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Without A Curse Ep#579: Mike Carp Is The Latest Example Of The Importance Of “Deep Depth”

Inside this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex talks about some of the adversity the Red Sox are battling, both from an injury and scheduling perspective. The Red Sox are 9-6 in June, and have faced all of the top teams in the American League. They will play the Rays and Tigers this week before

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Without A Curse Ep#578: Jon Lester May Not Be As Good As We Think He Is

The Red Sox took two of three games from the Rays this week, winning their fourth consecutive series. Alex takes a look back at the epic (not really) 14 inning win on Monday night, and how the resiliency of this Red Sox team was on full display yet again. They retook the lead twice in

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Without A Curse Ep#577: Daniel Nava And Role Players Are Why Red Sox Lead MLB in Runs Scored

Inside this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex talks about the first place Red Sox, who after taking two of three from the Rangers and Angels last week, have the best record in the AL. Jacoby Ellsbury returned to the lineup this weekend, and is in the midst of an eight game hitting streak. Ellsbury

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Without A Curse Ep#576: Jon Couture Of The New Bedford Standard-Times Says Why Jose Iglesias Will Come Back To Earth

In this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex speaks with Jon Couture of The New Bedford Standard-Times. Alex and Jon discuss the latest chapter in the Biogenesis scandal, and whether MLB’s aggressiveness in attempting to impede PED use is ultimately good or bad for the long-term health of the game. Alex and Jon also talk

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Without A Curse Ep#575: Jose Iglesias Deserves To Stay On The Roster

Inside this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex looks at the still 1st place Red Sox, who took two of three games from the Yankees over the weekend. The Red Sox did it all without Jacoby Ellsbury, who missed this weekend’s series with a groin strain. Ellsbury injured his groin after stealing five bases against

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Without A Curse Ep#574: Cliff Lee Shouldn’t Be On Red Sox Radar At The Trade Deadline

In this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex analyzes the past three games against Red Sox’ “natural interleague rival,” the Phillies, and looks ahead to a meaningful weekend series against the Yankees. The Phillies are teetering on the edge of falling out of playoff contention, and because of that, there is ample speculation that both

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Without A Curse Ep#573: Larry Lucchino Shoulders The Blame For Recent Poor Baseball Decisions

On Memorial Day, the Red Sox stand at 31-20 and lead the AL East. They took three of four games from Terry Francona’s Cleveland Indians over the weekend, and the series was highlighted by two exceptional walk-off wins on Saturday and Sunday. One of the focal points of the offseason was to re-emphasize plate discipline,

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Without A Curse Ep#572: Will Middlebrooks Must Remain The Everyday Third Baseman

Inside this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex provides a comprehensive look at the Red Sox as they head back to Fenway Park to take on the Indians over Memorial Day weekend. It was a successful nine game road trip for the Red Sox, as they went 6-3. However, they dropped two of three games

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Without A Curse Ep#571: Dustin Pedroia’s Greatness Is Under Appreciated

Inside this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex talks about the suddenly red hot Red Sox, as they have won five of six games on their current nine game road trip. Alex talks about two potentially hallmark come from behind wins on Thursday and Friday night, and how though it may sound like a cliche,

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Without A Curse Ep#570: Jon Lester Rescues Red Sox From Losing Skid

In this edition of “Without a Curse,” Alex recaps the first two games against the Rays, and previews the rubber match of the series tonight. Alex talks about how a struggling offense, and those damned catwalks bit the Red Sox in the loss on Tuesday night. There is nothing we can do about how aesthetically

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