Brian starts with a recap of the Bruins' loss to the Maple Leafs, tying the series at one game a piece (0:30). Then, he chats with Red Sox manager Alex Cora about the Sox’s start to the season, how the team has managed to win despite a raft of injuries, Andrew Bailey’s effect on the pitching staff, Ceddanne Rafaela’s move from center field to shortstop, and more (12:20). Brian and Jamie end with a couple listener emails on the Sox and Pats (49:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Alex Cora

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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Alex Cora on the Red Sox’s Start to the Season