter Meetings have passed and the Red Sox did nothing...this must be what it feels like to be a Kansas City Royals fan. While the Angels were busy signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, Larry Lucchino was busy hawking a 75 dollar coffee table book commemorating the 100 year anniversary of Fenway Park. Oh well, at least Bobby Valentine "hates the Yankees." Alex discusses the reports that the Red Sox will not bypass the luxury tax next year. Should fans be upset that the Red Sox are unwilling to spend more than 178 million dollars on payroll? If the Red Sox do not surpass the luxury tax, then how will they improve their team? How does David Ortiz accepting arbitration affect the Red Sox's payroll constraints? Speaking of Ortiz, Alex also states why he still thinks the Red Sox would've been better off without him for next year. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the blatant scam the Marlins have been operating for years, and how this recent string of signings makes it more apparent than ever before. The Angels finally following through on free agents (signing Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson) is discussed too. Should Pujols be vilified for taking the money? Also, what does Ryan Braun testing positive for "something" tell us (if anything)? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chad Finn Of The Boston Globe And Boston.Com Discusses Bobby | Alex plays his interview with Chad Finn of The Boston Globe and boston.com that originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Chad discuss the pros and cons behind the decision to hire Bobby Valentine as manager as well as the entire managerial search process. Was Ben Cherington's authority completely undermined? Alex and Chad also talk about how the Red Sox will seek to replace Jonathan Papelbon and whether we'll know David Ortiz will be returning to the Red Sox by the end of the week. Alex spouts more analysis on Valentine, and says that given the reported choices, Valentine was a good hire as a "mercenary" to get the most out of this core over two seasons. Alex believes that regardless of how the next two years go, Valentine will not sign an additional contract with the Red Sox. The Winter Meetings are on the horizon, and Alex asks five key questions regarding what the Red Sox will do in Dallas. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Fed's investigating the Marlins swindling the tax-payers of Miami-Dade County and if it was wise for them to invest in Heath Bell. The Winter Meetings are previewed, and will anybody sign a supposedly returning Manny Ramirez? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Chad Finn Of The Boston Globe And Boston.Com Discusses Bobby | Alex plays his interview with Chad Finn of The Boston Globe and boston.com that originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Chad discuss the pros and cons behind the decision to hire Bobby Valentine as manager as well as the entire managerial search process. Was Ben Cherington's authority completely undermined? Alex and Chad also talk about how the Red Sox will seek to replace Jonathan Papelbon and whether we'll know David Ortiz will be returning to the Red Sox by the end of the week. Alex spouts more analysis on Valentine, and says that given the reported choices, Valentine was a good hire as a "mercenary" to get the most out of this core over two seasons. Alex believes that regardless of how the next two years go, Valentine will not sign an additional contract with the Red Sox. The Winter Meetings are on the horizon, and Alex asks five key questions regarding what the Red Sox will do in Dallas. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Fed's investigating the Marlins swindling the tax-payers of Miami-Dade County and if it was wise for them to invest in Heath Bell. The Winter Meetings are previewed, and will anybody sign a supposedly returning Manny Ramirez? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Cherington Is In The Center Of Another Disagreement With | Hopefully everyone had a nice Thanksgiving...nothing to reign in the "post holiday work week" like some quality baseball talk. There hasn't been a whole lot of significant player movement thus far, but now that the new CBA is passed and with the Winter Meetings beginning next week "business should pick up." It's difficult to conduct business, however, without a manager. The Red Sox managerial search continues into another week, which leads Alex to speculate that not all members of the Front Office are supportive of Bobby Valentine. Reports are circulating that Ben Cherington is in-favor of hiring Gene Lamont instead of Valentine. If that is the case, it speaks to the continued disorganization within the Red Sox Front Office and that Cherington may not really be the "right guy" for the GM position (if in fact now he's had two disagreements with ownership regarding the top managerial candidate). In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes a look at Joe Nathan signing with the Rangers and how that affects the Red Sox's search to replace Papelbon. Alex also analyzes the new CBA and the positives and negatives of it. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexReimer1. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bobby Valentine Is Leading Managerial Candidate As Cheringto | Alex takes a look at the Red Sox's dysfunctional managerial search process. This isn't about Dale Sveum. In fact, Bobby Valentine is a far more intriguing managerial candidate than Sveum for this team. It's the fact that Ben Cherington was completely overruled and made to look like a puppet that is so concerning to Alex. The Red Sox are not operating as a cohesive unit. Alex also talks about the ongoing search to replace Jonathan Papelbon and how the new CBA and new player compensation regulations will affect their approach to the free agent market. Plus, how will that and the possibility of more interleague games in 2013 affect David Ortiz's value on the open market? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes a look at the new CBA in its entirety. How will the free agent compensation system change beginning in 2012? How significant is it that the players union has reportedly agreed to HGH testing? Also, Alex feels that the decision to add a second wild card to each league AND a one-game wild card playoff beginning in 2013 (when the Astros move to the AL West) is the best decision that Bud Selig has made in his tenure as MLB Commissioner. It will put all of the emphasis back on the divisions and create more meaningful baseball. Meaningful baseball is exciting baseball. Exciting baseball is better baseball. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the airwaves after a 2-week hiatus this Saturday (11/26) from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and online at www.wgamradio.com. Happy Thanksgiving to all...enjoy your time. | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Papelbon Signs With The Phillies...How Is He Replac | Alex begins the show by opining about the situation at Penn St. It's not a baseball story, but frankly, it's a story that transcends sports. It's something that must be discussed in any forum. Alex also spends a lot of time analyzing how the Red Sox will attempt to replace Jonathan Papelbon at closer. It is understood that a 4/50 or especially a 5/60 million dollar deal is outrageous for any closer, but what's the "plan B?" If the Red Sox spend close to 50 million dollars trying to replace Papelbon, a fair criticism is, "why didn't you just sign the real thing in the first place?" Also, how will Papelbon's absence impact the reported plans to try out Daniel Bard as a starter during the spring? The managerial search should be wrapped up by Thanksgiving, and right now Alex believes that Dale Sveum is the front-runner. Alex also adds insight into why a guy like Gene Lamont, who isn't going to be manager, was interviewed. The GM Meetings will take place this week and Alex talks about what course of action the Sox will take with David Ortiz as well as how they'll attempt to fill the back-end of the rotation. In the "Around the League" segment, the puzzling decision for the Cardinals to name Mike Matheny as manager, the Marlins' high interest in Jose Reyes, Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes, and much more is touched upon. "The Alex Reimer Show" was preempted this past Saturday (11/12) and will be preempted this Saturday as well (11/19) due to high school football airing on WGAM "The Game" and www.wgamradio.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" will return on Saturday 11/26 from 2-4 PM EST! Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. There is a lot of offseason conversation going on there...so why not get involved? Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Boston Herald's Scott Lauber Discusses The Managerial Se | Alex plays his interview with Scott Lauber of The Boston Herald, which originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Scott discuss the Red Sox managerial search and whether or not it's naive to have "blind faith" that this Front Office will once again select the perfect candidate for the job. The likelihood of Jonathan Papelbon and David Ortiz returning, as well as how Ben Cherington will address the starting rotation is touched upon too. Alex also mentions Marco Scutaro's club option being picked up, the dismissal of two strength and conditioning coaches, and who he would like to see at DH instead of David Ortiz. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes Brian Cashman resigning for 3 more years as Yankees GM and the decision to retain CC Sabathia for potentially 2 additional years at 50 million dollars in total. Tony La Russa retiring on-top, where Terry Francona fits best next season, Dan Duquette (good friend of the show) shockingly being named GM of the Orioles, Frank McCourt finally selling the Dodgers, and much more is talked about. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Post, post, post! Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ben Cherington Has Tall Orders To Fill This Winter | Happy Halloween to all...hopefully everybody's "Halloweekend" went swimmingly. With the St. Louis Cardinals improbably capturing this year's World Series title, the offseason has officially begun and free agents can file for free agency beginning this Thursday. But firstly, the Red Sox and Cubs must finally agree on compensation for Theo Epstein's service. Bud Selig and the MLB central office expects to intervene on Tuesday to decide on what an "appropriate" level of compensation is. Man, this would be a whole lot easier if we could actually tangibly value the importance of a General Manager like Theo... Alex talks about Theo's op-ed column that ran in The Boston Globe this week and uncovers the "truths" and "lies" in the piece. He also analyzes Ben Cherington's introductory press conference and what we can expect out of Cherington as General Manager. The managerial search, Marco Scutaro's option, and how long it will take to come to a conclusion on what to do with David Ortiz and Jonathan Papelbon is discussed too. Oh, and John Lackey will be out all of next year due to Tommy John surgery! Those innings can be easily replaced, but how well will they be replaced? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the most compelling World Series in a decade and the stellar ratings that back that up. Congratulations to the Cardinals...what an improbable win. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! There is plenty to talk about this offseason. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com. Alex's twitter handle is @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" (900 AM Nashua and 1250 AM Manchester) and www.wgamradio.com. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Duquette Sheds Light On Theo, The 2011 Red Sox Collapse, | Alex interviews former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette, and asks Dan a variety of questions about Theo Epstein becoming the new president of baseball operations for the Cubs, how valuable a GM like Theo is, and more. Alex and Dan also discuss whether or not the Red Sox should alter their policy about allowing alcohol in the clubhouse and if Red Sox fans should be alarmed that principle owner John Henry seemed to be unaware about the inner-workings of the team last season. Alex also gives his own take on Theo's legacy here in Boston and how it will be a lot easier to define once we see what Theo does in Chicago. Alex talks about Curt Young returning to the A's, the managerial search, and reports about beer drinking going on in the dugout too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex recaps the first 4 games of the World Series between the Rangers and Cardinals and previews game 5. Plus, how much should baseball be concerned about the likely low ratings for this year's fall classic (again)? Alex finally saw "Moneyball" over the weekend and he gives his thoughts on the film and the "Moneyball" theory. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Henry Comes Across As Out Of Touch | It's another week and another mess down at Yawkey Way. This time around, it's about the prominence of vile leaks from "unnamed sources" about Terry Francona's personal life, a scathing article in the Globe that chronicled fried chicken eating and beer drinking in the Red Sox clubhouse, players that should go and players that shouldn't, and John Henry's hour long interview on the radio last Friday afternoon. Alex gives his take on it all, from calling John Henry an "out of touch liar" to chastising ownership for allowing information about Francona's marriage and potential prescription drug problem getting out, and more. Alex also updates us on the Theo Epstein situation, and states that this has to get finalized because both the Cubs and Red Sox have far too much to lose if it doesn't get done. Ben Cherington will reportedly become the GM if/when Theo leaves to the Cubs. Is that a continuation of the "status quo?" What is the "status quo" anyway and is it good or bad? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex previews the Cardinals and Rangers World Series. Yeah, they're still actually playing baseball... The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Sign up to the message boards. It's free, quick, and easy to join! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com. His twitter handle is @AlexReimer1. | 10/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theo Epstein's Future Is Tenuous | Last week it was all about Terry Francona, and this week it's all about Theo Epstein. What's Theo future with this organization? If the Cubs are granted permission to interview Theo, and they do offer him the team presidency, should John Henry give Theo a promotion and contract extension in order to entice him to stay? Is Henry's mind already made up on that? Also, is Theo deserving of a promotion given his recent job performance? If Theo leaves, is assistant GM Ben Cherington the replacement? If so, is that really "change?" On that note, what is the Red Sox's organizational philosophy? Do they even have one? (It's a day of question)... Rumors about John Lackey departure and managerial candidates are discussed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at both the ALCS and NLCS as well as Terry Francona's job performance in the booth. Pretty, pretty good... Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards, the place for all Red Sox related discussion. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com and follow him on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. | 10/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald And Jon Couture Of The Ne | Alex plays two interviews from his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," as he spoke with Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald and Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Steve and Jon both give their opinion on Terry Francona leaving the Red Sox, as well some speculation as to who his eventual successor may be. Was Tito forced out by ownership or this truly a "mutual" decision? The status of Theo Epstein as well as the status of the core of the roster is touched upon as well. Alex also offers his opinion on the Terry Francona dismissal, and yes, he believes it was a "dismissal." Theo potentially bolting to the Cubs, as well some scenarios to consider with the roster and pending free agents are offered as well. Alex's theme today? Change on all fronts with this organization might be for the better... In the "Around the League" segment, Alex offers his guess on where Terry Francona may wind up next. He also talks about GM Tony Reagins leaving the Angels and the highlights from this past weekend's postseason play. Now that it's the "Red Sox offseason," "Without a Curse" will move to its offseason schedule, published every Monday. The "post of the day" is handed out...sign up to the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. It's free, quick, and easy to join. Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1 and email him at Alexredsox076@aol.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2011 Red Sox: Heartless, Gutless Chokers | So that's how it ends, and frankly it couldn't have ended more appropriately. No team that only wins 7 games in the month of September deserves to make the playoffs, especially one with this kind of talent and payroll. Alex examines these final 3 games against Baltimore, and talks about how all of the games contained elements that symbolize exactly why September went so poorly for the Red Sox. There was bad defense, horrific clutch hitting, terrible starting pitching, and guys coming up small when they needed to come up big. There is an intangible element in baseball...this Red Sox team proved that. They didn't have "it" from the start. How much blame Terry Francona should receive, as well as a final rant on John Lackey are included as well. Much, much more...it will take months for all the angles of this collapse to be explored. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the ALDS and NLDS. Which teams should be favored? Plus, don't you just love Ozzie Guillen? This is the time to commiserate on the message boards, visit www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury And Jonathan Papelbon Save The Season | Jacoby Ellsbury, with 3 home runs on Sunday, added to his MVP case and saved the season as well. Alex discusses this past weekend's games against the Yankees, who had nothing to play for but yet outplayed the Red Sox in virtually every aspect of the game. Still though, the Red Sox remain in control of their own destiny due to Ellsbury's heroics Sunday night and Jonathan Papelbon's ballsy performance as well. Alex also spends some time lambasting Carl Crawford, who now plays LF like an 8 year old and also makes smarmy comments to the media about his role in the lineup. Adrian Gonzalez's recent offensive woes, Jon Lester's horrific month, and a "disconnect" between Terry Francona and Theo Epstein is touched upon too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Yankees and how their postseason rotation is now stacking up. The Braves' collapse and a few other notes are brought up as well. Congratulations to the Rangers, Brewers, and Diamondbacks who all clinched playoff births over the weekend. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Are CHOKING, Plain And Simple | It's not injuries, it's not bad luck, and it's not even solely poor fundamentals and "baseball character" anymore...it's choking, plain and simple. The Red Sox were in the lead in both Tuesday and Wednesday's games and lost both of them. On Tuesday it was a combination of Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon relinquishing the lead, and on Wednesday it was the supposed "ace" Josh Beckett. How can this team be expected to do anything when they can't do better than dropping 3 of 4 to Baltimore in a week like this? The Red Sox haven't won a series in September and are 5-16 this month. Alex looks at the latest culprits, including Carl Crawford's "stiff neck," Theo Epstein's free agent track record, the woeful starting rotation, horrific clutch performance, and more. There's also an extensive injury update on Clay Buchholz, and discussion about whether a "bullpen game" may be order for this Sunday against the Yankees and game 3 of the ALDS if the Red Sox are fortunate enough to back into the playoffs. Thanks to the Yankees, the Rays remain two games back in the loss column. The Angels are 2.5 games back though. The wild card and AL East standings (now all wrapped up) are discussed in the "Around the League" segment. How will the Yankees play this weekend against the Sox? Plus, there's also a collapse happening in Atlanta... The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. Signing up to the message boards is free, quick, and easy. Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1, and email him Alexredsox076@aol.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST (this week 2-3) on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terry Francona: How Much Blame Does | All the Red Sox had to do was split against the Rays...but instead they lost 3 of 4 and now their wild card lead is down to 2 games with 10 games to go. The Red Sox have to play out this stretch, and will limp into the playoffs if they're fortunate enough to hold on. It's one thing to get beat, and the Red Sox certainly have gotten beat. But even more frustrating than that is the fact that the Red Sox are playing poorly from a fundamental standpoint and are showing little to no baseball character in this stretch. From Mike Aviles throwing errors to passed balls to starting pitchers not coming up big to base running blunders, this team appears mentally checked out. They've experienced lapses like this all season long too. How much is Terry Francona to blame? The upcoming 4 game series against the Orioles is previewed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings where the Yankees have pretty much locked up a playoff birth and will be allowed to rest their regulars down the stretch. The Tigers clinching the AL Central, the Braves faltering in the NL wild card, and Logan Morrison filing a grievance against the Marlins are touched upon too. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Signing up to the message boards is free, quick, and easy. Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rays Come To Town For What Is The Most Important Series Of T | The Rays head to Fenway Park this season for what shouldn't be, but is the most important series of the year. After fans, media, and the team all took the postseason for granted, it's time to recognize that this is a real playoff race now. The sooner the Red Sox recognize that, the better. They still seem to be in "rest up" mode, when they should be in "play up" mode (lame way of stating things, but oh well)... This club is falling apart mentally and physically. Alex examines the latest lapses from this past series against the Blue Jays, including Daniel Bard's meltdown on Wednesday. How concerning are Bard's struggles never mind for the future, but for this year? Alex also has injury updates and speculation of Kevin Youkilis, Erik Bedard, Bobby Jenks, Josh Beckett, David Ortiz, and Adrian Gonzalez. Oh yeah, and Tim Wakefield finally won his 200th game. Eighth time's the charm. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about Mariano Rivera garnering his 600th career save, Joe Maddon as a manager of the year candidate, what baseball needs to do to gain back some national traction, and more. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. This weekend they'll be a series thread up for the Red Sox/Rays! Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1 and email him Alexredsox076@aol.com. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "The Game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. This week, due to Red Sox baseball, the show will air from 2-3 PM. | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Crawford and John Lackey...Wouldn't This Be A Nice Time | Alex has successfully moved into BU and he's ready to talk about the Red Sox playing...well....unsuccessfully. The Red Sox have lost 9 of their last 11 games and 6 games in the standings to Tampa Bay in the process. The wild card lead is down to 3.5. Every aspect of the team is to blame for this horrendous stretch of play, including the "big ticket items" such as John Lackey and Carl Crawford. Wouldn't this be an opportune time for both to earn their paychecks, or at least come close to earning them? Alex also recaps some puzzling recent game managerial decisions by Terry Francona, and talks about the recent implosion of Daniel Bard and thinness of the rest of the bullpen. Oh Bobby Jenks, where art thou? (60 day DL) The week ahead is previewed, with Alex expressing some pessimism at the Red Sox's potential performance this week given the fact that 80% of their starting rotation consists of John Lackey, Tim Wakefield, Andrew Miller, and Kyle Weiland. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex briefly talks about the AL East, the other races around baseball, and more. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy...congratulations to REDBOSOX for receiving "post of the day" honors. Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why does this rivalry not have the same juice it used to hav | Alex recaps the first 2 games of 3 against the Yankees and asks the question, "why does this rivalry not have the same juice it used to have?" Is it because winning the AL East means virtually nothing, or is it more than that? The top storylines from the first two games, including John Lackey vs. Francisco Cervelli are touched upon too. Today is September 1st which means that rosters expand. Who will be activated for the Red Sox? How will Terry Francona handle the roster throughout September? How will he balance winning the division with doing the right thing for getting the team prepared for success in the playoffs? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex shares more of his thoughts on a "division race" that doesn't really matter. Andy MacPhail possibly leaving the Orioles, as well as what looks to be a rather dull September across baseball are talked about as well. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards...participate in the show! Signing up to the message boards is free, quick, and easy. Schedule notes: "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the airwaves on Saturday 9/10 from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. Alex will be recording the show remotely! No "Without a Curse" next week...Alex is taking the week to "settle into" life at BU. "Without a Curse" will return on MONDAY, 9/12. | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian MacPherson Of The Providence Journal Previews Septembe | Hurricane Irene (or more "Tropical Storm Irene") battered through New England on Sunday and left hundreds of thousands of people, including Alex, out of power! Alex is deeply concerned that he'll become one of those people who loses power for weeks (he's only partially kidding)... The Red Sox did play this weekend and Alex discusses the series against the A's and previews this week's contests against the Yankees with Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal. Alex and Brian talk about the struggles of Carl Crawford and whether he'll turn it around and what some of the top storylines of September will be (right field, 3rd starter, 3rd option in the bullpen, division title, etc). Tim Wakefield's never-ending quest for win 200, David Ortiz' hot hitting, and much more is touched upon too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings and mentions the races in the AL Central, AL West, and NL West. Should Justin Verlander receive MVP consideration? Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) Alex is on twitter. @AlexReimer1. | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theo Epstein Leaving Is A Possibility, But Not Likely | The Red Sox have won 2 of the last 3 games in Texas, are the Rangers still considered "unbeatable?" Are they a worse match-up for the Red Sox than the Yankees? Everything on the field from Carl Crawford failing to seize an opportunity last week to possibly heating up this week, to Adrian Gonzalez homering once again, to Ortiz/Ellsbury returning, to John Lackey vs. Erik Bedard (round 4) is touched upon. Oh yeah, and JD Drew is returning on 9/1. How convenient... Is it a possibility that Theo Epstein becomes GM of the Cubs? Alex discusses... In the "Around the League" segment Alex touches on the Yankees and the state of their roster as well as more gambling news involving Alex Rodriguez. There were also waiver claims made this week, from the Giants claiming Heath Bell to the Diamondbacks and Blue Jays swapping middle infields. Post on the message boards and participate in the show at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. "The Alex Reimer Show" is slated to return to the airwaves on SATURDAY 9/10 from 2-4 PM EST on WGAM "the game" 900 AM Nashua, 1250 AM Manchester, and www.wgamradio.com. Alex will be broadcasting the show remotely...hooray for technology! Alex is on twitter follow him @AlexReimer1. | 8/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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AL East Or Wild Card...It Doesn't Really Matter | The Red Sox took 3 of 4 from the Royals over the weekend without David Ortiz, Kevin Youkilis, and Jacoby Ellsbury in the lineup. Are these injuries causes for concern, or is it all about biting time until the postseason begins? Speaking of which, does it really matter whether the Red Sox play the Tigers or Rangers in the first round? Is it time for Matt Albers to relinquish his role in the bullpen? Plus, is it now a no-brainer to resign Jonathan Papelbon with the way he's pitched this year? What does Tim Wakefield have to do to get win number 200? