(00:00) The guys start the show discussing the Red Sox’s 1-3 start and Rafael Devers’ struggles, with 12 strikeouts so far. Zolak thinks it’s a mental issue. They debate the cause, with Beetle believing Devers will bounce back, but questioning how long it will take.
(12:11) The crew discuss Kristian Campbell’s start to the season and what a potential contract extension might look like. Beetle praises the Red Sox pitching so far. Beetle suggests the team should reassess their hitting coach and believes Rafael Devers wasn’t prepared for the season. Milliken adds that Devers struggled with swing timing over the offseason.
(24:10) The guys talk about the Yankees’ “torpedo bats” breaking records, who’s using them, and how they’re legal. Beetle calls it innovative, while Milliken expects more non-sluggers to use them. Everyone agrees it’s great for baseball and makes the game more exciting.
(37:05) We get a sneak peek of Felger’s interview with Mike Vrabel at the coaches’ meeting in Palm Beach, where Vrabel says he doesn’t consider himself part of Bill Belichick’s coaching tree.
