The Role of Rivas in the Patriots' Offseason

Brian starts by assessing the Patriots’ offseason thus far and how it stacks up with other notable Boston teams' offseasons in recent years (0:30). Then, he chats with NESN’s Lou Merloni about the Red Sox taking two of three in the Bronx, Chris Sale’s injury, the Sox’s young starting pitchers, and more (22:30). Brian ends with some comparisons between the Nuggets and Celtics, and he reacts to the news that the Celtics are hiring Charles Lee as an assistant coach (55:25).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Lou Merloni

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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