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings and if the Yankees have found a 2nd starter yet. Jim Hendry's dismissal from the Cubs and HGH testing are discussed too. Also, Alex has changed his stance on adding a 2nd wild card. Count him in! Post on the message boards and contribute to the show at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Follow Alex on twitter @AlexReimer1. | 8/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adrian Gonzalez Slumps And The Offense Stalls | The Red Sox have gone 8-8 in August and have scored 3 runs or less in 9 games. Is there a major offensive problem on team, or is this just temporary? Plus, how palpable was David Ortiz's absence from the lineup this past week? How palpable will Kevin Youkilis' potential absence be this weekend? The John Lackey vs. Erik Bedard "battle" for the 3rd slot in the rotation is touched upon, as is the AL MVP race. Ellsbury, Pedroia, or the recently slumping Gonzalez? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings where the Yankees have leapfrogged the Red Sox. Also, if baseball had to do the steroid era over again and thus make records still mean something, would it? Post on the message boards and participate in the show at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Follow @AlexReimer1 on twitter! Read all about Alex's daily complaints, complaints, and more uhh...complaints. | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Lackey Pitching Well, But Is It Well Enough To Be Coun | Alex recaps the 3 games series over the weekend against the Mariners in which the Red Sox lost 2 of 3. The Red Sox spotted the Mariners early runs in all three games, and just couldn't come back in two of them. John Lackey's proclivity to give up way more hits than innings pitched, as well as Josh Reddick's recent proclivity for the dramatic are touched upon. Oh yeah, and David Ortiz continues to crush his former organizations (Mariners and Twins). The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about Dan Uggla's hit streak coming to an end, why the Diamondbacks are so dangerous, and the Marlins' poor decision to demote Logan Morrison. Alex also rants on Carlos Zambrano, who may be the biggest tool in the game. Alex is finally on twitter! Follow him @AlexReimer1. About time...#18goingon80. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Making A Case For An Extension | The Red Sox took 2 of 3 from the Twins this week and Alex recaps all of the highlights from the series, including David Ortiz's terrific performance. Is Ortiz rightfully peeved that the Red Sox haven't approached him about a contract extension? How is that contrasted with Jonathan Papelbon, also a pending free agent, who hasn't expressed any frustration that the Red Sox also haven't talked to him about a new deal? The search for a reliable 3rd man in the bullpen, Erik Bedard's first two starts in a Red Sox uniform, and the astronomically high ratings from last Sunday's Red Sox/Yankee game are touched upon too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the Indians once again emerging in the AL Central, the slumping Giants and red hot Brewers, Dan Uggla's 31 game hit streak, and more. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. Participation keeps the show running! "The Alex Reimer Show" is on indefinite hiatus...but we'll be back very soon. Stay tuned! | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Reddick Keeps Red Sox Up In Division | The Red Sox and Yankees played this weekend, and though winning the division isn't all that important, it's still a feat worth pursuing. But at what cost? Alex recaps this weekend by discussing the most memorable moments, and also explains why winning the AL East is nice, but not nice enough to risk what may have to be risked to do it. Storylines to watch as the season progresses, including how Josh Reddick responds in RF, if Carl Crawford can get hot, who the 3rd starter is, whether the bullpen depth shakes out, and more are brought up as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the hottest races in baseball and says why the Phillies are undoubtedly the class of the NL. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Signing up is free, quick, and easy. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns this Saturday (8/13) after a one week layoff from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston and www.moneymattersradio.net. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury With 2 Consecutive Walk-Offs! | Jacoby Ellsbury's walk-off single on Tuesday and walk-off homer on Wednesday were just the icing on the cake to what has been a terrific season for him. It's worth saying again...Ellsbury is the one who's playing up to Carl Crawford's contract. The reliable performance of the bullpen in front of Jonathan Papelbon these past 2 nights, as well as Dustin Pedroia winning the player of the month award in July are discussed too. How does Erik Bedard slot into the rotation, and will the Boston media really be a major obstacle for him? How much did John Lackey's relative ineffectiveness factor into the necessity for the Bedard trade? Plus, how severe is Clay Buchholz's stress fracture? The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Signing up to the boards is free, quick, and easy! In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the divisional races around the game and whether MLB would be overreaching if they suspended the currently injured Alex Rodriguez for his involvement in high-stakes poker games. | 8/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Erik Bedard Acquisition Solidifies Rotation Post-Buchholz | The non-waiver trade deadline has passed and Alex spends time discussing the big...Mike Aviles trade! (Okay, 2 minutes you're never going to get back were spent on Aviles.) But Also mostly turns his attention to Erik Bedard, and how Bedard solidifies the starting rotation with Clay Buchholz's future still very much in jeopardy. Besides health, are there any other concerns worth paying attention to in regards to Bedard? The 3 game series against the White Sox is recapped too, with Alex talking about Jarrod Saltalamacchia's continued impressive play, and Jon Lester's continued dominance on the mound since returning from the DL. Plus, it also seems as if the Red Sox are somewhat comfortable with their current bullpen... In the "Around the League" segment Alex gives his take on the Yankees standing pat at the deadline. He also runs over some winners and losers, ranging from teams who dreamed big like the Phillies and Indians to teams that should've sold big like the Cubs. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Signing up is free, quick, and easy. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Offense Continues To Dominate July | Alex recaps the first 3 games against the Royals where the Red Sox offense has exploded for 10+ runs in 2 of the 3 games. Just how badly are the Red Sox punishing the horrid Royals pitching staff and defense? Alex also talks about Andrew Miller's struggles on Tuesday, and how with Clay Buchholz's status still very uncertain for the future, the Red Sox should look for a mid-level starting pitcher at the deadline. Whoever the Sox acquire won't be better than Buchholz, but they'll be better than Lackey/Miller/Wakefield, which is all you can be looking for. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings. He also talks about the ending to the Pirates/Braves 19 inning game on Tuesday screams for instant replay in baseball, and Ervin Santana's no-hitter. The Colby Rasmus trade as well as the big Carlos Beltran deal is analyzed too. Plus, should the Mariners listen for offers on Felix Hernandez like the Rockies are for Ubaldo Jimenez? Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "Without a Curse" is now also available on Stitcher. You can take Alex Reimer with you wherever you go...blame Dylan Richardson (seriously, if you have an iPhone, iPad, or another device, check it out). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 7/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times On Trade Deadl | Alex speaks with Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Alex and Jon first discuss the trade deadline and whether if the Red Sox even have the minor league pieces to pull off a "major move." With that said, the need just isn't there this year. But how much of an effect does the state of Clay Buchholz's play in that? Josh Reddick's future in RF, what happens with JD Drew going forward, Dustin Pedroia's torrid streak, Jacoby Ellsbury's continued "Carl Crawford impersonation," and more is discussed too. Plus, the Mariners are just plain bad huh? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex updates us on the AL East standings and how the Rays should now look to sell off some significant pieces. Plus, how crowded is the NL Central? Please participate in the show and post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buchholz's Back Will Determine What The Sox Do At The | Alex recaps the recent 3 game series against the Orioles who should just shut up already! Alex talks about the offensive explosion in the 8th inning on Monday and how impressive Dustin Pedroia has been over the past 1.5 months. Who plays everyday in RF, Josh Reddick or JD Drew? Alex answers that question, which will have to be answered over the weekend. Also, what should the Red Sox do at the deadline and what do they have the pieces to do? How much of a factor is the state of Clay Buchholz's back in all of this? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings and talks about how much of a factor the Rays may be going forward. When should they start selling Speaking of selling, Alex talks about the trade deadline and some key stories to watch. In addition, Alex offers some thoughts on Hideki Matsui after he hit his 500th professional home run yesterday. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dustin Pedroia Finally Sends Us Home After 16 Innings on Sun | Alex is back from his 2 week vacation in Italy...but enough about him, how about those Sox? Alex discusses the start of the 2nd half, including the 16 inning game on Sunday. Thank goodness for Dustin Pedroia...if it wasn't for that little guy, we'd still be watching the Red Sox and Rays play. Alex also talks about Josh Beckett's very impressive outing on Sunday. Carl Crawford is due to return off the DL today. What does that mean for the right field situation? How much does the health of the starting rotation affect whether the Red Sox will go after a starting pitcher at the trade deadline? Plus, what are the chances that David Ortiz signs a multi-year contract extension at the end of the season? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the AL East standings. The Yankees will be in the market for pitching at the deadline, and will make sure that A-Rod is healthy for the stretch run. Alex opines on Derek Jeter's current state after his 3,000th career regular season, the K-Rod trade, Roger Clemens' mistrial, and more. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean McAdam Of Comcast Sports Net Recaps The First Half | Alex plays his interview with Sean McAdam of Comcast Sports Net New England (CSNNE.com), which originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Sean discuss whether the first half of the season was a slight disappointment, and preview some key second half storylines (the right field situation, whether the team will pick up payroll at the trade deadline, and who exits the rotation when Clay Buchholz returns from injury). Alex also recaps the 4th of July weekend series at Houston, and puts a bow on the Red Sox's somewhat underwhelming 5-4 stretch in NL parks. Some of the major stories from the 1st half of the season, such as Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez, David Ortiz, Josh Beckett, Jonathan Papelbon, and more are talked about too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex mentions the AL East standings at the halfway mark and how the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rays are battling for 2 playoff spots. The All Star rosters and the biggest stories from the 1st half across the league are brought up as well. Alex will be in Italy from 7/4-7/15 (leaving America on the 4th of July...un-American I know). Episode 445 of "Without a Curse" will be published on MONDAY, 7/18! The next edition of "The Alex Reimer Show" will air on SATURDAY, 7/16 on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Youkilis And Red Sox Coming Off Like Whiners | Alex discusses this recent stretch of play in which the Red Sox have lost 6 of 7 games against National League opponents. What gives? And no, not having the DH for a bulk of the games should not be used as an excuse Mr. Youkilis... Alex also talks about the decision to finally put Adrian Gonzalez in RF, and the overall lack of production out of RF this season. A decision on what to do with JD Drew needs to be made. Also, is it true that the Red Sox really won't add any payroll at the trade deadline? Plus, what's John Lackey's status? In the "Around the League" segment Alex updates us on the AL East standings and the latest court bankruptcy court proceedings regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Dishes On Adrian Gonzalez | Alex plays his interview with Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald, which originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," this past Saturday afternoon. Alex and Buck discuss whether the argument about moving Adrian Gonzalez to the outfield and putting David Ortiz at 1st base has gained some credence with the Red Sox's poor offensive performance in Pittsburgh. Alex and Buck also talk about John Lackey's woes, a lack of blacks in baseball, Whitey Bulger, and more. The Red Sox's 3 game series in Pittsburgh is recapped, and some reasons are given for the team's offensive struggles. Is the Red Sox's recent poor performance (losing 4 out of 5) more due to injuries catching up to them or something greater? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex updates us on the AL East standings, as well as the health of Derek Jeter and Justin Morneau. Alex also gives his take on Jim Riggleman immaturely walking out on the Nationals late last week. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) if you wanted to receive the "post of the day!" | 6/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adrian Gonzalez Should Never Play Outfield | Alex discusses all of the major Red Sox topics from the week, including the asinine, but apparently realistic notion that Adrian Gonzalez may play some outfield during this upcoming 9 game National League road trip. Doesn't the risk far outweigh the reward with this? Alex also talks about Jed Lowrie undergoing shoulder surgery, and he hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). The series loss to the Padres, including how the Red Sox handed the Padres two games is touched upon too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex opines on the mess with the Dodgers and how Bud Selig is acting correctly now but was far too late on this. In addition to that, Alex gives an update on Albert Pujols, the AL East standings, and more. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buchholz Is One Of Three Players To Hit The DL Over The | With the Bruins' championship parade now in the books, New England's focus shifts back to the first place Red Sox. Alex discusses the recent play of the Sox, including their weekend series against Milwaukee (where the offense continued to produce big). Clay Buchholz, Jed Lowrie, and Carl Crawford were all placed on the disabled list over the weekend. Are these injuries cause for long-term concern, or are the DL stints more precautionary than anything? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings and how the Yankees would be best served to move Derek Jeter down in the lineup when he returns from injury. Albert Pujols' left wrist injury, and the ugly situation with the Marlins is discussed too. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Listener participation is encouraged! | 6/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bruins Are Stanley Cup Champions! | Congratulations to the Boston Bruins for capturing the Stanley Cup for the first time in 39 years. They won in game 7 against Montreal, Tampa Bay, and Vancouver. We once thought the Bruins couldn't close, but man...they closed all right this postseason. The Red Sox are also playing, and are still in control of the AL East. Alex talks about their first 2 games against Tampa Bay, which featured great pitching performances from James Shields and Josh Beckett. Andrew Miller's pending call-up, JD Drew's offensive woes, and more is discussed as well. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the slumping Marlins, interleague play, and gives more information on the realignment plan. For more Bruins coverage...listen to "The Alex Reimer Show." It airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Are Who We Thought They Were! | The Red Sox are riding a season high 9 game win streak and are currently 6-0 on their current road trip. They outscored the Blue Jays 35-6 this weekend in Toronto...just how good are they? Are they possibly this good? Alex discusses Jacoby Ellsbury's continued emergence as a dynamic presence at the top of the lineup. He also comments on David Ortiz's performance, and says that he's "awestruck" with how well Big Papi is hitting right now. Marco Scutaro's return from the DL, the state of Dustin Pedroia's knee, the upcoming series against the Rays, and more is brought up as well. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, some teams that are further ahead in their developmental processes than we originally thought, the A's firing Bob Geren, divisional realignment, and more. Go Bruins...win game 6 (and score some goals)! | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz's Swagger Is Back | Alex discusses a litany of Red Sox notes, including the breaking news that Dustin Pedroia is heading back to Boston to have his right knee examined. It is unclear as to whether surgery will be needed, but it seems realistic to believe that a physical problem has held back Pedroia this season, as he's only hitting .247. Alex also talks about the "bat flipping" incident in Tuesday's game, and how it speaks volumes about how David Ortiz hasn't only rediscovered his stroke but also his swagger. The Red Sox offensive explosion against the Yankees' pitching, Jon Lester's continued mediocrity, Jonathan Papelbon's suspension, and more is talked about too. Plus, Alex briefly breaks down the 2011 Red Sox draft. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings, suddenly struggling Indians, Jason Heyward's reputation, and more is brought up. Plus, Alex gives some advice about how to make the draft more viable. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Post on the boards! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian MacPherson Of The Providence Journal Talks Daisuke And | Alex plays his conversation with Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal, which originally aired on "The Alex Reimer Show" this past Saturday. Alex and Brian discuss the Daisuke Matsuzaka situation, the state of the bullpen, the explosiveness of this lineup, and more. Alex also gives his own commentary on Daisuke undergoing Tommy John surgery, and says it's fitting that his Red Sox career will likely end this way...swamped in controversy. Hideki Okajima's unwillingness to be called up from the minor leagues, and John Lackey's return on Sunday are points of conversation. The thrilling weekend series sweep of the A's is recapped, and the upcoming series against the Yankees is previewed. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex updates us on the AL East standings, the ugly state of the Cubs, and the Buster Posey story that will not die. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! | 6/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka May Need Tommy John Surgery | The Red Sox have now lost 4 consecutive games...what has gone wrong in this recent stretch? Are these losses more due to fluke, or are there greater issues with the team? Alex believes that the back-end of the rotation and the bullpen depth remain concerns. Alex discusses the news that Daisuke Matsuzaka may very likely need Tommy John surgery. Has Daisuke thrown his last pitch with the Red Sox? How much disconnect is there between Matsuzaka and the organization in regards to this injury? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings, where the Yankees are now on top. Joe Mauer's rehab and his future as a catcher, as well as some hot races in the National League are talked about too. Listener participation is a vital component of the show. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Crawford Has Arrived | The month of May has been very kind to the now 1st place Red Sox, and none of it has to do with luck. The Red Sox have pitched and hit spectacularly this month. They've transformed into a juggernaut that can beat other team in so many ways. Alex talks about the very successful road trip in Cleveland and Detroit. This past week was Carl Crawford's coming out party, and he's found a new place in the lineup! Alex also mentions John Lackey's rehab, and whether he thinks Lackey will be effective upon returning. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings with the Red Sox at the top are discussed. Plus, Alex gives his two cents on Buster Posey's unfortunate season ending injury and on Tom Verducci's in-depth feature on Fred Wilpon that ran in Sports Illustrated last week. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! Happy Memorial Day! | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonah Keri Discusses The Extra 2% And More | Alex interviews Jonah Keri, author of The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took A Major League Baseball Team From Worst To First. Alex and Jonah talk about the research that went into the book, and what Jonah found most intriguing about this current Tampa Bay front office. Plus, what was the most startling discovery about the previous regime? Alex asks Jonah about whether he thinks the Rays can sustain a competitive window, if the amateur draft accomplishes enough in terms of building parity, how a team builds a bullpen, whether baseball can stay in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area, and more. In addition, Alex recaps the Red Sox's 3 games against Cleveland including a 14-2 throttling on Wednesday. Also, just how bad is the Daisuke injury and how bad is the disconnect between him and the organization? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and criticizes Fred Wilpon for well...criticizing his three best players (though they do deserve it...but not to the extent that they received it). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz And Others Carry Red Sox Over Cubs | The Red Sox took 2 out of 3 from the Cubs over the weekend, which was a "novel series..."certainly better than Baltimore coming in for yet another time. It's good to mix it up, even if the Cubs are sporting a lackluster roster these days. Alex talks about the offense continuing to mash, including impressive showings from the middle from the lineup (Gonzalez, Youkilis, Ortiz). On the downside though, will Carl Crawford ever turn it around? Will he even begin to? Alfredo Aceves and Tim Wakfield pitched well, but how much longer can they keep it up? Plus, the Red Sox still continue to search for the 3rd man out of the bullpen in front of Daniel Bard and Jonathan Papelbon. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the 3-way tie atop the AL East and whether there's more than just coincidence surrounding Albert Pujols' slow start... "The Alex Reimer Show" returns live from 3-5 PM EST this Saturday on 1120 AM WBNW Boston and www.moneymattersradio.net! | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka And John Lackey Hit The DL | Alex talks about both John Lackey and Daisuke Matsuzaka hitting the disabled list this week. In the case of Lackey, this may be the best thing that could have happened to him, as he just didn't appear to be physically or mentally able to handle pitching in the big leagues. But Lackey and Daisuke's absence also open up a void in the rotation that will be filled by the less than inspiring twosome of Tim Wakefield and Alfredo Aceves. Will the Red Sox look outside of the organization to address the rotation, especially considering that Daisuke could be out for more than a month? The Red Sox have won 5 consecutive games, and are beginning to play "winning baseball." Alex recaps the thrilling (and cold) win on Monday against the Orioles and mentions how the offense has finally begun to pick up the pitching staff when needed. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the warts with the Yankees but also about how one would be foolish to discount them. Plus, the Cubs will make their first trip to Fenway over the weekend! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. This Saturday (5/21) will be a pre-recorded show. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns LIVE on Saturday 5/28. Friday is Alex's last day of high school and prom. Yay! | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Papelbon Closes The Door As The Red Sox Sweep The Y | The Red Sox are finally at .500 after the first 40 games of the season! Alex discusses their weekend series sweep of the Yankees, which included very good starting pitching and timely hitting (about time). Alex also salivates over Adrian Gonzalez's recent performance, including the way in which he "set up" CC Sabathia on Saturday. In addition, Alex gives his comprehensive opinion on "Posada gate," and says that for the Yankees, these kinds of issues are only beginning. Alex sheds more light on the issues the Red Sox are dealing with too, including what they should possibly do next with John Lackey. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings and talks about the recent play of the Indians, Reds, and more. Listener participation is a vital component to the show...please post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Signing up is free, quick, and easy. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Have Failed To Impress | It's understood that the first 33 games of the season are a small fraction of the year and shouldn't be taken as the "be all end all." But they're worth something, right? Or else, why watch them? Why talk about them? Thus far this season, the Red Sox have yet to break the .500 barrier. They have failed to develop consistency, losing 2 straight to the Blue Jays after taking 3 of 4 from the Twins over the weekend. A big reason for that has been their utter failure to hit with runners in scoring position, and their utter failure to really hit period. The Red Sox haven't led by more than 4 runs after the 4th inning in any game, Meaning, every game has been a struggle for them. Alex also discusses Carl Crawford's place in the lineup, and how he belongs at the top of the order if he is to become the dynamic presence we all hope him to be. John Lackey is criticized too, as he with an 8.01 ERA this season, he is well on his way to cementing himself as the worst free agent signing in club history. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex previews the upcoming Red Sox/Yankees series while running down the AL East standings. Plus, are steroids truly out of baseball? Please post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy...it's the best way to stay involved in the show! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Listen this week for full Celtics analysis. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adrian Gonzalez And The Red Sox Look To Develop Consistency | The Red Sox currently stand at 16-18 and they have yet to really develop consistency. At one point will that begin to come concerning? Alex says that the Red Sox, after winning 2 straight against the Twins, have an opportunity to finally win consistently this week. But due to the rain, the starting rotation has been in flux recently. The bullpen, with Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler being put on the DL, has yet to have defined roles emerge. The lineup also still doesn't have a real constant order, as Alex believes that Carl Crawford ultimately belongs at the top of the order. Marco Scutaro being placed on the DL, which has paved the way for Jose Iglesius to make his big league debut, is discussed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and talks about why the Yankees may be incapable of ever running away with the division. Plus, was Alex impressed by Justin Verlander's no-hitter on Saturday? (Absolutely...) Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Listener participation is encouraged and keeps the show running. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Crawford Is Breaking Out | Osama Bin Laden has been captured and killed by American forces...a tremendous achievement for this nation that was the culmination of over a decade's worth of intelligence work. President Obama, however, deserves immense credit for being the one who "closed the deal." Of course, this is a Red Sox podcast, and Alex discuss the suddenly streaking Red Sox. The offense has come alive over the past couple of days, with Alex pointing to the Red Sox chasing the opposing starters of the game relatively early and lighting up the soft middle relief of the Angels. Alex also talks about the recent hot hitting from Carl Crawford, and whether he will be moved back up to the top of the lineup soon. Also, Jarrod Saltalamacchia is beginning to look more comfortable both behind the plate and at it. Alex previews the upcoming series against the Twins, and in the "Around the League" segment he discuss the Yankees and what they should do in regards to the struggling Derek Jeter. Alex also dishes on Francisco Liriano's unimpressive no-hitter (he walked 2 more times the amount of batter's he struck out...not 3 times the amount as Alex said on the show. Math isn't his strong suit)! The horrific situation with the Dodgers, and the DUI epidemic plaguing baseball players is discussed as well. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. If you're not there, you should be there, as signing up is free, quick, and easy...new members are always encouraged and welcome to join! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Youkilis And The Offense Has Been Woeful | Alex talks about the recent struggles the Red Sox have undergone, including the woeful performance of the offense (especially with runners in scoring position). What has gone wrong? Is it going to get better, and if so, how soon? Hopefully Carl Crawford's walk-off hit on Sunday serves as a jumping off point for him and the offense as a whole. Alex also gives his take on the poor performance of Bobby Jenks and how the overall depth chart of the bullpen is sorting itself out. Health updates are given on Daisuke, Beckett, and Buchholz too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings and the Indians' terrific April. Can they sustain it? Please post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Signing up is free, quick, and easy. There is always a lot of discussion as well! | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Varitek Playing Regularly At Catcher Is Not Okay | Alex discusses the latest issues with the Red Sox, though something else is on a lot of Boston sport's fans minds today (Bruins big game 7 win over Montreal)! Jed Lowrie is now the de-facto starter at shortstop, with Terry Francona even talking about potentially playing Marco Scutaro at other infield positions. Is it surprising that this move came this early in the season? It also appears that Jason Varitek may become the de-facto starter at catcher, and Alex says that's not okay... Other notes from the Baltimore series, including the continued mediocrity from Clay Buchholz and Jacoby Ellsbury swinging a better bat from the leadoff spot are talked about too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex recaps the AL East standings, and briefly mentions some news regarding Roy Oswalt, Frank McCourt, and more. Please post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Signing up is free, quick, and easy! For all sports analysis, listen to "The Alex Reimer Show" Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka And The Starters Have Been Stellar | The Red Sox are now 10-11, and are on an incredible tear thanks largely to a historically good run by their starting rotation. Alex looks at this string of spectacular starts, goes over some stats to illustrate how good the starters have been, and asks whether or not this run can continue for the foreseeable future. Alex also looks at the individual performances of Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka, and John Lackey. Is Beckett maybe completely healthy for the first time since 2007? How much of a role has Curt Young played in Daisuke's improved performance? Is Lackey going to continue to strike out more batters? Also, just how good has Jonathan Papelbon been early this season? (The answer is, very good.) The lineup is starting to jell too, with Jacoby Ellsbury leading off again and Carl Crawford beginning to hit at the bottom of the order. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too, as Alex continues the discussion regarding whether Jarrod Saltalamacchia or Jason Varitek should be the regular catcher. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings, the ownership situation with the Dodgers, MLB looking to expand the playoffs to 10 teams, and Ryan Braun's new contract are all touched upon. | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times Talks Red Sox | Alex speaks with Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Alex and Jon discuss the ongoing "catcher controversy" between Jason Varitek and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and which one of them should receive the bulk of the playing time. Alex and Jon also talk about the handling of Carl Crawford, Jed Lowrie's future at the shortstop position, and what a reasonable expectation is for the Red Sox in the final two weeks of April. Daisuke Matsuzaka's stellar start on Monday, the aggressive managerial style by Terry Francona, the upcoming series against the Angels, and much more is talked about too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings and the ridiculous story involving Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Mike Leake and shoplifting. Plus, MLB has now take control of the Los Angeles Dodgers. What's the next step? Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. The person who posts "best" will receive the "post of the day" award on Monday's show. If you're not on the boards, you should be on the boards, as signing up is free, quick, and easy... It's a busy time in sports, and "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Lester And Josh Beckett Lead A String Of Wins! | he Red Sox have won 2 consecutive games...so they're on the verge of a winning streak! How exciting... Alex takes a look at another dazzling performance by Josh Beckett on Saturday and a respectable performance by Jon Lester on Sunday. Is it now safe to say that Beckett is no longer a concern (at least for the foreseeable future)? Also, given that Beckett and Lester have found their groove, when will Clay Buchholz find his? The continued struggles of Carl Crawford, Jed Lowrie's place in the lineup, and more is discussed. Plus, did the Red Sox spend $300 million wisely in signing Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford, or would another left fielder who was available recently on the free agent market be a better complement to Gonzalez? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, early surprises in baseball, the Twins' struggles, and much more. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). It's the easiest and best way to get involved with the show! Alex also announces his college decision towards the end of the episode. Alex is very proud to announce that he will be attending Boston University beginning in September of 2011! | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka Disappoints, But What Can Be Done? | The Red Sox are 2-9, and their struggles continue. But ultimately, what can be done? Can any significant changes be made with the team? Alex discusses all of that and more... Alex examines Daisuke's horrific start on Monday, and talks about what the best course of action going forward with him is. What's the best course of action to take with the leadoff spot in the lineup, as Red Sox leadoff hitters are 4-47 on the season? The Red Sox may very well just have to "ride it out," and Alex looks at when the Red Sox will have dug themselves too deep a hole to get out of. It's not yet, but it's soon...like after this weekend series against the Blue Jays if they don't turn it around. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex gives his take on Josh Hamilton's serious injury and Barry Bonds being charged with obstruction of justice. It's a very busy time in sports...tune-in to "The Alex Reimer Show" Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Finds His Groove | The Red Sox took 2 out of 3 games from the Yankees at Fenway Park over the weekend, and especially after Sunday's game, look like they're inching in the right direction. The biggest story, by far, with the Red Sox is Josh Beckett's sensational performance Sunday night (8 shutout innings with 10 K's). Alex goes as far as to say that this was the best Josh Beckett has looked since the summer of 2009. His fastball was in the mid-90's, his curveball was crisp, and his cutter/2-seamer was moving down in the zone as well. Beckett only generated 3 total swings and misses against Cleveland last Tuesday, and struck out 10 Yankees' batters on Sunday. It was like night and day... Alex also talks about the offense's performance over the weekend, and how the most important thing is for them to field a consistent lineup. Hopefully Carl Crawford will stick in the leadoff spot for a while longer. Also, how much of a bullet did the Red Sox dodge with Adrian Gonzalez not getting injured after getting hit in the hand with a CC Sabathia fastball? Plus, was it weird to announce Clay Buchholz's contract extension after he threw another poor game on Saturday? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about Manny Ramirez's sudden retirement and what impact (if any) it has on his legacy. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Crawford And The Red Sox Are Littered With Instability | The Red Sox remain winless (0-5) on the season, and there still seem to be some instability within the club. For example, Carl Crawford has already batted in three different areas in the batting order. Is it fair to say that maybe Terry Francona hasn't handled Crawford's first week in Boston all that well? Reports are that Crawford was sitting with "his head in his hands" after the 4th game of the season on Tuesday...the 4th game! Alex also analyzes the 2011 debuts of Josh Beckett and Daisuke Matsuzaka. It was typical Daisuke on Wednesday. A long game with a lot of pitches thrown and a lot of deep counts. As far as Beckett, his stuff looked flat. Either he's recovering from an injury we don't know about, is changing the way he's pitching, or the entire Red Sox starting rotation is becoming more "contact oriented," as both Lester and Buchholz looked flat in their first starts. Maybe new pitching coach Curt Young is implementing a new pitching style early in the season. The upcoming series at Fenway against the Yankees is previewed, and Alex also says to get on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! Signing up is free, quick, and easy. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings and other baseball notes are discussed. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Lackey And The Pitchers Implode In Opening Weekend | The 2011 season is officially underway, and it would have been a whole lot better if the Red Sox actually won a game... Alex recaps the first 3 games of the season, all disappointing losses to the Texas Rangers. Alex talks about Jon Lester looking flat on Friday, Clay Buchholz being mediocre on Sunday, and John Lackey being plain out awful on Saturday. The Red Sox pitchers allowed a combined 26 tuns over the weekend. The overall state of the lineup, including Carl Crawford being temporarily dropped from 3rd to 7th, Jarrod Saltalamacchia starting 3 consecutive games, David Ortiz homering twice, and Adrian Gonzalez's debut is analyzed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes a look at the early season AL East standings and says that the Blue Jays and Orioles looked mighty impressive over the weekend (though Toronto seems a tad more legitimate). Alex also gives his take on the Barry Bonds perjury tail and what a waste of time he deems it to be. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too. At the end of the show, Alex plays his interview with former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback and current property of the New York Jets, Erik Ainge. Erik spoke with Alex about his ongoing recovery from drug addiction on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," this past Saturday afternoon. The next edition of "Without a Curse" is this Thursday! | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB 2011 Season Preview | The MLB season begins on Thursday, and the Red Sox open up on Friday. The baseball season is right around the corner, meaning it's time for Alex to unleash his 2011 season predictions! Don't call your broker in Vegas before you hear who Alex has finishing 4th in the NL Central! Alex names divisional winners, MVP winners, and a World Series champion. He also gives a more comprehensive look at the Red Sox, saying that though they're not a lock to win 110 games, we should expect them to win 110 games. A team doesn't have an offseason like the Red Sox had and not have expectations be astronomically high. The Red Sox should be held to accountable to those high expectations. Next week, "Without a Curse" returns to its' bi-weekly scheduled of being published every Monday AND Thursday! Get ready for the season by posting on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. This week, feel free to share your season predictions along with Alex's. Also, Alex will start the first "series thread" of the year on Friday when the Red Sox get set to take on the defending AL Champion Texas Rangers. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Baseball Prospectus' Steve Goldman Discusses The NL West | Alex looks at the NL West with Steve Goldman of The Baseball Prospectus. Alex and Steve talk about the Padres' direction, whether the Diamondbacks have found organizational stability, and if the Rockies spent wisely or recklessly this offseason. They also look at the Dodgers and their tenuous (to say the least) ownership situation, and the Giants' staying power atop the division. As far as Red Sox news, Alex gives his take on Josh Beckett being named the 4th starter. Does it mean anything? Also, are Red Sox fans really the 6th worst in the country? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about a variety of topics, including those who are still against statistics. Yes...those kind of people still exist. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! The season is less than 2 weeks away! Next Monday on "Without a Curse," Alex will give his comprehensive 2011 MLB season predictions. Get excited... "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. This Saturday, the WBNW "Sports Saturday" team will also be broadcasting live from the bioball charitable event in Cambridge, MA from 8-3 PM! Alex will likely stop by the booth at around noon (extra Reimer...yay)! | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rob Blackstien Analyzes The NL Central | Alex takes a look at the NL Central with Rob Blackstien of www.rotorob.com (16:00). Alex and Rob talk about whether the Pirates or Astros are in the worst shape in the division, and whether the Cubs will be able to break their spell of disappointing seasons. Plus, does the Adam Wainwright injury take the Cardinals out of contention and will Albert Pujols' pending free agency be a distraction for the Cards this year? Are the Brewers or the Reds playoff bound? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex gives his take on the reports that the Red Sox are shopping Daisuke Matsuzaka among others. Alex also answers the question, "how much stock can be taken into Spring Training results?" In the "Around the League" segment, Johan Santana's health, the Rangers' ownership situation, and more is discussed. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Craig Calcaterra Of NBC Sports Discusses The NL East | Alex speaks with Craig Calcaterra, author of the "Hardball Talk" blog on nbcsports.com (15:00). Alex and Craig discuss the NL East division heading into the season, and talk about how far the Nationals are from contention, what this year holds for the Marlins as they wait for their new stadium, and just how screwed the Mets are. Also, are the Phillies undoubtedly the favorites or will the Braves give them a legitimate run for the division title? Alex also goes over the biggest stories from the week in Red Sox Spring Training, including where Tim Wakefield fits into the roster, how the lineup is looking, and just how stupid Ino Guerrero is for hitting Josh Beckett on the head with a line drive in batting practice. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Yankees' catching situation, Mark Teixeira firing Scott Boras, and whether revenue sharing works. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Email Alex at Alexredsox076@aol.com. | 3/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Stiglich Of The Oakland Tribune Outlines The AL West | Alex outlines the AL West with Joe Stiglich of The Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury-News. Alex and Joe discuss how far away the Mariners are from contention, and how far away the A's are from finding a new stadium. They also talk about whether the Angels had a productive offseason, and if the Rangers can follow up on an AL pennant winning season in 2010. Alex also talks about the biggest Red Sox stories of the past week, including Terry Francona saying the team will take a more "Belichickian approach" when reporting on injuries, and how a big story (or non-story) the Red Sox "stalking" Carl Crawford is. Plus, Grapefruit League action begins this week! In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the Mets' continued dire financial situation, how much the Cardinals will miss Adam Wainwright, Joe Torre's new position in the MLB offices, and more! The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too. Please post on the message boards and participate in the show. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Lowe Of The Detroit Free-Press Forecasts The AL Central | Alex looks at the AL Central with John Lowe of The Detroit Free-Press. Alex and John talk about the Miguel Cabrera situation, and what its' effect will be on the Tigers. They also discuss the White Sox's offseason moves, and if the Twins are more than just "playoff contenders." Plus, when will the rebuilding Royals and Indians factor into the picture? Jacoby Ellsbury, Jonathan Papelbon, and John Lackey all spoke to the media last week for the first time all offseason. Alex lends forth his opinion on what one can expect from all 3 players this season. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex tells you why the Cardinals royally messed up the Albert Pujols negotiations and why CC Sabathia should opt out of his contract at the end of the season. Plus, Alex asks, is Gary Sheffield a Hall of Famer? Post on the on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Next week we will hand out the "post of the day." Spring Training games begin in less than a week, so there will certainly be a lot to discuss! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Boston Herald's Scott Lauber Previews The AL East | Alex previews the AL East with Scott Lauber of The Boston Herald. Alex and Scott talk about the overall competitiveness of the division, as even the Orioles and Blue Jays will likely stand to be difficult opponents. How far of have a step back have the Rays taken this offseason? Will a disappointing offseason lead to a disappointing season for the Yankees? Also, what are some of the concerns for the Red Sox as Spring Training opens? All of that and more is discussed. Alex also hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and gives his quick take on the Alfredo Aceves acquisition. In the "Around the League" segment, the Michael Young trade rumors, Albert Pujols' situation in St. Louis, and more is brought up as well. Next week, Alex will preview the AL Central! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Marco Scutaro And Other Health Questions Permeate Red Sox | The Super Bowl is over, which means that the doldrums of the sporting calender awaits us! But not to worry...it's "Truck Day" on Tuesday. Speaking of "Truck Day," pitcher's and catcher's report this week, which means it's time to talk about what realistic expectations are for the Red Sox this season. What questions face them? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about Andy Pettitte's retirement, the disappointing Yankees' offseason, and more. Next Monday Alex will begin his "division-by-division" baseball preview with the AL East! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lenny Megliola Of The Metrowest Daily News Gives An Early Re | Alex speaks with Lenny Megliola of The Metrowest Daily News. Alex and Lenny discuss what realistic expectations for the Red Sox are this season, as well as what the main concerns with the team are. They also briefly touch upon the disappointing offseason in New York and the strange behavior of Yankees' GM Brian Cashman. Alex gives an update on Dustin Pedroia's foot injury, and hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). New threads to come on the boards this week! In the "Around the League" segment, Alex further theorizes why Brian Cashman is being so blunt in the media, and what kind of message he's trying to send to the Yankees' organization. The war of words between Lance Berkman and CJ Wilson, and much more is touched upon too. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeff Pearlman Of Sports Illustrated Talks About The Coverage | Alex interviews Jeff Pearlman of SI.com and Sports Illustrated. Alex and Jeff talk about a litany of topics, including how a best-selling author (like Jeff) begins certain book projects, and the art of the magazine feature. Alex and Jeff also discuss how the national media has "gone soft," and whether fans should take a player's personality into the equation when rooting for their favorite teams. As far as baseball news, Alex breaks down the Red Sox's shortstop situation, with Terry Francona naming Marco Scutaro the starter to begin the season. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the surprising Vernon Wells trade, the Rays signing both Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez, and why Brian Cashman would so publicly oppose the Rafael Soriano signing. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). Please participate in the show! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Patriots Lose: Is It Baseball Season Yet? | Alex tries to soothe you through a tough Patriots' loss by talking some baseball (okay, and he talks a little about the Patriots' game too). Alex breaks down the catching situation for the 2011 Red Sox, and begs the question, "why would anybody have a lot of faith in the catching tandem of Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Jason Varitek?" Alex also brings up the fact that Jonathan Papelbon filed for arbitration, and discusses whether it's a significant story or not. In the "Around the League" segment, the Yankees' signing of Rafael Soriano, as well as the state of their starting rotation is talked about. Albert Pujols' contractual status, and more is mentioned too! Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" has a new time slot! It airs Saturday's from 3-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean McAdam Of Comcast Sports Net Discusses The Hall Of Fame | Alex plays his interview with Sean McAdam of Comcast Sports Net, which originally aired on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Sean discuss the Hall of Fame, how Sean voted on his ballot this year, and why he voted the way he did. Alex also gives his own view on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, and once again lashes into a tirade about how wrongly he feels the voters handle the "steroid era" players. The Rays trading away Matt Garza, and Adrian Beltre signing a mega-deal with the Rangers is discussed too. The Red Sox picking up Matt Ramirez from the waiver wire, and a few other Red Sox notes are touched upon too. Plus, Boston Herald columnist and good friend of the program, Steve Buckley, courageously came out of the closet last week. All the credit in the world goes out to Buck. Post on the message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) to receive the "post of the day!" "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 1-3 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Look Towards A Very Promising 2011 | Alex is back from his holiday vacation in South Beach, and is ready to go (he actually likes this week...believe it or not)! Alex discusses an array of Red Sox topics, including the resigning of Hideki Okajima, whether Bobby Jenks is crazy or not, and if the Red Sox are clear cut favorites over the Yankees in the AL East. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about some of the top free agents still on the market and a Baltimore Orioles' player who has been accused of murder. Alex also tells us how he would vote on this year's Hall of Fame ballot, and he cites some statistics to prove that Bert Blyleven was undoubtedly a better pitcher than Jack Morris. As expected, there's a "steroid era" rant as well...Alex just loves his steroids' users. "No Holds Barred" returns this Friday, 1/7. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the air this Saturday, 1/8, from 1-3 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Kaduk Of Yahoo Sports Analyzes This Crazy Offseason | Alex plays his interview with Kevin Kaduk, author of the "Big League Stew" blog on Yahoo! Sports. The interview originally aired on "The Alex Reimer Show." Alex and Kevin discuss the crazy contracts that have been handed out this offseason, and which ones will look the worst in 3 years. They also talk about Cliff Lee snubbing the Yankees, the Red Sox acquiring Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford, and whether "big players going to big market teams" is good for the game of baseball. Alex also gives his take on the Bobby Jenks and Dan Wheeler signings. What impact will Jenks have on Jonathan Papelbon? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex discusses the Zack Greinke trade and a disappointing Yankees' offseason. Alex will be in Miami from 12/24-12/31! Episode 405 of "Without a Curse" will be published on Monday, January 3rd! The next edition of "The Alex Reimer Show" will air on Saturday, January 8th from 1-3 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Happy holidays and New Year! | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Carl Crawford Adds To A Great Offseason | Alex is now 18 years-old! He's an adult! Alex gives his opinion on the Carl Crawford signing. How good of a fit is it for the Red Sox? What were the main motives behind the signing? What kind of performance do the Red Sox project to get out of Crawford for the duration of the contract? Alex has all of the answers. He also hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and discusses the fallout from the Adrian Gonzalez trade, how the Red Sox lineup will look in 2011, and what they'll do in regards to the bullpen. In the "Around the League" segment, the "Cliff Lee sweepstakes" are analyzed. Don't the Yankees now have to land him? Various notes from the Winter Meetings are discussed too. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 1-3 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 12/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Talks Adrian Gonzalez, Wi | Alex and Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald discuss the Adrian Gonzalez trade. Was this really a fait accompli? How well does Gonzalez fit into the Red Sox's future plans? Alex and Steve also talk about what the Red Sox may do at this week's Winter Meetings. Alex gives his own take on the Gonzalez trade and goes over the "roller coaster" events of Sunday. We were all naive if we thought the Red Sox would be able to acquire a superstar without some sort of drama. The drama is over the contract extension, which Alex has to believe the Red Sox are confident they'll work out. It doesn't make much of a difference as to when they announce it as long as it is done. