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Jun 2024
1h 17m

The Sox Are Fun! With Will Flemming

The Ringer
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Brian recaps the Celtics’ first two draft picks and how they can contribute to the team (0:40). Then, he chats with WEEI’s Will Flemming about the Red Sox’s solid first half of the season, Alex Cora’s great job managing the club, potential trades the Sox could make to bolster the squad, the young players that have made major impacts this season, and more (21:15). Then, Brian answers some listener calls before he and Jamie end with some favorite parts about going to games at Fenway Park (55:10).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Will Flemming

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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