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and the Red Sox's offer to Mariano Rivera and it's legitimacy is brought up, too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the ridiculous contract Jayson Werth received from the Nationals and what it means for baseball salaries going forward this offseason. "The Alex Reimer Show" will air this Saturday (12/11) on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. It will air either from 12-2 PM EST or move to a new time slot of 1-3 PM EST. Alex will keep you posted on the message boards! | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jarrod Saltalamacchia Is Not Ready To Be An Everyday Catcher | Alex gives his opinion on Victor Martinez signing with the Detroit Tigers. Alex says that he's disappointed that Martinez is no longer with the Red Sox, he certainly isn't surprised. Alex believes that with the way the Red Sox handled Martinez's pending free agency, this was all a foregone conclusion. The conversation turns to who will replace Victor Martinez. Alex is not high on Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and doesn't understand why so many people seemingly are. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex outlines the latest controversy regarding the Derek Jeter negotiations, talks about the Victor Martinez signing from the Tigers' perspective, and more. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to the air this Saturday, 12/4, on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. "The Alex Reimer Show" now airs from 12-2 PM EST. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gerry Callahan Of WEEI Talks His Career, And Red Sox Offseas | Alex speaks with Gerry Callahan, co-host of the highly rated "Dennis and Callahan" morning show on sports radio WEEI (and now simulcast on NESN). Alex asks Gerry about his career in radio, how he goes about preparing for a show, and how he goes about "stirring a reaction" from the listeners. Alex and Gerry also discuss whether the Red Sox Front Office is set to experience a "clash" of sorts this offseason. It is episode 400 of "Without a Curse!" Thank you all for your continued listenership and support. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. Alex discusses Tom Werner's recent quotes which guarantee that the Red Sox will "sign a significant free agent this offseason," and if him and Theo Epstein are on the same page. Alex also mentions the recent Justin Upton trade rumors. In the "Around the League" segment, Felix Hernandez winning the AL CY Young, Terry Collins as new Mets' manager, and some key trades/free agent signings are discussed. Have a great Thanksgiving...no "Alex Reimer Show" this Saturday (11/27), as Alex will be in New York City with his family. "The Alex Reimer Show" returns on Saturday, December 4th (4-6 PM EST) on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Offseason Itinerary | The GM Meetings are this week, and Alex gives you his complete "Red Sox offseason itinerary." He talks about the odds of the Red Sox resigning Victor Martinez and Adrian Beltre, what they should do to upgrade the bullpen, and the realistic chance of signing Jayson Werth or Carl Crawford. Alex also mentions the Daisuke Matsuzaka trade rumors of the past week and asks, "should Daisuke be on the market?" Plus, Andrew Miller ("the" Andrew Miller) is now a member of the Red Sox. A classic Theo acquisition... In the "Around the League" segment, Alex mentions some trade rumors we'll be hearing over the next few days, Brian Cashman visiting Cliff Lee in Texas, and Clint Hurdle being named the next skipper of the Pittsburgh Pirates (he's the "next victim" for sure). Next week is episode 400 of "Without a Curse!" Thank you all for your continued participation and listenership of the show. Please post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Next week there will be a "post of the day." Get on the boards! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 11/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Joe Posnanski Of Sports Illustrated Talks Giants, MLB Popula | Alex interviews Joe Posnanski of Sports Illustrated. Alex and Joe discuss the Giants' World Series win, and how they're set up for the future. They also talk about baseball's national popularity, and whether parity is ultimately good for the game. In addition, Alex asks Joe about some essential storylines heading into this offseason. Alex gives his take on the Red Sox picking up David Ortiz's team option, and Adrian Beltre declining his player option. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about how the Giants won the World Series. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120 (this Saturday, 11/13, "The Alex Reimer Show" will likely air closer to 4:30, as Harvard football kicks off at 1:30 PM EST). A belated birthday wish goes out to executive producer Dylan Richardson! | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Talks About The World Series, David Ortiz, And M | Alex plays his conversation with Jon Couture (originally conducted on "The Alex Reimer Show"), formerly of The New Bedford Standard-Times, and now of SouthCoastToday.com. Alex and Jon talk about the World Series and how its ratings most likely look at this point. Is Jon surprised about how its turned out thus far? John Farrell's impact on the coaching staff, David Ortiz's comments regarding his contract, and more is brought up as well! Alex also gives his own opinion on David Ortiz's comments, and in the "Around the League" segment, he talks more World Series, and also rants against the possible decision to expand the playoffs by adding 2 more wild card teams. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. However this Saturday (11/6), "The Alex Reimer Show" will air from 5-6 PM EST. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Giants And Rangers World Series Promises To Be "Delicious" | Alex talks about the Giants and Rangers World Series match-up. Baseball fans say that they want parity, so this year they have it. Now it's up to them to watch... Alex says that both teams have really compelling storylines. Who can't buy into what the Rangers have done, and see that they're a franchise on the rise? Who can't invest themselves in the Giants, doing it with outstanding pitching and somehow getting just enough offensive production? It should be a really fun World Series. That should be the story today...save the "Yankee elimination" analysis for another time. In terms of Red Sox notes, Alex goes over John Farrell's decision to manage the Blue Jays and Larry Lucchino's decision to move in the right field fences. Also, should the Red Sox make a "big splash" this offseason? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. Listener participation is always encouraged! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday's from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120 (this week, 10/30, it may air closer to 4:30 as Harvard kicks off at 1:30). | 10/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ryan Fagan Of The Sporting News Talks Playoffs, Rays, And | Alex plays his conversation with Ryan Fagan of The Sporting News, which originally aired on "The Alex Reimer Show" this past Saturday. Alex and Ryan discuss the championship series' across baseball, the future of the Tampa Bay Rays, and much more. Alex also gives his own take on the ALCS and NLCS, and wonders when we'll reach the point in baseball when managers realize that the most important outs in a ball game aren't always in the 9th inning (Ron Washington in game 1 of the ALCS could have benefitted from that knowledge). Plus, Alex unleashes another epic rant on why the Rays should move out of Tampa Bay. The New England Sports Ventures purchase of Liverpool is discussed, and Alex ponders how the Red Sox should go about upgrading their bullpen this offseason. The "post of the day" is handed out too (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 10/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Victor Martinez Should Be Top Priority | Alex talks about the biggest Red Sox topics of the week, including John Henry's potential purchase of the Liverpool soccer (excuse me...football) team. What does it mean, if anything, for the Red Sox? Is it a wise investment for Henry's group, New England Sports Venture? Alex also gives his opinion on whether the Red Sox should pick-up David Ortiz's option, and resign Adrian Beltre and Victor Martinez. Alex also gives some reasons as to why we should feel a little skeptical about the Red Sox' interest in resigning Martinez. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the postseason, including the thrilling Giants/Braves series, Roy Halladay's perfect game, and the Twins once again getting embarrassed by the Yankees. Alex takes a look at the upcoming game 5 between the Rays and Rangers, and talks about how the Rangers (with a new TV deal) appear to be on the rise. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! The "post of the day" is handed out. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steven Goldman Of "The Baseball Prospectus" Previews The MLB | Alex plays his conversation with Steve Goldman of "The Baseball Prospectus." Alex and Steve dissect the upcoming MLB postseason. How do the Yankees of 2010 compare to the Yankees of 2009? How do the Rays look? Are the Phillies the favorite in the National League? Alex also gives his thoughts on the final weekend of the regular season and the games against the Yankees. Will this be the last time we see Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek in Red Sox' uniforms? "Mike Lowell Day," Adrian Beltre's future, and much more is brought up as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex continues to preview the playoffs and also talks about both Jerry Manuel and Omar Minaya getting dismissed by the Mets. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). "Without a Curse" is published once per week throughout the offseason (every Monday). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 10/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Failed Season Can't Only Be Blamed On Injuries | Alex talks about the Red Sox' playoff hopes officially ending this Tuesday...in fitting fashion (the bullpen allowed a walk-off hit). Alex recognizes that injuries played the biggest role in how the year pulled out. That's obvious. But he also says solely blaming the injuries is letting guys off the hook who shouldn't be left off the hook. Alex says that John Lackey, Josh Beckett, and Daisuke Matsuzaka didn't come close to holding up their end of the bargain. The middle relief was a problem all year long, and the Front Office did nothing to address it. Jonathan Papelbon blew 8 saves this season, and blew many key games. The Red Sox had several opportunities to get back in the race, and they just couldn't do it. In addition to recounting the year and the worst losses, Alex looks at the first 3 games played against the White Sox this week. Alex also previews this weekend's series against the Yankees and some storylines to watch for. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, and the wide open American League playoffs (with the Yankees still not playing well). In addition, Alex tells you which teams are the favorites in the National League. "Without a Curse" goes to its offseason schedule of being published every Monday beginning next Monday (10/4). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Papelbon Blown Save Sunday Symbolizes the Season | Alex recaps what turned out to be a fascinating series this weekend against the Yankees. If the Red Sox took care of business in September, this series could have meant a whole lot more. Alex says that in a lot of ways, Sunday's loss represents a lot of trends seen this season. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and Alex talks about the Felipe Lopez acquisition, the latest news in regards to David Ortiz, and more. The questionable postseason fortunes of the Yankees are analyzed, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks more about the NL wild card race, the AL East race, and Ichiro. What do you make of his career? Beginning next Monday (10/4), "Without a Curse" will go to its offseason schedule of being published every Monday. This Saturday (10/2), "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 9/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Atchison And The Bullpen Continues To Be A Problem | Alex talks about a disappointing end to the Red Sox' home schedule. Can they finish with dignity, or do they not have the horses to? Alex previews the upcoming series against the Yankees, and talks about Jason Varitek returning to the lineup. Will he be the back-up catcher next season? Also, the bullpen continues to struggle. What a surprise... The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the battle atop the AL East between the Yankees and Rays. He also says that the Phillies, after sweeping the Braves, have shut the door on the NL East race and cemented themselves as World Series favorites. Josh Hamilton's injury, and how the Twins' rotation matches up to the other AL playoff teams is discussed as well. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs this Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. (Next Saturday, 10/2, "The Alex Reimer Show" returns to 4-6 PM! More on that next week)... | 9/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Lackey And Josh Beckett May Not Improve Next Season | Alex tries to avoid talking about a crippling Patriots' loss, so instead he talks about the Red Sox dropping 2 of 3 to the Blue Jays! Alex tackles the disappointing seasons of John Lackey and Josh Beckett, wondering if next year will be any better for them. He also gives his take on the Sox's recent play, and the merits of Jose Bautista's 49 home run season. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings and previews what should be yet another tremendous Yankees and Rays series this week. He also looks at the upcoming Phillies and Braves series, the NL West race, and Joe Torre stepping down as manager of the Dodgers. | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rays And Yankees Play A Great Series | Alex talks about the Red Sox's series sweep of the Mariners, and the fact that they finished the year with a winning record on the west coast! The Red Sox played well this week, and they also gave the young guys more playing time. Alex also mentions the good pitching performances from Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz, and he also continues to entertain discussion about what the future holds for David Ortiz and Adrian Beltre. Plus, will we be hearing Andre Ethier trade rumors this winter? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks a lot about the Rays and Yankees series this week, how great it was to watch, and what the series win means for Tampa Bay. On the other end of the spectrum, the Cubs got mathematically eliminated from the playoffs this week. Please post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. There's still a lot of great Red Sox discussion to be had! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 9/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brian MacPherson Of The Providence Journal Discusses What T | Alex Reimer speaks with Brian MacPherson of The Providence Journal. Alex and Brian discuss what the Red Sox's offseason strategy should be, as well as what they should do in regards to Victor Martinez and David Ortiz. They also touch upon what to look out for in regards with the young players on the roster for the rest of this season. Alex recaps the 3 game series against the A's and mentions Mike Lowell's pending retirement. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex previews the pending series against the Rays and Yankees, and gives his analysis on the hot NL West race. Please post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! A lot to still discuss! | 9/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Victor Martinez Upset At Early Offers From Red Sox | Alex discusses some early key offseason issues, including the decision about whether to pick-up David Ortiz's option for 2011 and how to approach the beginning of the Victor Martinez negotiation. Alex also recaps the past 3 games against the Rays, including some big offensive outbursts! He also hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and talks about how the bullpen has absolutely been one of the top problems with this year's team. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings are analyzed as are the NL East standings. The Royals and Indians were eliminated from playoff contention this week, and Alex briefly talks about their barren situations. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs this Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. The NFL has begun! | 9/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Theo Epstein And Larry Lucchino Could Battle This Offseason | Alex recaps a sloppy weekend of play against the Chicago White Sox. The Red Sox did not play with dignity this weekend, defensively and offensively. Alex says that if that trend continues for this upcoming series against the Rays, then things are going to get really ugly. Alex also talks about the incredibly fascinating upcoming offseason, and whether the Red Sox can afford another down year in 2011 like they have had in 2010? Are we going to see a rift between Larry Lucchino and Theo Epstein, similar to what we saw in between 2005 and 2006? The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East race, the AL Cy Young race, and the slipping Padres who have lost 10 straight. | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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JD Drew Has Underachieved This Season | Alex talks about how the feeling of the "Red Sox being out of it" is really palpable now, even though we knew it was likely going to end this way. The first 2 games against Baltimore are recapped, with Alex saying that Marco Scutaro's effort is admired, but he should take more days off with his injuries. Alex also analyzes JD Drew's season and mentions that Drew's disappointing year has really flown under the radar. In addition, Alex gives his take on the Manny Delcarmen trade and the "almost" Mike Lowell trade. The upcoming series against Manny and the White Sox is previewed, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex mulls over the AL East standings, and the putrid Pittsburgh Pirates, who were officially eliminated by the postseason this week. Post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs this Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 9/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Lackey And A Shallow Bullpen Continue To Haunt Red Sox | Alex talks about yet another missed opportunity this weekend to make up ground. The reason why the Red Sox lost 2 out of 3 this weekend to the Rays was not because of injuries. The reason why they lost on Saturday was because of poor bullpen management, but the bullpen was managed poorly because Terry Francona doesn't really have many appetizing choices to make. The bullpen has been a hole all year long, and the Front Office has failed to address it. That's a problem. John Lackey was also a reason why they lost this weekend. He hasn't been able to win games this year. They don't pay him to just "keep the Red Sox competitive." The Red Sox simply don't have the pitching right now to put together a winning streak. Alex also mentions the upcoming series against the Orioles, the waiver claim of Mike Napoli, and more. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East, where both the Yankees and Rays have some holes. He also touches upon Manny going to the White Sox, and Stephen Strasburg's impending Tommy John surgery. | 8/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times Talks Johnny D | Alex interviews Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Alex and Jon discuss Johnny Damon's decision to not waive his no-trade clause to come to the Red Sox, and also the upcoming series against the Rays. Alex is back from rainy Nantucket, and lashes into the latest news with the Red Sox, including them taking 2 of 3 from the Mariners. He also gives his opinion on the Damon situation, as he says he applauds Damon for not lifting his no-trade clause. Alex previews the series against the Rays, stating that if the Red Sox don't pick up ground, the season is essentially over. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex gives a check on the AL East standings. He also gives his take on the upcoming Roger Clemens perjury trail and the reports released by Deadspin about the financial records of several supposedly "small market" baseball teams. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! It's a big weekend for Red Sox baseball... "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 8/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dustin Pedroia Is Back: Is It Enough? | Alex talks about the past 2 wins against the Angels, and how the Red Sox absolutely must go on a winning streak here if they want to pick up any ground. They missed their opportunity to pick up ground against the Rays and Yankees the past few weeks, and they can't afford to miss any more opportunities. The winning streak has to start tonight (Thursday) with Josh Beckett on the mound. On that note, Alex mentions that Dustin Pedroia is back and asks if it's enough. It isn't if Beckett doesn't begin performing. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as Alex cleans up his thoughts on Jacoby Ellsbury. It's not "water under the bridge" with him, not even close. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks over the baseball pennant races and the situation with Francisco Rodriguez and the Mets. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. The next edition of "Without a Curse" will be published Thursday, 8/26! | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett And Jonathan Papelbon Come Up Small | Alex talks about the frustrating past few games for the Red Sox, where they lost in which they led on Thursday and Friday. Those are the games that you cannot lose if you're looking to make a playoff rush and gain significant ground. The Red Sox have to go on a run and time is running out. Josh Beckett came up small once again on Friday and Jonathan Papelbon blew the save on Thursday. Papelbon isn't elite anymore and Beckett is not a top of the rotation pitcher at this point. Alex also looks at the thin Red Sox bullpen and the concerns over the usage of Daniel Bard. Jacoby Ellsbury is back on the DL, and Alex says that this season will haunt Ellsbury for the entire offseason. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL standings, the top division races in baseball, and has a long awaited rant on the putrid New York Mets. | 8/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buchholz A Big Reason As To Why The Red Sox Are In It | Alex talks about how the Red Sox have once again made this thing interesting, only 3.5 games out of a playoff spot. There are several reasons why this has happened, such as the team's resiliency and the great efforts put forth by Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester. Now it's time for John Lackey and Josh Beckett to step up... Alex also mentions some good signs from the offense over this series with Toronto, and what the Red Sox must do this weekend against Texas. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings, as the Rays and Yankees both stumbled a little bit this week. In addition, Alex talks about the "real hate" between the Reds and the Cardinals. Oh yeah, and he gets going on Steven Slater and the overall issues with air travel. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Henry Thinks It Would Take A "Miracle" To Reach The Pos | Alex talks about the first 3 games of the big Yankees series over the weekend. Clay Buchholz stepped up on Friday, but unfortunately John Lackey and Josh Beckett didn't on Saturday and Sunday. All eyes look towards Jon Lester to salvage a series split. Alex also mentions about how with the Rays slumping (lost 5 straight), he still thinks the Red Sox are still in the race. Not by much, and each day that passes without them making up ground makes it seem less possible. However, it's still possible, which is why Alex is so upset about John Henry's comments that it would take a "miracle" for the Red Sox to reach the postseason. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings and talks about the Rays' recent struggles. He also gives a preview of some big series coming up this week in baseball. | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Youkilis Injury: Another One Bites The Dust | Alex recaps a disappointing series (thus far) against the Indians. Alex mentions the problems with Tim Bogar, the concerning recent trend with Jon Lester, and more. Of course, Alex also spends a lot of time discussing Kevin Youkilis' injury and what it all means. Mike Lowell's return, Jacoby Ellsbury's return, the brawl, and every other news story is touched upon too. Alex previews the weekend series against the Yankees, which will go a long way in defining where the Red Sox go from here. You can't count them out because of the starting pitching, but hopefully that starting pitching pitches to its ability. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex checks on the AL East standings and the red hot Rays. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 8/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Walk-Off On Saturday Was Biggest Win Of The Year | Alex talks about the trade deadline, and gives his take on what the Red Sox did (and didn't) do. Alex likes the move to call-up Ryan Kalish, but does not like the fact that the Red Sox didn't improve the bullpen by trading for a veteran reliever. Alex also recaps the 3 game series against the Tigers, saying that the win on Saturday was by far the biggest win of the season, and made Sunday's walk-off win possible. Alex says that Papelbon's inconsistency is yet another reason as to why the Red Sox need another veteran reliever. Because folks, they're still very much in this race. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the AL standings and give his trade deadline "winners" and "losers." | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ohn Ourand Of The Sports Business Journal Talks Declining Re | Alex interviews John Ourand of The Sports Business Journal. Alex and John talk about the declining Red Sox ratings, and what has gone into that. Alex also recaps the 3 game sweep of the Angels, and the stellar starting pitching the Red Sox have received. Alex says that's been the real key for the Red Sox, and the reason why they "survived" the west coast trip. Alex says that he thinks the Red Sox are still very much in this race, and begs the Front Office to make a move for a reliever. The bullpen is the clear weakness on this team, and it would be negligent to not address it for a team that's still in the playoff hunt. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, and what possible moves may be made before the non-waiver trade deadline this Saturday. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 7/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hideki Okajima: This Weekend's Scapegoat | Alex recaps the 4 game series against Seattle with phrases such as "yikes" and "yuck." The Red Sox wasted a great effort by Jon Lester on Saturday, and blew a late lead on Sunday. The offense has been abysmal, and the defense and bullpen haven't been much better. It's been a disappointing trip, and the bullpen's struggles further cement that the Red Sox have to trade for a reliever at the deadline. Alex talks about how the Red Sox have to finish the trip at 5-5, so they have to take 2 of 3 from the Angels. Victor Martinez is coming back, so help is on the way. Though it looks really bad now, the starting pitching has pitched well too, so there is hope. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex breaks down the AL standings, the Dan Haren trade, and explains what the new criteria should be for judging a Hall of Famer, since numbers seem more and more meaningless. | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Eric Patterson Pinch-Hitting Symbolizes Depleted Lineup | Alex recaps a disappointing start a big west coast trip, as the Red Sox dropped 2 of 3 games to the Oakland A's. Alex talks about Clay Buchholz's return, Tim Wakfield's start, and the current state of the lineup. It's a depleted crew out there right now. Alex also stresses the importance of this upcoming series at Seattle, as the Red Sox cannot afford to drop any more ground to the Yankees and Rays. Alex hands out the "post of the day," (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) and in the "Around the League" segment, he talks about the AL East standings, as well as the failure of the Phillies' Cliff Lee trade, and the failure of Lou Piniella's tenure as Cubs' manager. "The Alex Reimer Show" will air this Saturday from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 7/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean McAdam Of Comast Sports Net Talks Red Sox's Woes | Sean McAdam of Comcast Sports Net joins the show, and discusses the Red Sox's latest woes and what to expect on this upcoming west coast road trip. Will the Sox be out of the race when it's over? Alex and Sean also discuss the trade deadline, and reports that the Red Sox may not be willing to go over the luxury tax this season. Alex recaps the 4 game series against Texas, and says that the Red Sox may be out of gas. The good news is, both Josh Beckett and Clay Buchholz will return to the team this week. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex checks on the AL East standings and also talks about potential sellers at the deadline. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! | 7/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury Is Becoming A Villain | Alex is back from his trip to Spain, where Spain won the World Cup! He must be a good luck charm... Alex details some keys for the 2nd half of the Red Sox season, where they begin a very tough 14 game stretch tonight with the 4 game series against Texas. Alex says that Clay Buchholz and Josh Beckett returning, as well as John Lackey stepping up his game is key. The Red Sox need dominant starting pitching to get through all of these injuries. Speaking of injuries, Alex gives some updates on them and also gives his take on Jacoby Ellsbury. This has come to a head, and Ellsbury is developing into a villain. Alex also talks about David Ortiz, and whether the Red Sox should give him a long-term contract extension. The topic of whether Red Sox fans have turned more casual is brought up too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, where the Yankees and Rays play each other this weekend. Alex delivers a monologue on the passing of George Steinbrenner, mentions the All Star Game, and the trades involving Cliff Lee and Alex Gonzalez. Post on the boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards)! "The Alex Reimer Show" returns this Saturday...but with a new time slot (for the time being). It will air from 12-1 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 7/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dustin Pedroia Injury Will Have To Be Overcome | Alex recaps the brief 2 game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, and talks about some problem with the Rays, including the rather mysterious BJ Upton situation. Alex also talks about some needs of the Red Sox, which includes potentially another outfielder and another bullpen arm. Alex says that another everyday 2nd baseman is not a need, since Dustin Pedroia is going to return and is going to play everyday once he comes back in August. So it looks like it will be a Bill Hall/Eric Patterson 2nd base platoon. Alex mentions Victor Martinez going on the DL, and how the Red Sox are fortunate that it looks like he'll only be out until the All Star Break. Alex analyzes how the end of the 1st half is shaping up for the Red Sox, and the keys to their survival without Pedroia and Martinez. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex runs down the tight AL East standings, goes over 1st half surprises, and gives his opinion on whether Stephen Strasburg should be in the All Star Game or not. Please post at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards Alex will be in Spain from 7/3-7/13. "Without a Curse" episode 371 will be published on Thursday, July 15th! | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Talks Injured Red Sox | Alex plays an interview with The Boston Herald's Steve Buckley that he conducted on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," this past Saturday. Alex and Steve discussed the injured Red Sox, Jonathan Papelbon's recent struggles, and more. Alex recaps the eventful 3 game series against the Giants, and gives his full thoughts on the Dustin Pedroia and Victor Martinez injuries. The Red Sox have withstood several key injuries this year. Could these two be the injuries that "break the camel's back?" Alex also touts the Red Sox's resilience, and says through all of this uncertainty and lineup inconsistency with Pedroia and Martinez now out, the certain thing is that the Red Sox will compete every night. That is one thing that cannot be taken for granted. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East and the Rays, where tensions are now running high after a rough stretch of play. Alex also mentions the red-hot White Sox and Rangers, as well as the Cubs who continue to disappoint. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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JD Drew Injury Hurts Red Sox On NL Road Trip | Alex talks about the series in Colorado, and all of the latest Red Sox storylines. The JD Drew injury, contributions from Daniel Nava and Darnell McDonald, a crushing blown save by Jonathan Papelbon, and more is discussed. Also, Alex once again expresses his displeasure that Mike Lowell remains on the roster. Alex also previews the series against the Giants and talks about Daisuke coming off the DL. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the incredibly tight AL East standings, Stephen Strasburg act 4, and who the ideal managerial candidate for the Florida Marlins is. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Call at 888-205-2263! | 6/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz's Presence In The Lineup Has Become Essential | Alex talks about the red-hot Red Sox, who have the best record in baseball since April 20th and are only 1 game behind the 1st place Yankees in the AL East. Alex recaps the 3 game sweep over the Dodgers, and says this weekend shows how dangerous the Red Sox are. They are clicking on all cylinders and can win all kinds of games. They can win the 10-6 slugfest, or the 2-0 pitcher's duel. Alex also says that the Red Sox's middle of the lineup, 2-6, is the best in baseball. And all of this without Jacoby Ellsbury. Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester continue to pitch really well, and the starting rotation has been pitching well without Josh Beckett. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/board) is handed out, as Alex is upset about the lack of positive reaction Manny Ramirez received over the weekend. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex continues to talk about the tight AL East race, and other notes. | 6/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Manny Ramirez Returns To Fenway This Weekend, And He Should | lex recaps the first 2 games against the Diamondbacks, and talks about how both Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz have gotten over recent cold streaks. Alex also mentions the continued quality pitching of Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester. The pending 3 game series against the Dodgers and the major league debut of Felix Doubrant is brought up too. Alex also makes a plea to Red Sox fans. He says that the "Fenway faithful" must give Manny Ramirez a standing ovation. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex gives a comprehensive check on the AL East standings, talks about the Phillies' struggles, and rails against the Royals getting awarded the All Star Game in 2012. Post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday fom 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston. Listen live online at www.moneymattersradio.net and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Go Celtics! Beat LA one more time! | 6/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daniel Nava Provides A Real Feel Good Story | Alex recaps the Red Sox' 3 game series from over the weekend against the Phillies. Alex talks about good pitching performances from John Lackey and the bullpen, as well as David Ortiz and other players breaking out of temporary offensive slumps. Alex also talks about Daisuke going on the 15 day DL minutes before his start on Saturday, and gives the latest update on Jacoby Ellsbury. With roster moves upcoming, Alex says acquisitions for another reliever and outfielder may have to be made. The tremendous story of Daniel Nava, who hit a grand slam in his 1st big league at-bat on Saturday, is talked about too. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex breaks down the AL East standings and Stephen Strasburg's second start. Go Celtics! | 6/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stephen Strasburg Exceeds Expectations | Alex recaps the Red Sox's first 3 games against the Indians, and documents how much the Indians have changed since the 2007 ALCS. Alex also breaks down the pitching performances of Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield, as well as the horrendous debut of Boof Bonser. Jonathan Papelbon's trip to the bereavement list, who goes when he comes back, the start of interleague play, and what is going on with Mike Lowell are also talked about. In addition, Alex gives his quick thoughts on the Red Sox's draft and says why they may have gone away from high school players this year and back to collegiate players. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex mentions the AL East standings, and also talks about the excellence that is Stephen Strasburg. The "post of the day" is handed out. Please post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. It's free, quick, and easy to sign up! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adrian Beltre Has Been One Of The Many Recent Fun Things To | Alex talks about the recent 3 game series in Baltimore, and how the Red Sox consistently take 2 of 3 games in these series'. Of course, it also helps that the Orioles are absolutely dreadful... The continued emergence of Clay Buchholz, the fun of Adrian Beltre, and the possible needs of another outfielder and reliever are discussed. The upcoming series against Cleveland, and the interleague schedule is previewed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex goes over the tight AL East race and continues to ask whether the Blue Jays are for real or not. Alex also mentions the upcoming debut of Stephen Strasburg, and who has the most staying power out of the Phillies, Braves, and Mets. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! Signing up is free, quick, and easy! | 6/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Armando Galarraga Is Not Perfect, Due To A Blown Call | Alex talks about the past 2 games against the A's, and how the contributions from Adrian Beltre, and Victor Martinez, as well as the continued hot streak of David Ortiz adds tremendous length to the Red Sox lineup. Alex mentions the encouraging performance by Daisuke, and the not so encouraging performance by John Lackey. Also, Alex talks about the latest setback in Josh Beckett's recovery, and if the Red Sox may make a room to address their bleak left field situation, especially with Mike Cameron still in and out of the lineup. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about Jim Joyce blowing the call at 1st base to cost Armando Galarraga a perfect game, and whether it will lead to more instant replay in baseball. In addition, Alex mentions the retirement of Ken Griffey Jr, and the upcoming call-ups of phenoms Stephen Strasburg and Mike Stanton. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury Is A Little "Soft" | Alex recaps the 4 game series against the Royals, in which the Red Sox and Royals each won 2 games. Alex talks about the poor performances from Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield, as well as the strong performances from Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester. David Ortiz's hot May, where Mike Lowell stands, whether Jacoby Ellsbury is "soft," and much more is discussed! The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) in handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, and goes through the biggest stories across baseball, including Kendry Morales injuring himself in a celebration, Roy Halladay's perfect game, and the overall mediocrity of the National League. | 5/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buccholz Is Realizing His Potential | he Red Sox have won 5 straight games and 8 of their last 10. They have done this against the Yankees, Twins, Phillies, and Rays. They're beating good teams, which is something they seldom did even last season. Because this recent stretch of play has taken place against very good competition, Alex says it should not be taken with a grain of salt. That is also the same reason why Alex feels David Ortiz's current hot streak should not be taken lightly either. He's getting his "swagger" back. The starting pitching, especially Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester, has been phenomenal as well. Alex recaps other aspects of the series sweep of Tampa Bay, and also previews the upcoming weekend series against the Royals. Let the cupcakes begin! The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the now bankrupt Texas Rangers. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Glanville Interview | Alex interviews former MLB outfielder and author of The Game From Where I Stand, Doug Glanville. Alex and Doug discuss a variety of topics, including why Doug decided to write the book, what chapters he felt had to include in the book, and his personal feelings on the "steroid era." Alex also asks Doug a variety of questions about baseball topics, including how a veteran player lets go, and the real story behind his history with Curt Schilling and their EverQuest battles... In addition, Alex talks about the recent encouraging play from the Red Sox, as they took 2 of 3 from the Phillies this weekend and gear up for a showdown in Tampa Bay. However, Alex also mentions that David Ortiz should stop talking, as his most recent comments do not make him look good. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too! | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Doug Glanville Interview | Alex interviews former MLB outfielder and author of The Game From Where I Stand, Doug Glanville. Alex and Doug discuss a variety of topics, including why Doug decided to write the book, what chapters he felt had to include in the book, and his personal feelings on the "steroid era." Alex also asks Doug a variety of questions about baseball topics, including how a veteran player lets go, and the real story behind his history with Curt Schilling and their EverQuest battles... In addition, Alex talks about the recent encouraging play from the Red Sox, as they took 2 of 3 from the Phillies this weekend and gear up for a showdown in Tampa Bay. However, Alex also mentions that David Ortiz should stop talking, as his most recent comments do not make him look good. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too! | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Is Heating Up; Are The Red Sox Following Suit? | Alex talks about an incredibly eventful few days, including the big 2 game series in New York. Alex mentions the demoralizing loss on Monday, and gives his thoughts on Jonathan Papelbon's struggles, as well as the struggles of Daisuke Matsuzaka and whether Victor Martinez is to blame for that. Conversely, Alex talks about what he calls an "enthralling" win on Tuesday, and how that momentum carried over to the Twins' game on Wednesday at Fenway. Howard Bryant's article on David Ortiz, who is legitimately heating up, and where all of that leaves Mike Lowell is discussed too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, and says that with the Yankees going through injuries, they are a better bet to come back to the Red Sox than the Rays are. Alex also criticizes Hanley Ramirez for his embarrassing "effort" on chasing after the dropped pop-up on Monday night, and the subsequent whirlwind that followed. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! The "post of the day" returns on Monday! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hideki Okajima Is One Of Many Who Are Struggling In The Bull | It was a bittersweet sports weekend in Boston, with the Bruins completing their collapse and the Celtics beating the Magic in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Alex recaps the disappointing series over the weekend against the Tigers. It was an opportunity for the Red Sox to win a series on the road against a quality opponent, and they failed to do it. Alex talks about the rather mediocre performance of John Lackey, the offensive struggles of Victor Martinez, and the thinness of the Red Sox bullpen, which is now a definite problem. The Red Sox must take 1 of these 2 games against the Yankees, as Josh Beckett makes his return on Tuesday (though Alex is not all that confident about how he'll perform). The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, as the message boards are back up and running! Please re-register if you registered after March. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about how the Rays keep on winning all kinds of games, whether the Blue Jays are "for real," and how bad a situation it is for the Cubs. | 5/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka Shows What He Can Offer | Alex recaps the past 3 games against the Blue Jays. He talks about how the Red Sox's offense has come up with the "big inning" more often, and also praises Daisuke for his impressive performance on Tuesday. Alex also mentions Josh Beckett's supposed "back spasms," which resulted in him getting scratched from his start on Friday. Mike Cameron and Jacoby Ellsbury injury updates are given too. The series against the Tigers this weekend is previewed as well. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the AL East standings, the Blue Jays getting robbed of a home game, and the surprisingly good start to the Nationals' season. The message boards (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) are down as of now, but they will be up very soon! Keep checking back! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Symbolizes A Rather Embarrassing Weekend | Alex recaps an eventful (to say the least) weekend series against the Yankees. It was not an impressive showing, with two big blowout losses on Friday and Saturday. Alex talks about Josh Beckett's embarrassing performance on Friday, and the lack of execution from everybody on Saturday. Alex also talks about the win on Sunday, and how starting pitching continues to be the key. The Red Sox have to start playing more consistently, because the hole they've dug themselves in the AL East may soon become too deep to crawl out of. Alex also analyzes David Ortiz's recent comments about playing time, and makes some comparisons between the 2010 Red Sox and the 2001 Sox. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex brings up a perfect game thrown by Oakland's Dallas Braden, and some additional controversy he's involved in regarding Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees. | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Climb Back To Respectability? | The Red Sox have climbed back to .500 after winning 3 consecutive games against the struggling Angels. Alex talks about some of the reasons for this, including stellar starting pitching and how the strength of the starting staff will make some of the Red Sox's holes a lot easier to swallow. Of course, David Ortiz is a discussion topic too, and Alex asks the simple question, "what's his upside?" The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex previews the weekend series against the Yankees, and talks about everything from Milton Bradley's latest request to the Mariners to the passing of legendary broadcaster Ernie Harwell. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Ballou Of The Worcester Telegram-Gazette Talks About Th | Alex plays an interview with Bill Ballou of The Worcester Telegram-Gazette that he conducted on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," this past Saturday. Alex and Bill talk about the disappointing Red Sox start, what to do with David Ortiz, and address the topic, "are the Red Sox boring?" Alex recaps the abysmal 3 game series against the Orioles from over the weekend. Alex mentions how when one thing went right, the other things went wrong, and how the total instability of the Red Sox is what's most disheartening, with different lineups everyday, Wakefield not looking comfortable in the bullpen, etc. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and Alex further address what exactly David Ortiz's role is, especially with the need of a more defensive-minded catcher. In the "Around the League" segment, the AL East standings are gone over, and Alex also talks about some early surprises and stories, including the Padres' hot start and the Phillies' rather mediocre one. | 5/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Lester Pitching Better Makes Everyone Feel Better | The Red Sox have won 7 of their last 9 games, and are coming off a sweep of the Blue Jays before heading to Baltimore for the weekend. The Red Sox are beating up on the bottom of the league, as they did last season. Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester delivered excellent performances against Toronto, and good starting pitching masks a lot of issues with the team as well as makes everybody feel better. With that said, it's time for Josh Beckett to turn it on and follow suit. Alex also talks about the change in David Ortiz's role, hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) and tackles the topic, "are the Red Sox boring?" In the "Around the League" segment, Alex checks on the AL East standings, talks about Ryan Howard's mammoth contract extension, and much more! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tim Wakefield To The Bullpen Is The Right Move | The Red Sox won their series against the Orioles, but Alex exhibits tempered enthusiasm about it. Alex says that some disturbing trends still exhibited themselves over the weekend, including the offense's poor situational hitting. Alex also talks about how Jonathan Papelbon is off to a less than ideal start to the season. Alex previews the upcoming series against the Blue Jays, and also talks about the decision to send Tim Wakefield to the bullpen once Daisuke returns, and the latest injury news in regards to Jacoby Ellsbury. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), a call is played (209-736-7877), and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the red-hot Rays, and tragic passing of Rockies' president, Keli McGregor. | 4/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz: It's All Over | Alex analyzes the past two thrilling Red Sox victories over the Texas Rangers, and also previews their series this weekend against the Orioles. Welcome to Boston, Darnell McDonald! Still though, Alex also points out some issues with the team that are not going away. Among these issues is the inability to beat good teams and throw out base runners, the point that "run prevention" was a back-up plan, and the fact that David Ortiz is not going to come around. Alex still doesn't believe there should be a DH platoon. He believes Ortiz shouldn't play at all. As long as Mike Lowell is on the roster, Alex feels Lowell and Jeremy Hermida should DH. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex breaks down the AL East, and talks about the Cubs putting Carlos Zambrano in the bullpen. (Why? Nobody knows). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Cameron A Leading Culprit In A Miserable Weekend | It's not David Ortiz who is the biggest issue on "Marathon Monday." Alex says everything that could've gone wrong did go wrong for the 4-8 Red Sox over the weekend. The offense at one point went 0-16 with men in scoring position, Jon Lester's April struggles continued, and the acclaimed defense forgot how to catch fly balls and field ground balls. Alex recaps the series thus far against Tampa Bay, and previews the upcoming series against the Rangers. Alex also gives his thoughts on Jason Varitek becoming Josh Beckett's "personal catcher," and whether Clay Buchholz should stay in the rotation when Daisuke returns. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about a 20-inning game, a no-hitter, and much more! | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Cameron A Leading Culprit In A Miserable Weekend | It's not David Ortiz who is the biggest issue on "Marathon Monday." Alex says everything that could've gone wrong did go wrong for the 4-8 Red Sox over the weekend. The offense at one point went 0-16 with men in scoring position, Jon Lester's April struggles continued, and the acclaimed defense forgot how to catch fly balls and field ground balls. Alex recaps the series thus far against Tampa Bay, and previews the upcoming series against the Rangers. Alex also gives his thoughts on Jason Varitek becoming Josh Beckett's "personal catcher," and whether Clay Buchholz should stay in the rotation when Daisuke returns. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about a 20-inning game, a no-hitter, and much more! | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeremy Hermida Makes The Most Of His Opportunities | Alex recaps the first few games against the Twins in their new ballpark. Alex talks about Jon Lester's and John Lackey's performances, as well as the continued hot hitting of Dustin Pedroia and Jeremy Hermida. Alex also gives his take on the growing concerns about the Red Sox's bullpen, and David Ortiz. Alex says this upcoming series against the Rays is big for Ortiz, and if he continues to struggle like this, it may be time to take him out of the lineup. Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and in the "Around the League" segment, gives his take on Orlando Hudson's comments about their being racism amongst baseball front offices. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jeremy Hermida Makes The Most Of His Opportunities | Alex recaps the first few games against the Twins in their new ballpark. Alex talks about Jon Lester's and John Lackey's performances, as well as the continued hot hitting of Dustin Pedroia and Jeremy Hermida. Alex also gives his take on the growing concerns about the Red Sox's bullpen, and David Ortiz. Alex says this upcoming series against the Rays is big for Ortiz, and if he continues to struggle like this, it may be time to take him out of the lineup. Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards), and in the "Around the League" segment, gives his take on Orlando Hudson's comments about their being racism amongst baseball front offices. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dustin Pedroia And Hot Hitting Carries The Red Sox Over Kans | Alex recaps the Red Sox's recent three game series against the Royals in which they took 2 of 3 games. Alex talks about the biggest stories to come out of the series, including the offensive production out of the bench (Jason Varitek and Jeremy Hermida), Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis' good production, and David Ortiz's continued struggles. Alex also previews the series this week at Target Field against the Twins, and talks about an observation he's recently made about the Red Sox's minor league system. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex mentions observations he's accumulated over the first week of baseball. The "post of the day" is handed out, too (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). The next edition of "Without a Curse" is on Thursday! | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Struggles In Opening Series | The Red Sox drop 2 of 3 games to the Yankees to open up the season, and it only proves that as expected, the Yankees are a little bit better. Alex talks about David Ortiz's struggles, and how it isn't reactionary to put some stock into them. Alex also says that Mike Lowell is not going to platoon at DH with Ortiz, and knowing that, it is incomprehensible why he is still on this roster. Alex also mentions Josh Beckett's contract extension, and hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com). The "Around the League" segment makes its return as well! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB 2010 Season Preview | Alex recaps opening night, and talks about what a great event it was (never mind what a great game)! Alex also talks about some Red Sox related issues, including the latest on a Josh Beckett contract extension and what the future holds for Mike Lowell. Alex previews the 2010 MLB season, and gives his predictions for each division, as well as a World Series winner. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! "Without a Curse" is now a bi-weekly production, as it's published every Monday and Thursday throughout the baseball season! | 4/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ryan Fagan Of The Sporting News Previews The NL West | Alex interviews Ryan Fagan of The Sporting News. Alex and Ryan preview the NL West. Alex is very excited about the season being less than a week away. With that said, he encourages everybody to sign up to the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards! The Red Sox notes discussed are what effect the Joe Mauer contract has on Victor Martinez, the latest on Mike Lowell and the Josh Beckett contract negotiations, and how the 25 man roster looks with Opening Day next Sunday (Easter Sunday). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Next week on his radio show, Alex will make his 2010 MLB season predictions. Next Monday on "Without a Curse," Alex will make his 2010 season predictions as well! Remember, next week "Without a Curse" is bi-weekly next week, published every Monday and Thursday throughout the baseball season. | 3/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rob Blackstien Of Rotorob.Com Previews The NL Central | Alex speaks with Rob Blackstien of Rotorob.com. Alex and Rob preview the NL Central. Alex also goes over the biggest stories in Red Sox Spring Training, including the signing of Alan Embree and the status of Mike Lowell. Please post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. The regular season is less than two weeks away! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs live every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adam Rubin Of The New York Daily News Previews The NL East | Alex interviews Adam Rubin of The New York Daily News. Alex and Adam preview the NL East, and also talk extensively about the team Adam covers, the New York Mets. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out, and Alex gives his take on Nomar's retirement, Josh Beckett's potential contract extension, more Daisuke injury news, and more. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. The show is live for the whole two hours this week! | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steven Goldman Of The Baseball Prospectus Previews The AL We | Alex interviews Steve Goldman of "The Baseball Prospectus." Alex first asks Steve a little bit about "The Baseball Prospectus 2010 Season Preview," which he was fortunate enough to receive a few weeks ago in the mail. Alex and Steve then go on to preview the AL West, a wide open division with several intriguing teams and storylines. Alex also talks about the biggest stories to come out of Red Sox Spring Training this past week, including news that Daisuke Matsuzaka may begin the year on the DL. Alex also offers a commentary on J.D. Drew. The "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) is handed out too! Listen to "The Alex Reimer Show" every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, andwww.livestream.com/wbnw1120 | 3/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB.Com's Jason Beck Previews The AL Central | Alex interviews Jason Beck, the Tigers reporter for MLB.com. Alex and Jason preview the AL Central, as they run through each team and the biggest storylines surrounding the division. Alex also gives his take on the Mike Lowell situation, and relays the latest information from Spring Training. The "post of the day" is handed out too (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards). "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean McAdam Of Comcast Sports Net Previews The AL East | Alex is back from Ft. Lauderdale, and previews the AL East with Comcast Sports Net's and CSNNE.com's Sean McAdam. Alex and Sean go back and forth on each team in the division, and also tackle the question, "are the Red Sox suited to challenge the Yankees?" In addition, Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportsstuff.com/boards) and gives his take on the news surrounding pitchers Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield. Alex also talks about Johnny Damon agreeing to a deal with the Tigers, and how Southern Floridians need to "toughen up." "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Spring Training is less than 2 weeks away | The Saints beat the Colts, and Alex feels like a moron...after he did nothing but praise the Colts for 2 hours on his radio show this past Saturday. But Spring Training is less than 2 weeks away, and Alex talks some baseball. Alex brings up the latest news regarding Adrian Gonzalez and why a trade come midseason looks all the more likely. Alex also stirs some "idle speculation," and talks about both Victor Martinez and Josh Beckett entering contract years. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about how Johnny Damon still doesn't have a job, what it would mean for baseball if Joe Mauer resigned with the Twins, and the legacy of Nomar Garciaparra. Alex will be in Ft. Lauderdale next week, so there will be no "Without a Curse." The next edition of "Without a Curse" will be on Monday, February 22nd and will begin the 6 week baseball division by division preview (AL East)! Post on the boards at, www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. There will be a pre-recorded show this Saturday (2/13) and the next live show will be on Saturday, February 20nd. | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can Adrian Beltre, Mike Cameron, And Other Offseason Acquisi | It's the beginning of February, it's Super Bowl week, so Alex feels it's a good time to take a step back and assess where the Red Sox are. Alex briefly goes over each major acquisition of the winter, and gives his take on whether the Red Sox are better (on paper) than the Yankees. Because after all, that's the main competition. Can defense and great starting pitching make up for an offense that's taken a step back? That's one of many questions that Alex attempts to answer. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex reacts to the rumors that the Rays may look to relocate, and also wonders if Johnny Damon has overplayed his hand on the free agent market. The "post of the day" is handed out (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards) too. Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show" every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 2/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Duquette Interview | Alex interviews former Red Sox GM, and head of the Dan Duquette Sports Academy (www.duquettesports.com), Dan Duquette. Alex and Dan discuss how a general manager approaches making various player personnel decisions, from the draft to the trade market to free agency, and how the logic behind the decisions change depending on the team's situation. Alex also asks Dan what went into acquiring Pedro Martinez (twice) and whether he feels he deserves more credit for this recent era of Red Sox baseball. Dan also talks a little bit about his sports academy, and why he hasn't returned to Major League Baseball. The "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards) is handed out, and Alex gives his quick take on the latest Jonathan Papelbon contract, the news regarding what went down between the Red Sox and Jason Bay, and much more! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lou Merloni Shares His Thoughts On The "Steroid Era," and Mo | Alex interviews Lou Merloni, former Red Sox infielder and current analyst on sports radio WEEI and Comcast Sports Net New England. Alex and Lou discuss his seamless transition from player to media personality, and the current state of the Red Sox as they inch closer to Spring Training. However, the bulk of the conversation is spent talking about the "steroids era," and how it all applies to the Mark McGwire revelations of the past week. Lou played in the era and has a lot of insight to bring. Alex also hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards), gives his own take on McGwire, and much more. "The Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120 (all technical difficulties from last week will be fixed this week). | 1/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times Discusses The | Alex and Jon discuss the Adrian Beltre signing, and how this Red Sox offseason has panned out, given that all major moves appear to be done. Alex also brings up the Hall of Fame voting and asks Jon his insight as to why it the system appears so flawed. Alex gives his own opinions on all of those topics and also dishes on Jonathan Papelbon's assorted comments this week, some baseball notes, and Randy Johnson retiring. The "post of the day" is handed out too (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards). The "Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 1/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Bay Signs With The Mets: Are The Red Sox Done? | Alex is back from Cancun and ready to get back to the regular schedule! (Or not...) Alex talks about all of the latest Red Sox news and rumors, including the latest status on Mike Lowell, possible signings of Adrian Beltre and Aroldis Chapman, as well as Jason Bay signing with the Mets. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Yankees' offseason, including the Javier Vazquez trade. Alex also talks about the Mets' reasoning for signing Bay and the overall state of the free agent market. The "post of the day" is handed out too! (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards) | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Perrotto Of The Baseball Prospectus Analyzes The Red So | Alex plays an interview that he conducted on his radio show with John Perrotto of "The Baseball Prospectus." John and Alex discuss the John Lackey and Mike Cameron signings, and what the national perception of those signings is. Alex and John also talk a little bit about the Roy Halladay three-way trade and the work this offseason of the Seattle Mariners. Alex gives his own thoughts on the Lackey signing, saying it's a bold move and a definite upgrade to an already very good starting rotation. In terms of Mike Cameron, Alex says that though the Red Sox are definitely better defensively than they were last year, as currently constructed, their lineup needs a big bopper and just isn't good enough. The Red Sox have to replace Jason Bay's production. Alex also talks about a potential Adrian Gonzalez trade, Mike Lowell's situation (trade with Texas is off), and says why Phillies' fans should be upset that the Phillies didn't keep Cliff Lee to pair him with Roy Halladay for one season. The "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards) is handed out, and a call is played too (209-736-7877). Alex is on a one-week holiday hiatus, as he'll be in Cancun from 12/26-1/2. The next edition of "Without a Curse" (episode 333) is on Monday, January 4th (1/4). The next edition of the "Alex Reimer Show" is on Saturday, January 9th (1/9). Happy holidays and new year! | 12/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Comcast Sports Net's Mike Giardi Talks About Mike Lowell, "B | The now 17 year-old Alex Reimer interviews Comcast Sports Net New England's Mike Giardi. Mike and Alex discuss the possible Mike Lowell to Texas trade, what it signals and also give their thoughts on the return (Max Ramirez). A possible Adrian Beltre signing is brought up too. Theo Epstein's comments about 2010 possibly being a "bridge year" are brought up too, and unsurprisingly, Alex ties that into a conversation about Jason Bay, and the reports that the Red Sox are now on the "outside looking in." Alex gives his own take on the Red Sox matters and some news from "around the league" while handing out the "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards). The "Alex Reimer Show" airs every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 12/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Discusses His Book, Wicke | Alex interviews Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald and WEEI. Alex and Steve discusses Steve's book, Wicked Good Year, which details the 2007 sports season in Boston, where the Red Sox and Celtics captured their leagues' respective championships while the Patriots came within a few minutes of becoming the only NFL team to ever go 19-0. Alex asks Steve how he went about researching and devising a narrative for the book, and some of his thoughts on how franchises are now viewed in Boston, where success begins, and what all of this ultimately means. More information on Wicked Good Year can be found at www.wickedgoodyear.com. Alex and Steve also talk about the Marco Scutaro signing, and do a general preview of the baseball winter meetings. Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards), and gives his own take on the Scutaro signing, the winter meetings, and more! "The Alex Reimer Show" was pre-recorded last week, but will be live again this Saturday (12/12: Alex's birthday) from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Discusses His Book, Wicke | Alex interviews Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald and WEEI. Alex and Steve discusses Steve's book, Wicked Good Year, which details the 2007 sports season in Boston, where the Red Sox and Celtics captured their leagues' respective championships while the Patriots came within a few minutes of becoming the only NFL team to ever go 19-0. Alex asks Steve how he went about researching and devising a narrative for the book, and some of his thoughts on how franchises are now viewed in Boston, where success begins, and what all of this ultimately means. More information on Wicked Good Year can be found at www.wickedgoodyear.com. Alex and Steve also talk about the Marco Scutaro signing, and do a general preview of the baseball winter meetings. Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards), and gives his own take on the Scutaro signing, the winter meetings, and more! "The Alex Reimer Show" was pre-recorded last week, but will be live again this Saturday (12/12: Alex's birthday) from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ian Browne Of MLB.Com Talks Shortstop, Roy Halladay, And A | Alex plays an interview that he conducted on his radio show with Ian Browne of MLB.com. Alex and Ian discusses the shortstop situation, now that Alex Gonzalez has signed with the Blue Jays, Roy Halladay trade rumors, and whether the search for a "big bat" this offseason ties into Jason Bay. Alex offers his own opinion on all of these subjects, while also breaking down the reason he is not in favor of the Red Sox signing Marco Scutaro. The "post of the day" is handed out, and much more is discussed too! "The Alex Reimer Show" airs live every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, www.moneymattersradio.net, and www.livestream.com/wbnw1120. Post on the message boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"The Sports Hub's" Damon Amendolara Talks About His Career, | Alex speaks with Damon Amendolara, the host of the "DA Show," which airs weeknights on 98.5 FM "The Sports Hub." Alex and Damon talk about his journey through the business, and how he's gone from market-to-market, and how he's gone about "fitting in" in a venue as localized as sports talk radio. On that note, Alex asks Damon how he prepares for his show and how he went about immersing himself in "Boston sports culture" prior to "The Sports Hub's" launch. Alex also asks Damon his opinion on whether baseball should have a salary cap or not, because Damon has worked in small-mid markets like Kansas City and Miami, and has an idea as to how baseball is perceived in places outside of Boston and New York. Alex hands out the "post of the day" (www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards) and mulls over the latest Red Sox news, including Jason Bay rejecting a contract offer and the thought that there will not be big money spent this offseason. Have a great Thanksgiving...post on the message boards, and remember, "The Alex Reimer Show" airs live every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston and www.wbnw1120.com. | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steven Goldman Of The Baseball Prospectus Speaks About Jason | Alex plays his interview with Steve Goldman of "The Baseball Prospectus," which he conducted on his radio this past Saturday. Alex and Steven discuss what Jason Bay's value is, and how the Red Sox should approach the negotiations. Alex and Steven also talk about the hot-button issue of what the value of RBI is. Alex also gives his analysis on the Tim Wakefield extension and the article written by Peter Gammons in which Gammons speculates that Jed Lowrie may begin 2010 in AAA Pawtucket. Lastly, Alex rants about Jason Varitek picking up his player option, and says that the Red Sox should approach the Bay negotiations with a "sense of urgency." Because if he walks, they're plan B better not be to "search for bargains to platoon with the other bargain, Jeremy Hermida." The "post of the day" is handed out too, post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 11/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yankees World Series Championship Was Still An .... | Alex gives an "unbiased" wrap-up of the 2009 championship Yankees' season, stating that Alex Rodriguez serves as a perfect parallel between the '09 season and other Yankees' seasons from the decade. The "post of the day" is handed out too (that's where the "biased" perspective of the 2009 Yankees' season comes into play). The GM Meetings begin this week, and Alex gives the Red Sox strategy to use in the Jason Bay negotiations. Why not flex the financial advantage that they have? Alex also gives his analysis on the Jeremy Hermida trade, and talks about whether the Red Sox will "react" to the Yankees winning the World Series. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about some notable trades and moves made already this offseason, and also talks about Tim Lincecum getting pulled over for marijuana possession. | 11/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alex Rodriguez Key Hit Sets The Yankees Up Entering Game 5 | Alex talks all World Series in the "Around the League" segment, detailing games 2-4 and previewing game 5 tonight. Alex goes over how the week sets up if the Phillies can win tonight, and also talks about how the Yankees have won three straight games and who has come up big. Alex talks Red Sox baseball as well, including some early speculation regarding how the Jason Bay negotiations may play out, the shortstop position for 2010, and a potentially big trade that the Sox could be involved in. The "post of the day" is handed out too. Remember, "Without a Curse" is published only once per week, every Monday, from November-April. | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yankees And Phillies World Series Is Very Intriguing | Alex tackles a few major baseball topics, including the World Series between the Yankees and Phillies. Alex goes over some keys to the series, and also talks about Cliff Lee's magnificent performance in game 1, and what tone it sets for the rest of the series. Alex also talks about the Cardinals hiring Mark McGwire as hitting coach, and what message it sends about the future of "steroids users" in baseball. Red Sox topics are discussed too, including Brad Mills leaving for Houston and who the next Red Sox bench coach may be. Adrian Gonzalez trade rumors and more is brought up, and Alex hands out the "post of the day." Post on the message boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! Beginning next Monday (11/2), "Without a Curse" reverts to its once per week schedule, and will be published every Monday from November-April | 10/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonah Keri Talks About Building A Brand, His Book On The Ra | Alex interviews Jonah Keri, of jonahkeri.com. Jonah writes and has written for various publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, ESPN.com, SI.com, Baseball Prospectus, and many more. Alex naturally asks Jonah about all of his interests, and how he keeps up with everything. Alex and Jonah also talk about building yourself up in today's day and age, and what goes into all of that. Jonah is also working on a book due for release in 2011 detailing the Tampa Bay Rays, and their rise under this current ownership regime. Jonah speaks about what has gone into writing this book, and the true effect of a small market on the baseball operations side of things. Finally, Alex and Jonah briefly talk about this World Series match-up (Yankees and Phillies), and whether it is the most intriguing World Series that baseball has had in a long time. Alex gives his own World Series analysis, and says that whether we like it or not, it's always more interesting with the Yankees involved. The Steve Phillips affair, and other baseball notes are hit on too. | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Front Office And Coaching Staff Could Experience Som | Alex tackles a variety of topics in this episode, including the effect that 2004 has had on "Red Sox Nation," and whether the Red Sox's team character (or lack thereof) played any role in them getting swept by the Angels in the ALDS. Alex gives an update on Tim Wakefield's status, explores some possible changes that could occur to both the Red Sox's front office and coaching staff, and the "post of the day" is handed out too. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the Phillies' performance in the NLCS, and what the key moment in the series was. Alex also bashes Manny Ramirez for showering early in game 4. Alex also mulls over the ALCS, which could end tonight, while exploring the "controversy" over the Mariano Rivera "spitball." In addition, Steve Phillips' latest scandal, and Albert Pujols' status in St. Louis is mentioned/ | 10/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times Previews The R | Alex plays his interview with Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times, which he conducted on his radio show this past Saturday. Alex and Jon briefly recap the 2009 Red Sox season, while previewing the 2009-2010 offseason. Discussed in the episode is the overall theme of the upcoming offseason, and early analysis of the Jason Bay negotiations. Alex states that whether Bay resigns or not directly correlates with whether the Red Sox will acquire a "lineup anchor" this winter, or whether they'll wait a little longer to do that. In the "Around the League" segment, the ALCS and NLCS are both analyzed, with Alex saying that the Yankees are the biggest story in baseball, and thus, the World Series would be more interesting with them involved. Post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! "Without a Curse" remains bi-weekly for the rest of October! | 10/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Papelbon Adjustments, Offensive Performance, And Th | Less than week removed from the crushing ALDS sweep, Alex recaps the 2009 Red Sox season. Alex talks about it being clear that while he doesn't believe Jonathan Papelbon will or should be traded, that he needs to make adjustments to his game. Alex also talks about the rest of the bullpen, and positives to be taken from their performance this season. Alex mentions the starting pitching, who came up big (Jon Lester), and who greatly disappointed (Daisuke Matsuzaka). Plus, can Clay Buchholz be counted on? Alex once again defends the Red Sox's offense, saying that they were good enough to win, and scored enough to win, but were just outplayed and had a bad approach against the Angels, especially out in Anaheim. The "post of the day" is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex previews both the NLCS and ALCS while looking back at the bullpen implosions of the Divisional Series'. | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Angels Were The Better Team Throughout The ALDS | Alex says that two things came out of this ALDS. First of, it was apparent that the Angels were the better team. This was not a fluke, John Lackey and Jered Weaver were better than Jon Lester and Josh Beckett, the Angels' deep lineup proved to be deeper than Boston's, and the Angels' bullpen was better too in the sample that they gave. Speaking of the bullpen, it is apparent that Jonathan Papelbon is at the point in his career that he needs to make an adjustment. Papelbon no longer features a breaking ball, and he cannot survive on one pitch. Because when he misses location with his fastball, he's toast, as he was on Sunday. Alex also adds more recap to the ALDS, and hands out the "post of the day" as well as playing a call on the TSS call-in line. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about some similarities between the Red Sox/Angels series and the Dodgers/Cardinals series, how good this Yankees team is, and bad playoff umpiring. For the rest of October, "Without a Curse" will continue to be published every Monday and Thursday. | 10/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ALDS Begins: Red Sox Have Several Advantages | Alex gives his final ALDS preview, again stating that though the series could go either way, he believes the Red Sox have the advantage. Alex thinks the Red Sox's bullpen gives them the biggest advantage over the Angels, and the Sox's pitching staff should keep the Angels at bay offensively, and thus, on the base paths. Alex goes over everything, from rosters to umpires to the TBS announce team (Don Orsillo)! Plus, Alex mentions the article on Kevin Youkilis which ran in The Boston Globe on Wednesday, and some of the questions that it raised. In the "Around the League" segment, the "post of the day" is handed out, and Alex addresses just how good the Tigers/Twins game was this week, if the Twins have any chance against the Yankees, the Miguel Cabrera situation, and much more. Please post on the message boards, at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. Also, listen to the "Alex Reimer Show," every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston and www.wbnw1120.com! | 10/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ian Browne Of MLB.Com Previews The Red Sox And Angels ALDS | Ian Browne of MLB.com helps Alex preview the Red Sox and Angels ALDS, and all of the important match-ups pertaining to the series. Alex and Ian both think that the Red Sox have the advantage. Alex also recaps a rather meaningless final weekend of the regular season, and goes over all of the key Red Sox points. Plus, Alex says some words about the regular season, and what he feel the most significant moment was. Alex also goes "Around the League," where he talks about both Kevin Towers and JP Ricciardi getting dismissed, and he also previews the rest of the MLB playoffs, as they begin on Wednesday! Plus, Alex talks about the one-game playoff between the Tigers and Twins on Tuesday. The "post of the day" is handed out too. Post on the boards during the playoffs at, www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 10/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox's Poor Play Is Not A Worry, But Staying Healthy Is | Alex recaps the abysmal series over the weekend against the Blue Jays, and also says that the Red Sox dropping 8 of their past 10 games is not a big deal. There is little evidence to suggest that playing poorly at the end of September has any effect on postseason play. However, not being healthy and setting up your pitching does, which is why the Red Sox are taking the right approach with resting players and being overly cautious. Alex talks about "clinch celebrations," and though why they may be silly, it's still even sillier to complain about them. Plus, Alex has a real problem with those who criticized the Angels' players for pouring liquor on Nick Adenhart's jersey in celebration. The "post of the day" is handed out, Alex previews the final series of the year against the Indians, and also talks about the Phillies' closer situation, the end of races, and the Indians dismissing Eric Wedge. | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Lester's Injury Is Not A Concern, Due To The Rest He'll | Alex recaps this weekend's series against the Yankees, and tells you why the Yankees' sweep doesn't impact anything in the least bit. Alex also talks about the injury suffered by Jon Lester on Friday, and why that's not a big concern, because of the rest Lester and others will receive heading into the postseason. And come the playoffs, as he's been saying, Alex feels the Red Sox have as good a chance as anybody. The "post of the day" is handed out, a call is played, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about the storylines to watch for the final week of the regular season. Plus, Alex tells you why JP Ricciardi virtually asked to be fired this past weekend. | 9/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Victor Martinez: Is He On His Way To Being The Permanent Cat | Alex discusses the first 3 games against the Royals, and what was a missed opportunity on Monday to keep the division race in the conversation. Alex now says that even with the series against New York this weekend, the division is officially over, and it's time to rest guys, and line up for the playoffs. Including, having Victor Martinez catch Josh Beckett over Jason Varitek, which happened Wednesday night. Now it's time for Martinez to catch Daisuke Matsuzaka. The "post of the day" is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex talks about several topics, including the suggestion to allow more teams into the MLB playoffs. In short, Alex is very opposed of that idea. Post on the boards, at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. Also, listen to "The Alex Reimer Show," every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and www.wbnw1120.com. | 9/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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AL East: Is It Worth Going For? | The Red Sox continue to take care of business, and the "cupcake road trip" continues, as they play the Royals this week before heading to New York to take on the Yankees. Speaking of which, with the lead down to 5 games in the division, Alex ponders the questions as to whether the Red Sox should change their plan, and go full board for the division. Alex also talks about where the Red Sox's greatest strength obviously lies (starting rotation), and the very good year that JD Drew has quietly been having, and how good the Red Sox outfield as a whole has been offensively. Plus, Alex does an early breakdown of the postseason roster. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex also discusses the AL MVP race, and sings the praises of Joe Mauer. Post on the boards, at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 9/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Alex Gonzalez And Others Are Giving The Red Sox Performances | Alex recaps the big two wins against the Angels, including the Red Sox getting big performances from guys like Alex Gonzalez, and others who you wouldn't expect it from. Alex also talks about Daisuke Matsuzaka's start, how good it was, and what it potentially means for the Red Sox heading into October. A call is played, the "post of the day" is handed out, Alex goes "Around the League," and so much more! | 9/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clay Buchholz Is Now As Legitimate A 3rd Starter As There Is | Alex feels as good about the Red Sox right now than he has in a long time. This is because the Red Sox swept the Rays this weekend, and because of the performances of the top half of the rotation. Josh Beckett is continuing his upward trend, and Jon Lester continues to throw like an ace. Plus, with another very good outing on Sunday afternoon, Clay Buchholz has set himself as a legitimate 3rd starter for a playoff caliber team. Alex, in the "Around the League" segment, hands out the "post of the day," and talks about how the Rangers will likely not surpass the Red Sox in the wild card. Also also analyzes the Rangers' financial problems, and how this may escalate into a "Montreal Expos situation." Also, in relation to the economy, Alex tells you why the economy played a roll in this year's baseball season, with there not being many races down the stretch this year. Thanks as always for all of your participation! Post on the boards at, www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. | 9/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Varitek Can't Catch All Of Josh Beckett's Starts, It's | Alex recaps the past two games against the Orioles, and talks about how the Red Sox simply took care of business at Fenway. Alex mentions that Daisuke Matsuzaka is on the road to returning, and could still play a role in the back-end of the rotation, especially with Tim Wakefield receiving another cortisone shot. Alex also talks about how the back-end of the bullpen is getting set into place, and how there are more encouraging signs from Josh Beckett. But, Alex does yet again bring Jason Varitek back into the discussion, saying that Varitek cannot start a playoff game, and thus, him catching every single one of Beckett's starts is a cause for concern. Alex goes "Around the League," talks about the dying Rays (who are now without Carlos Pena), the Pirates, who are enduring their 17th consecutive losing season, and has an interesting statistic about the horrendous nature of the Nationals' pitching staff. The "post of the day" is handed out too, thank you for all of your participation! Listen to "The Alex Reimer Show," every Saturday from 4-6 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and http://www.wbnw1120.com. | 9/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka May Still Be A Factor In The Back-End Of T | Alex addresses the concerns about the back-end of the rotation, and says that though he is concerned, he has confidence that Daisuke Matsuzaka may still play a role before the season is out. Plus, with Clay Buchholz's recent emergence, Alex feels confident in the front of the Red Sox's rotation. Of course, this is all assuming that Josh Beckett finds his groove again. Alex also goes "Around the League," where he touches on the AL standings, and talks about the Rays' continued bullpen woes. Plus, Alex recaps the disappointing seasons of both the Mets and Cubs. A call is played as well. Please post on the message boards, and "The Alex Reimer Show" will be from 4-6 PM EST beginning this Saturday, 9/12, on 1120 AM WBNW Boston and http://www.wbnw1120.com! | 9/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jacoby Ellsbury Continues To Blossom, As The Red Sox's Games | Alex (who's now back in school) recaps the first two games against the Rays, and talks about a thrilling win on Tuesday, and what he calls, a very disappointing loss on Wednesday. Alex talks about the continued blossoming of Jacoby Ellsbury, as well as how the Red Sox bullpen shapes up down the stretch. Alex also talks about the difference between Terry Francona managing early in the season, and Francona managing late in the season. Alex is still slightly concerned about Josh Beckett, though he did throw three shut-out innings on Wednesday, and regained velocity and movement on his pitches, so Alex is less concerned today about Beckett than he was on Monday. Because at the end of the day, Josh Beckett is the biggest issue with the Red Sox. Alex goes "Around the League," makes a major announcement regarding the AL East race, and talks about the recent fire sale of the White Sox. Plus, the "post of the day" is handed out, and Alex questions as to why the Royals would extend GM Dayton Moore's contract. | 9/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Must Turn It Around, Regardless Of How Well The | The Red Sox are playing really well, as they're 14-6 since August 10th. The offense is clicking, with everybody delivering, and the bullpen looks good as well. Theo Epstein deserves credit too, for the Victor Martinez trade, and the worthwhile waiver pick-ups of Alex Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, and Paul Byrd. Clay Buchholz pitched wonderfully on Saturday, and it's possible that he has turned the corner. That is a huge key to the Red Sox. But Alex says that this is all moot until Josh Beckett turns it around. Beckett has allowed 10 home runs in his past 3 starts, and doesn't look good. Alex says that this Red Sox team doesn't get out of the first round of the playoffs without Beckett, and that Beckett's struggles are by far his biggest worry. Also, the back-end of the rotation took another hit, as Tim Wakefield was scratched from his start tomorrow against Tampa Bay. Alex mulls over the AL standings, and states that this series against the Rays is Tampa Bay's final stand in the wild card race. Alex, though he understands the motive of the Scott Kazmir trade, doesn't understand the timing. Alex also doesn't understand why the Red Sox didn't put in a claim on Kazmir. The "post of the day" is handed out, a call is played, and Alex praises the Cardinals' great play, and speculates on the outcome of the Giants and Rockies NL wild card race. | 8/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Butch Stearns Of FOX 25 And WEEI Talks Kevin Youkilis' Comm | Alex speaks with Butch Stearns of FOX 25 and sports radio, WEEI. Alex and Butch discuss Kevin Youkilis' comments in which he criticizes the Boston media, the conclusion of the Billy Wagner trade, and the current encouraging play by the Red Sox, with now three straight wins against the White Sox. Alex breaks down the series against Chicago, and previews the game tonight. Alex also mentions that the offense continues to impress, and David Ortiz, with 22 HR, is currently performing to what reasonable expectations were for him at the beginning of the season, and possibly even exceeding those expectations. Plus, Jacoby Ellsbury keeps improving in the leadoff spot, and the bullpen has once again become a massive strength. Alex also mentions that Tim Wakefield's good start on Wednesday is a big deal for the Red Sox, as well as Victor Martinez doing a nice job catching him. Alex mulls over the enigma that is Clay Buchholz, and also states that the only question remaining for this moment is Josh Beckett. The "post of the day" is handed out, and Alex also rants on the New York Mets. Johan Santana will be out for the rest of the season, there's a trend here for the Mets. These injuries are not all a coincidence. Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show," every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and www.wbnw1120.com. | 8/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Is An Overlying Concern, But There Is Plenty Of | Alex recaps the weekend series against the Yankees, and talks about how well the Yankees are clicking, and some of the factors that play into that. However, Alex mentions that the Red Sox are still leading the wild card, and there is no reason to be overly negative. For the first time in a long time, the offense is back at full capacity, and Victor Martinez's value continues to be proven. Josh Beckett has allowed 8 combined home runs in his past 2 starts, which is a overlying concern, but on the flip side, Clay Buchholz continues to step-up, Jon Lester continues to pitch really well, and Tim Wakefield is on his way back too. And if Wakefield pitches well on Wednesday, Alex thinks it's time for Brad Penny to be DFA'd. Alex also weighs in on the Jim Rice controversy, and gives his take on the banter between Jonathan Papelbon and Billy Wager, as well as analyzes the possibility of a deal being worked out for Wagner by Tuesday's deadline. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex checks on the AL East and wild card standings, while saying that though the Red Sox's schedule isn't easy, neither is Texas', as the Rangers play the Yankees this week. Plus, Alex states that maybe the Nationals are turning it around, and also goes over John Smoltz's first start in a Cardinal uniform. The "post of the day" is handed out, and a call is played too. | 8/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Victor Martinez Should Be The Everyday Catcher | Alex is yet again feeling pretty good about the Red Sox, and their chances. Given the way that they've taken it to the Blue Jays thus far in Toronto, and the most recent hot streak of David Ortiz. Alex also hammers home the point that Victor Martinez should now be the everyday catcher for the Red Sox, as the Red Sox are a much better offensive team with both Martinez and Ortiz in the lineup opposed to just Varitek and Martinez. Alex believes that Josh Beckett's poor start on Tuesday is an aberration, as elite pitchers should be able to throw to just about any catcher. And Victor Martinez, by the way, isn't just "any catcher," as he's caught some pretty good pitchers in his day too. Alex, however, does state that Jonathan Papelbon remains a slight concern, and that maybe the time has come to scale down Daniel Bard's appearances. Alex wraps up the show by going "Around the League," where he runs down the AL East and Wild Card standings, but talking about the Red Sox and Yankees series over the weekend, where at the same time, the Rays will face off against the Rangers. Unless the Red Sox get swept this weekend, there is a strong possibility that on Monday, the Sox will still be leading the AL Wild Card. Alex also talks about some waiver deals made over the past week, the fading Cubs, and the Nationals coming to an agreement with Stephen Strasburg. Please participate in "Without a Curse," and also listen to the "Alex Reimer Show," live every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and www.wbnw1120.com! | 8/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett And Jon Lester: As Long As They're Featured, Th | The Red Sox now trail the Texas Rangers by .5 game in the AL Wild Card. The Rangers are a legitimate threat, after taking 2 of 3 games from the Red Sox over the weekend in Arlington. Alex puts the entire situation in perspective, explaining that both Kevin Youkilis and JD Drew's absences from the lineup was palpable. Alex also says that while David Ortiz can still be valuable situationally, the time has come to no longer insert him as the everyday DH. And Jason Varitek should no longer catch the overwhelming majority of the time either. Alex gives an update on Tim Wakefield's health, and gives his analysis on the Alex Gonzalez trade. Alex's final point, though, is that a team with an elite bullpen, and Josh Beckett and Jon Lester headlining the rotation can never be fully counted out. Especially if Clay Buchholz continues to pitch well, everybody is in the lineup, and everybody offensively plays to their abilities. The "post of the day" is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, updates on the AL East, Wild Card, and Stephen Strasburg negotiations are given. Plus, Alex briefly reflects on Dodgers' pitcher Hiroki Kuroda getting hit with a line drive on Saturday night. | 8/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Lowell Is Hot, Get Out Of His Way | Alex feels a lot better, as the Red Sox are now riding a 3 game win streak. Alex goes over this series against the Tigers at Fenway Park, and talks about how hot Jason Bay, Mike Lowell, and even JD Drew are, and why that's a key for this Red Sox lineup. Alex again mentions the fact that David Ortiz and Jason Varitek are no longer everyday players, and are devaluing the team by being in there every single day. Alex also gets on Kevin Youkilis for charging the mound on Tuesday. It's understood that baseball can be a game of emotions, but you have to control yourself, and realize getting yourself suspended can only hurt the team. Alex previews the big weekend series in Texas, recaps the AL East and Wild Card races, and talks about Pedro's return, the White Sox claim of Alex Rios, and the ongoing, but soon ending negotiations with the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg. Plus, the "post of the day" is handed out and a call is played! Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show" every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston. Listen live online at www.wbnw1120.com! | 8/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz, Jason Varitek, Jason Bay: Everybody Needs To St | The Red Sox have lost 6 straight games to the Rays and Yankees. It's getting ugly, and the games are becoming more and more crucial. Alex discusses why the Red Sox are struggling so mightily, and points out that JD Drew, Jason Bay, and other offensive players need to step-up. Alex also states that the time has come for Terry Francona to "turn the switch on," and manage like it's October. Which means, sitting the ineffective Jason Varitek and David Ortiz. Because playing them everyday would not properly utilize the depth with Victor Martinez and Casey Kotchman now on the team. Alex also talks about the starting rotation, and the fact that though Josh Beckett and Jon Lester are pitching very well at the top, that Clay Buchholz is still the key. Alex also places some blame on Daisuke Matsuzaka, as because of his ineffectiveness and injuries, the Red Sox had to shuffle their rotation to proportions that they weren't planning on. Alex also believes that the Red Sox made the right moving in DFA'ing John Smoltz. Smoltz just wasn't giving the Red Sox a chance to win the games in which he started. Alex goes "Around the League," and goes over not only the AL East standings, but the AL Wild Card standings as well (which the Red Sox are still on top of). Plus, Alex mentions the David Ortiz Press Conference, and that Michael Weiner did a tremendous job in continuing to make the situation as confusing as possible. The "post of the day" is handed out, and a call is played too! | 8/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Smoltz, Clay Buchholz, And The Struggling Back-End Of T | It's episode 300 of "Without a Curse!" Thanks to all for the participation in the show, and a big thanks to the executive producer, Dylan Richardson. But that's where the congratulations end, as the Red Sox were just swept by the Tampa Bay Rays on the heels of a four game series in New York against the Yankees. Alex has some concerns about the back-end of the rotation, and states that the Paul Byrd signing means that the Red Sox share his concerns, and also may not be confident about the status of both Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield, at least before September 1st. Alex also states that he feels Terry Francona may not be fielding his best lineup, as Jason Varitek is playing the bulk of the games at catcher, while Mike Lowell sits out. Alex thinks that Victor Martinez should catch the majority of the time, with Kevin Youkilis at first and Mike Lowell at third. Plus, Alex comments on David Ortiz, and says that the time has come for Ortiz to make a statement. Because the longer this thing drags out, the more dragged out the story becomes. Ortiz should have spoken in either Baltimore or Tampa Bay. Though the environment won't be dangerous, waiting until New York to have to address it was still a poor decision on his part. The "post of the day" is handed out, and Alex goes "Around the League," where he further previews the Sox and Yankees series this weekend, and rips on the Reds' lack of organization plan. Plus, the Brewers are imploding. | 8/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Should Admit To Using, And This Story Will Final | There is a lot to talk about, and Alex covers all of the bases! Alex states that the revelation that David Ortiz took some sort of Performance Enhancing Drug just further proves that there was a steroids era in baseball. And history will define the steroids era as just another one of baseball's eras, and you can only compare players and teams to their direct competition. Thus, nothing David Ortiz has accomplished is tainted, and the Red Sox's championships aren't tainted either. But Alex does criticize Ortiz by wondering why he hasn't come out and admitted to doing something. Alex has "steroids ennui," and feels that the sooner Ortiz makes his statement, the sooner this story will officially blow over. And yes, Alex still feels the player's union has done a terrible job in handling this situation (remember, the test should have been anonymous). Alex also gets to the Victor Martinez and Casey Kotchman acquisitions, and praises Theo Epstein for not giving up elite prospects, and trading for guys that only will help the Red Sox this season, but have the potential to help the club in future years as well. But, according to Alex, the big key to the Victor Martinez trade was Terry Francona. Without Francona's tremendous communication skills, Theo does not feel confident trading for Martinez, and creating the subsequent playing time squeeze. This is a big week for the Red Sox, and Alex touches on some of his concerns going forward, including the uncertainty of the back-end of the rotation. The show wraps up with the "Around the League" segment, where Alex goes over some of the winners and losers of the trade deadline. The "post of the day" is handed out, and a call is played as well! | 8/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka Is Rebelling, And The Red Sox's Pitching S | Alex gives his take on the Red Sox's latest woes, and states that the offense has contributed as of late. It's the pitching staff, more specifically, the back-end of the rotation, that is to blame. Alex also says that a compromise should be reached in regards to Daisuke Matsuzaka's conditioning program, and not to expect a big deal for a bat, because this offense has been fine as of late. And it will especially be fine if Jason Bay ever starts hitting. The biggest problem the past few weeks has been the starting rotation, and the strange events which took place at the end of Tuesday's game. Alex hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League," by praising the Yankees' great play, but also by saying that the Yankees will not continue to be this good. Alex says that Pete Rose should undoubtedly be in the Hall of Fame, rants on Omar Minaya for his embarassing press conference regarding an embarrassing situation, and runs down the recent deadline trades, including the Cliff Lee deal. And yes, it's good to see that the Pirates remain busy! Just wake Alex up when the deadline is over, and the Roy Halladay rumors have stopped... Thanks for listening and participating! Remember, tune into the "Alex Reimer Show" every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston (www.wbnw1120.com). | 7/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sean McAdam Of The Boston Herald Speaks On The Red Sox's Off | Alex speaks with Sean McAdam of The Boston Herald. Alex and Sean discuss Jim Rice's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, when or if the Red Sox's offense will pick it up (Alex says it definitely will), whether any big trades are on the horizon, and more. Alex and Sean also talk about the impact that the Matt Holliday trade will have on the NL Central race, and what the chances are of Roy Halladay being traded by Friday's trade deadline. Alex recaps the series against the Orioles, highlights Jon Lester's dominance, Adam LaRoche's home run, and also states that the Red Sox need Clay Buchholz, especially now that John Smoltz continues to struggle mightily. Alex goes "Around the League," gives his thoughts on the AL East standings, abd Mark Buehrle's perfect game and under appreciated career. The "post of the day" is handed out, and REDBOSOX's call is played as well. Thank you for all of the show participation! By the way, Alex is now a licensed driver! | 7/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ken Fang Of The Fangs Bites Media Blog Comments On WBZ-FM, A | Alex interviews Ken Fang of the Fangs Bites media blog (www.fangsbites.com) about the new WBZ-FM sports talk radio station in Boston, and whether it can be an alternative to sports radio leader, WEEI. From there, it's all baseball. Alex recaps the horrendous series in Texas, and says from an offensive output, the 1-5 road trip was so horrendous, that the Red Sox have nowhere to go but up. Jason Bay, David Ortiz, JD Drew, and others should not continue to struggle this badly. They just can't, it's not possible. Alex also gives his thoughts on the Julio Lugo trade, which netted Chris Duncan. Alex says that since Julio Lugo was going to be released anyway, to get a potential contributor in return for him is a big plus. Alex likes the Adam LaRoche trade as a depth move, because the Red Sox only gave up fringe prospects to get him. Plus, LaRoche adds to the Red Sox's bench and in an emergency, is better "Mike Lowell insurance" than Mark Kotsay, Speaking of Kotsay, Alex says expect Kotsay to be placed on the DL on Friday to make room for LaRoche. Alex touches on Tim Wakefield's DL stint, and states that Clay Buchholz now has an opportunity to prove not only how good he is, but also to show if he will be the Sox's 3rd starter down the stretch behind Josh Beckett and Jon Lester. In addition to that, Alex mentions that John Smoltz's time to prove himself is drawing closer to the end, and that everybody should be glad that Brad Penny is still a member of the team. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex runs down the AL East standings (5 game swing in favor of the Yankees), and some strange stories, including a Mets front office member challenging minor league players to fights. The "post of the day" is handed out, and the first call to "Without a Curse" is played as well! Thank you for all of the participation! | 7/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Red Sox's Lead In The AL East Is Down To 1 Game, But Do | Alex is back from South Carolina (and has the accent to match)! Alex tells "Red Sox Nation" not to worry about the lead in the AL East shrinking, because the Sox's pitching is too good to allow long losing streaks. Alex also explains that what the Red Sox do at the trade deadline is dependent upon the health of both Mike Lowell and Jed Lowrie. Plus, Alex gives his take on the Red Sox stopping negotiations (for now) with Jason Bay and the end of the Julio Lugo era. In the "around the league" segment, Alex goes over the AL East standings, explains that this will be the divisional race that we all thought it would, says why Roy Halladay will not be traded during the seasons, and forecasts the 2nd halves of several National League teams. Plus, there is a rant on the lack of accountability in Washington regarding the Nationals. "REDBOSOX" receives the "post of the day," and post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 7/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rob Bradford Of WEEI.Com Recaps The Red Sox's 1st Half And P | Alex speaks with Rob Bradford of WEEI.com, as Alex and Rob recap the Red Sox's 1st half, and preview the early portion of the 2nd half by forecasting the Mike Lowell injury and some of the other storylines that may play a role in the coming weeks. Alex and Rob also talk about the value of Tim Wakefield making his first career All Star team. Alex also recaps the 4th of July weekend series against the Mariners, and why though the offense may go through its ups and downs, the pitching staff is too deep and too good to allow the Red Sox to go into long losing streaks. The "post of the day" is handed out, and in the "Around the League" segment, Alex rants on fans voting for All Star Game starters, and sportswriters who are upset because Manny Ramirez receive an overwhelmingly positive reception over the weekend in his return from suspension. Alex also makes some "bold predictions," and runs down all of baseball's divisional races as the 1st half comes to a close. Post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! The next edition of "Without a Curse" will be on Monday 7/20! | 7/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bill Ballou Of The Worcester Telegram-Gazette Talks Steroid | Alex plays his interview with Bill Ballou of The Worcester Telegram-Gazette. Bill is also the chairman of the Boston BBWAA, and Alex interviewed him on his radio show, "The Alex Reimer Show," this past Saturday. Alex and Bill talk about how he is going to handle voting steroid users into the Hall of Fame, and how he feels about the Red Sox going forward. Alex recaps a crazy series against the Orioles, and why Wednesday's win was such a big win. Alex also goes over the offensive struggles of Nick Green and Jason Bay, as well as Mike Lowell's DL stint, and why all of this means that Julio Lugo has an opportunity to increase his trade value. Alex also hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League..." the Pirates' players are not happy, just leave it at that. Post on the boards, at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Lowell's Hip Is The Only Immediate Red Sox Question | Alex recaps the hot and humid weekend series against the Braves, and starts the campaign for Tim Wakefield to make his first All Star Game. Alex mulls over the scenario's regarding Mike Lowell's hip, and why the Red Sox can afford to put him on the DL for a couple of weeks. Alex also hands out the "post of the day," goes "Around the League," (and reveals something about himself that he shouldn't have revealed), as well as speculating whether the world is ending. Post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 6/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Bay Continues To Hit: When Is It Time For A Contract E | Alex recaps the first two of three games against the dreadful Nationals, and talks about why Jason Bay needs a contract extension, and why the Red Sox have a tremendous opportunity to expand their lead on a mediocre AL East. Alex also hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League," while ranting on the directionless Yankees, and the failure's of Omar Minaya in yet again building depth around the Mets. Alex also weighs in on Donald Fehr's legacy, and why though steroids are certainly a part of that legacy, it should not be all that people remember Fehr and Bud Selig by, as baseball has grown to tremendous heights in recent years. Post on the boards at, www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 6/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka To The DL: But The Red Sox Have The Pitchi | Alex Reimer recaps the weekend series against the Braves, and acknowledges that Daisuke Matsuzaka has likely been pitching hurt all along, and placing him on the DL is the right move. Alex also states that it's a good thing Brad Penny is still on the roster, and that with John Smoltz making his first start on Thursday, the Red Sox have the pitching depth to survive Daisuke's second DL stint of the season. Alex says that though the Red Sox aren't perfect, they're certainly closer than every other team in the AL East, and that through this next week, they have a real chance to separate themselves. Alex wraps up the show by doing a vintage "Around the League" segment, touching on everything from the Phillies' woes, to the Cubs' resurgence, to the mediocrity of the AL West. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Is Hot, And Could The Red Sox Soon Be A Team Wit | The Red Sox have now sold out 500 consecutive games at Fenway Park, and it's just another testament to this tremendous ownership group. Alex recaps the first two of three games against the Marlins, and talks about whether David Ortiz is officially "back." Alex also mentions Jacoby Ellsbury's recent hot-streak, and gives an update on Jed Lowrie. Alex tells you how the Red Sox will slot John Smoltz into the rotation, and why for the short-term a 6 man rotation is the best move. The show is wrapped up with the "Around the League" segment, as Alex looks at the news that Sammy Sosa tested positive for steroids in Spring Training of 2003, and why the news is being greeted with apathy and also why the player's union is not taking control of this test and making sure that no more names get leaked. | 6/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Smoltz: Where Does He Fit Into The Rotation? | Alex recaps the series with the Phillies from over the weekend, and runs through the noteworthy items from each game. Alex then praises Terry Francona for his wise handling of the shortstop position, as Julio Lugo has made it known that he doesn't feel comfortable as a bench player. Alex also speculates as to how the Red Sox will fit John Smoltz into the rotation, and no, Alex does not believe that Brad Penny should be traded (yet) to make room for Smoltz, who you're not sure will even be effective this season. Alex hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League," addressing the Raul Ibanez/blogging controversy from last week and much more. | 6/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Without A Curse Ep#287: Josh Beckett Delivers Another "Ace-T | Alex recaps the first 2 of 3 games against the Yankees, and explains why the Yankees cannot afford to get swept yet again by Boston, as they're already 0-8 against the Red Sox this season. Alex praises the tremendous pitching of Josh Beckett, and the depth of the Red Sox's bullpen, which was on display Wednesday night. Alex also hands out the "post of the day," previews the opening of interleague play with a series against the Phillies this weekend, and proposes an idea that wouldn't completely fix the MLB Draft, but would definitely steer it in the right direction. Post on the boards- www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 6/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Over The Monster's" Creator, Randy Booth, Previews The Upco | Alex recaps the recent series against the Texas Rangers, and hands a lot of praise to Jon Lester, after a complete game effort Saturday night. Alex also previews what should be a fun series against the Yankees this week at Fenway, and discusses the state of the Red Sox with Randy Booth, the author of the "Over the Monster" Red Sox blog- http://www.overthemonster.com/. Alex goes "Around the League," and states that though the MLB draft system is broken, it's faults are very similar to the NFL's, and that Scott Boras will absolutely hold the Nationals hostage over Stephen Strasburg, but he should, because that's his job as an agent. Alex also goes over the PR disasters going on regarding Tom Glavine in Atlanta, and the Nate McLouth trade in Pittsburgh. The "post of the day" is handed out as well. www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. | 6/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Terry Francona Wins His 500th Game As Red Sox Manager! | Alex analyzes the Red Sox's recent lineup change, and Daisuke Matsuzaka. Alex states that Daisuke has "self-elected wildness," and explains what that means. Alex also points out a small flaw he sees in Jonathan Papelbon, and states that it may not be a crazy idea anymore for one to talk about the Red Sox cutting the cord with Julio Lugo. Alex again praises Josh Beckett, says that the Red Sox road trip has been a success, hands out the "post of the day," talks about the Nate McLouth trade (this man knows his Pirates), and acknowledges the career of Randy Johnson. Oh, and Terry Francona is the best manager in Red Sox history. Post on the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 6/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, And The Pitching Staff May Be Pois | Alex gives his analysis on the most recent David Ortiz struggles, and though he commends the Red Sox for their handling of the issue, he speculates when another measure to get Ortiz back on track will occur. Alex also recaps the latest weekend series against the Blue Jays, defends his opinion that Jacoby Ellsbury is a catalyst for the Red Sox, and tries to look at the positives of what has been thus far a disappointing Red Sox road trip (the starting pitching is coming into place). The "post of the day" is handed out, and the show closes with the "Around the League" segment, where Alex states that the media's baseball East Coast bias is simply because the East Coast baseball teams are far more interesting than the West Coast baseball teams. Post on the boards free of charge at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards. | 6/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Is Dropped In The Lineup, Is A DL Stint Next? | Alex recaps the first three of four games against the Minnesota Twins, and tells you why he isn't in a hurry to trade Brad Penny. Alex also brings up the slight drop in Jonathan Papelbon's performance, as though it's nothing to panic about, it's something to keep your eye on. Alex also sings the praises of Jacoby Ellsbury, who is now as legitimate a leadoff center fielder as there is, and also dissects the move to drop David Ortiz in the lineup. Alex wraps up the show by going "Around the League," and talking about the falling Blue Jays, mediocre Cubs, and All Star Game hypocrisies. Get Without A Curse early on www.thesportsstuff.com | 5/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Red Sox, Though Not Everything Has Gone Right, Lead The | It's 1/4 through the season, and the Red Sox, though not everything has gone right, lead the AL East. Alex recaps the Sox's series over the weekend against the Mets in entertaining fashion, and also dismisses any trade conversation regarding a defensive-minded shortstop coming to Boston. Alex also runs down the Red Sox 1/4 through the season, and yet again addresses David Ortiz. If the wrist is still bothering him, the next step is a DL stint. The "post of the day" is handed out as well. | 5/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka Off The DL For A Weekend Series Against Th | Alex talks about the finale of American Idol...only for the first two minutes, don't worry. Then it's all baseball, as Alex recaps the first two games against the Blue Jays, and shares his experience from his first game at Fenway in 2009. Alex also states that David Ortiz hitting a home run on Wednesday is hopefully the start of a tear, as it's within the Red Sox's best interest for Ortiz to hit, because finding a replacement is more difficult than people may think. Alex hands out the "post of the day," talks about the red hot Yankees and Brewers, the horrendous Nationals bullpen, and previews the Red Sox's weekend series against the Mets! New email: Alexredsox076@aol.com. | 5/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Sits For The Weekend, And Only Time Will Tell Wh | Alex recaps a disappointing west coast road trip for the Red Sox, and tells you about the importance of this upcoming series at Fenway against the Blue Jays. Alex also dives into the benching of David Ortiz, and states that though it may just be putting a band-aid on a gunshot wound, at least it's a start. Alex wraps up the show by going "Around the League," and hands out the "post of the day" in the process. | 5/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Baseball Prospectus' Steven Goldman Talks About The Hot | Alex recaps the Red Sox's latest few games against the Angels, and also gives an update on the injuries that they're facing. Alex also interviews Steven Goldman of the Baseball Prospectus. Steven joins Alex for the "Around the League" segment. | 5/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Manny Ramirez Testing Positive Doesn't Taint Anything | Alex leads off the show by talking Manny Ramirez's positive test, and why it doesn't taint anything in regards to his career accomplishments. Alex also asks the question, "is a clean game even attainable, and have we ever seen one?" Alex recaps the Red Sox's weekend series against the Rays, and goes over the latest injury and roster news. In addition, Alex hands out the "post of the day," and talks about an All Star Game voting campaign involving the Nationals and AAA outfielder Lastings Milledge. | 5/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz: Any Sign Is A Good Sign | Alex recaps the Red Sox's latest series against the Yankees, and further explains the differences in how the two organizations have operated over the past few years. Alex also looks ahead to this weekend's series against the Rays at Fenway, goes "Around the League," and hands out the "post of the day." Post on the message boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 5/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard Times Talks David Or | Alex interviews Jon Couture of the New Bedford Standard Times. Alex and Jon discuss David Ortiz's struggles, the lack of innings from the starting rotation, and how given all of that, the Red Sox still look to be in pretty good shape. Alex also recaps this past weekend's series against the Rays, and previews this week's two game series against the Yankees in New York. Alex hands out the "post of the day," and gives his uncensored opinion on Selena Roberts' book chronicling Alex Rodriguez. A big thanks to executive producer Dylan Richardson for the new "Without a Curse" theme song! | 5/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jonathan Papelbon's "Struggles": Nothing To Be Alarmed About | This show is posted early and in HD Audio on www.thesportsstuff.com Alex breaks down the Red Sox's latest series against the Cleveland Indians, and addresses the slight concerns regarding Jonathan Papelbon, Brad Penny, and Julio Lugo. Alex also previews the series against the Rays this weekend, hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League." | 4/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Lowell And The Red Sox Roll Through The Yankees For 10 | The Red Sox have won 10 straight games, and Alex hands out the praise! Alex recaps the Sox's series sweep of the Yankees, and what was a perfect 10-0 home-stand. Alex also hands out the "post of the day," and goes "Around the League," where he continues to harp on the weakness of the Yankees' bullpen, and the surprisingly weaknesses of the NL East and Chicago Cubs. | 4/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Ortiz Is Beginning To Hit, As The Red Sox Enjoy A 7 Ga | Alex recaps the Red Sox's latest games, and sends out nothing but praise! The Red Sox are riding a 7 game win streak into a big series this weekend against the Yankees, and David Ortiz is beginning to hit. Alex also goes "Around the League," hands out the "post of the day," and announces the new slogan for the Washington Nationals' segment, "NatsTown." Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show" every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST on 1120 AM WBNW Boston. Live live online at www.wbnw1120.com. | 4/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kevin Youkilis And The Offense Has Capitalized On The Bullpe | Alex recaps the Red Sox's weekend against the Orioles, and shells out high praise for both the bullpen and the lineup (Kevin Youkilis, J.D. Drew, and Jason Bay). Alex also broaches David Ortiz's struggles, and talks about how the need for a big bat is separate from Ortiz's performance. In regards to Ortiz's performance, Alex says though it's certainly been unimpressive, it's still a little too early to panic. Alex hands out the "post of the day," and also debuts the Nationals segment, "NatsTown: Where Impossible is Winning." Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show" tonight (4/20) from 6-7 PM EST on www.wbnw1120.com. | 4/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Daisuke Matsuzaka To The DL: BUT THE WORLD IS NOT ENDING | Alex breaks down the Red Sox's series against the Oakland A's, and the latest Sox news, including Jed Lowrie's and Daisuke Matsuzaka's DL Trips. Alex also goes "Around the League," and hands out the "post of the day." Listen to a special weekday edition of the "Alex Reimer Show" this Monday from 6-7 PM EST live online at www.wbnw1120.com. | 4/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dustin Pedroia Won't Struggle Forever, And Neither Will The | Alex recaps the Red Sox's series against the Angels over the weekend, and advises "Red Sox Nation" to not push the panic button six games into the season. Alex also goes "Around the League," which includes a rant on Rob Dibble and the horrific job he's doing calling Nationals games. Condolences go out to the Nick Adenhart family, and to all the victims of the tragic incident last week. | 4/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Josh Beckett Is In Top Form As Red Sox Baseball Begins | Alex recaps the first two Red Sox games of the year, and analyzes how the team performed against the Rays. Alex also offers his opinion on the "state of Fenway Park," goes "Around the League," and hands out the "Post of the Day." | 4/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Red Sox Open Up To Rain | It's rainy and cold, so it must mean it's baseball season! Alex rants about the MLB schedule-makers, about scheduling Northeast teams to open up at home, and about opening up the season on a Monday afternoon when most people can't watch. Alex also breaks down the Red Sox's 25 man roster, and further explains why he believes the Red Sox are the favorites to win the highly competitive AL East and World Series (it's the pitching!). The show concludes with the "Around the League" segment, where Alex states that the economy will be a major factor across baseball this season. | 4/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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2009 MLB Season Preview | Alex Reimer previews the 2009 MLB season. Alex will tell you who he has finishing where, who he has winning the World Series, and so much more! Alex also dishes on Curt Schilling's retirement, and whether Schilling is a Hall of Famer, and the most "franchise-altering" player in Red Sox history. Get involved in the show, by posting on the boards! | 3/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dave Krieger Of The Denver Post Previews The NL West | Alex Reimer interviews Dave Krieger of The Denver Post. Alex and Dave preview the NL West division. Alex also further "defends" the World Baseball Classic, and much more! Stay tuned next Monday for the "Alex Reimer 2009 Baseball Season Preview." | 3/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rob Blackstien Of RotoRob.com Previews The NL Central | Alex Reimer previews the NL Central with Rob Blackstien of RotoRob.com. Alex also comments on the latest chapter in the never-ending Manny Ramirez saga, and the latest rash of injuries facing the Red Sox (Dustin Pedroia and Julio Lugo). | 3/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Berardino Of The Florida Sun-Sentinel Previews The NL | Alex Reimer previews the NL East with Mike Berardino of the Florida Sun-Sentinel. Alex also interviews the host of the "On the DL Podcast," Dan Levy. Dan and Alex discuss new media, and where all of this podcasting and blogging may be heading... Thanks go out to all who listened to Alex's radio show this Saturday. Listen to the "Alex Reimer Show" live every Saturday from 4-5 PM EST at www.wbnw1120am.com. | 3/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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USS Mariner's Dave Cameron Previews The AL West, And Chad Fi | Alex Reimer interviews Chad Finn of Boston.com. Chad wrote a very controversial article last week regarding WEEI and sports talk radio in Boston. Alex and Chad discuss the problem's with WEEI, and outline a plan for ESPN Radio in Boston to succeed. Alex also previews the AL West with Dave Cameron, one of the founders of ussmariner.com, the leading Seattle Mariners blog on the internet. This Saturday, March 7th, "The Alex Reimer Show" will make its debut on WBNW, 1120 AM in Boston! You can listen live online at www.wbnw1120am.com, or www.youcastr.com. Stay tuned for next week's "Without a Curse," in which Alex will preview the NL East. | 3/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales Previews The AL Central | Alex Reimer interviews Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune. Alex and Mark preview the AL Central division, and briefly talk about the Alex Rodriguez situation, and if we've now found out all we're going to find out about it. Alex also shares a few stories from his Spring Training journey last week, and speaks on the construction of the Red Sox bench, with Mark Kotsay beginning the year on the DL. Next week is the AL West preview! | 2/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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MLB.com's Ian Browne Previews The AL East | Alex Reimer interviews Ian Browne, the Red Sox reporter for MLB.com. Alex and Ian briefly discuss the week's steroid news regarding Alex Rodriguez's "apology," and Miguel Tejada's legal troubles before previewing the AL East. Alex also gives a brief rundown of the previous week's events in Spring Training, including JD Drew's back stiffness, and the plans for Justin Masterson. Alex will be attending both the Yankees' and Red Sox's Spring Training this week! Stay tuned next week for the AL Central preview, and stories from Spring Training. | 2/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Mike Felger Of WEEI Talks Alex Rodriguez, And Sports Media I | Alex Reimer dissects and analyzes the report leaked to "Sports Illustrated" which said that Alex Rodriguez was one of 104 players who tested positive for steroids in Spring Training of 2003. Alex looks at it in a perspective that you will not hear anywhere else. Alex also interviews Mike Felger of WEEI and Comcast Sports Net, and further discusses the news regarding A-Rod, and Felger's many jobs in Boston, including his stint as the afternoon drive host on ESPN Radio. Next week is week 1 of Alex's 6 week, baseball division-by-division preview. Alex and a guest will preview the AL East. | 2/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Boston.com's Chad Finn Talks Red Sox Catching, And Summarize | In this episode, Alex interviews Chad Finn of Boston.com. Alex and Chad discuss the Jason Varitek contract, options for a younger catcher, and the rest of the Red Sox's offseason. Alex also gives his own take on the Varitek contract, and briefly gives his thoughts on Joe Torre's book, The Yankee Years. | 2/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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David Pinto Of The "Baseball Musings" Blog Talks Jason Varit | In this episode, Alex talks with David Pinto of the "Baseball Musings" blog. Alex and David discuss the slow free agent market, and the affect that the economy is having on it. David also dissects the Jason Varitek negotiations, and gives insight into the young catchers whom the Red Sox are targeting via trade. Alex also analyzes the recent Jonathan Papelbon contract extension, and gives the latest Jason Varitek update. | 1/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Varitek Continues To Play "Hardball" With The Red Sox, | Alex let's all of his venom out in this episode! Alex states the case for Jim Rice's Hall of Fame entrance, and criticizes the 28 voters that apparently didn't see Rickey Henderson's Hall of Fame credentials. Alex, in terms of Red Sox related topics, analyzes Kevin Youkilis' recent contract extension, mulls over the latest catching trade rumors, and lays into Jason Varitek. Varitek met with John Henry last week, and Alex gives the "no Varitek bias" take on the negotiations. Much more is discussed as well! | 1/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Karl Ravech Of ESPN Discusses The Format Of "Baseball Tonigh | In this episode, Alex interviews Karl Ravech of ESPN. Alex asks Karl about his role at ESPN, and whether the advent of the MLB Network will affect the way "Baseball Tonight" operates. Alex and Karl also discuss declining World Series ratings, the possible institution of a baseball salary cap, and even "super-agent" Scott Boras. In addition to the Karl Ravech interview, Alex gives his opinion on the Red Sox signings of the past week, and officially clears the air regarding his feelings on Rocco Baldelli. | 1/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Varitek And The Catching Dilemma Is Still Issue Numbe | Alex has returned from Cancun and he has a lot on his mind! In this episode, Alex analyzes the recent Red Sox signings of both Brad Penny and Josh Bard, and if the signing of Bard affects anything regarding Jason Varitek and the Red Sox catching situation. Alex also lays to rest the Hanley Ramirez trade rumors, and assures the listeners that even without Mark Teixeira, the Red Sox are a still a very good baseball team. Alex wraps up the show by going "Around the League," and talks about the Teixeira signing from the Yankees' perspective, and what the signing means for baseball both on and off of the field. In addition to that, Alex mulls over the recent free agent speculation on where Manny Ramirez, Derek Lowe, and Ben Sheets may land. | 1/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jamie Mottram, Blogger Extraordinaire, Talks Media, And Mark | In this episode, Alex goes back to his roots...kind of. Alex interviews Jamie Mottram, whom used to host an internet radio show for AOL Sports, titled "Sports Bloggers Live," which Alex used to frequently call into. Jamie is currently the author of the "Mr. Irrelevant" blog, and the current Senior Editor of Blogs and Community at Yahoo! Sports. Alex and Jamie discuss the changing guard in media, and whether national entities like ESPN are more to blame than blogs for the decline in the newspaper business. Jamie is a Washington Nationals fan, so Alex also asks Jamie to give some background on the Nationals, and why they are pursuing Mark Teixeira. In addition to that, Alex gives his own take on the Teixeira negotiations, and tries to make sense of all the conflicting media reports. Alex closes out 2008 by resurrecting two year-long debates: the future of the catching position, and yes, Manny Ramirez's final days in Boston! Happy holidays! The next edition of "Without a Curse" will be published on January 5th, 2009. | 12/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dan Shaughnessy Of The Boston Globe Talks About The Change I | In this episode, Alex interviews Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe. Alex and Dan talk about the changing landscape in sports media, the changing sports culture in Boston, as well as various hot stove topics. Including the Yankee's signings of CC Sabathia and AJ Burnett, and the Red Sox's pursuit of Mark Teixeira. Alex also gives his take on the Red Sox uniform changes, and warns of the "revenge of the big market teams." | 12/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Steve Buckley Of The Boston Herald Dishes On Jason Varitek, | In this episode, Alex (who's soon to be 16), talks with Steve Buckley of "The Boston Herald." Alex and Steve discuss a variety of topics, including whether the Winter Meetings will produce any actual signings of note, Dustin Pedroia's contract extension, and per the norm, a Jason Varitek debate ensues. Alex also hands out "the post of the day." Post on the message boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards | 12/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Scott Boras: Is He A Villain, Or Simply A Man Who Does His J | Alex would like to thank "Boston Globe Magazine" for mentioning him in the "top 64 Boston-based websites that you must know about." http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2008/11/30/find_join_learn_go_the_world_wide_hub/?page=full In this episode, Alex briefly mulls over the latest Red Sox news, and once again attempts to make his point clear in regards to Jason Varitek, and what he thinks the Red Sox should do about the catching position this offseason. The main topic, however, is Scott Boras, and whether he's a villain, or simply a man who just does his job well. There's not a more talked about figure in baseball this time of year than Boras, but yet, so few people really know anything about him. The show is wrapped up by going "Around the League," where Alex looks at the free agent and trade market may file out, with the Winter Meetings set to begin next week. Post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com! | 11/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tony Massarotti Of The Boston Globe Speaks On The Changing | In this episode, Alex speaks with Tony Massarotti of "The Boston Globe." Alex and Tony talk about the changing landscape of sports media, as Tony recently left "The Boston Herald" to move to an online role at the Globe. Tony and Alex also talk about Dustin Pedroia's winning of the MVP, the Coco Crisp trade, and the latest Red Sox rumors involving the pursuit of Mark Teixeira and Jason Varitek. Alex hands out "the post of the day," and gives his own take on Pedroia's MVP win, and the Crisp trade. Sign up to the boards at www.thesportspodcasters.com/boards! | 11/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Providence Journal's Joe McDonald Talks Jason Varitek, M | In this episode, Alex speaks with Joe McDonald of The Providence Journal, about a variety of hot stove topics, including the Jason Varitek contract negotiations, trade negotiations for a younger catcher, and who else the Red Sox may go after in the free agent market. Alex also hands out the "post of the day." Sign up and post on the boards at www.thesportsstuff.com | 11/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jason Varitek Doesn't Learn Pitching Staffs, He Teaches Them | In this episode, Alex covers the "rumors, rumors, rumors" that you may have heard about over the past week. More specifically, the Jason Varitek situation is looked at, with Alex going over possible Varitek replacements, and what the Red Sox's negotiation strategy should be with Varitek and his agent, Scott Boras. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex mulls over the possible suitors for both CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira. And possibly to your surprise, the Yankees aren't the only team on the list. Sign up and post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com | 11/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WEEI.Com's Alex Speier Outlines The Sox's Offseason Plans | In this “inaugural” episode (it’s not really the first one); Alex speaks with “Baseball America’s” and WEEI.com’s Alex Speier about the Red Sox’s offseason plans, and the use of statistics in baseball journalism. Alex also wraps up the 2008 World Series, and gives you three things that you must look out for throughout this week’s GM meetings. It’s the same “Without a Curse,” that you’ve come to know for the past 3+ years, except it’s just in a different venue. Please sign up to the message boards and participate in the show! | 11/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Just like it always was
Just like at MSR, "Without a Curse" is still the premier Red Sox podcast on the net! Alex offers informed, and intelligent opinions on a variety of Red Sox and baseball topics.
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Alex Reimer is a baseball genius, thats all that needs to be said. If you are not listening to his show and you are any sort of a baseball fan, except a Yankee fan, then you should be. Alex's insights and opinions make my day when I get to hear his take on the latest with speciffically the Red Sox, and also Major League Baseball in general. He is one of my prime sources (3rd to ESPN and MLB network) to hear smart comments and opinions from. Alex is truthful and tells it like it is. My favorite thing about Alex is that he is smart enough to form his own opinions. And even though he is so young I value his opinions more than I do some baseball analysts that get paid. If you are not listening to this show, you should be! Also check out Alex at "TheSportsStuff.com" and "Ucaster.com" He has his own blog with more insightful opinions and you can email him your opinions as well. Alex appreciates all of his listeners and only does "without a curse" for his fans like myself. So check it out!
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I live in Michigan, and as a Die hard red sox fan it is hard to find people to talk to about the red sox. Without a curse lets me have that outlet. It is Intelligent red sox talk, Alex really gets down to what is important and what isnt. Its a great show. When i lived in a dorm, twice a week 5 or so would sit down and listen and then talk about each episode. Subscribe now!
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