Sizing Up the East Contenders. Plus, Sox Predictions With Adam Kaufman.

Brian opens with a potential trade the Patriots could make for star receiver A.J. Brown and why the Celtics duo of Jalen Brown and Jayson Tatum need to win another championship to cement their legacy (0:00). Brian chats with NESN’s Adam Kaufman about the retooled Red Sox rotation, their new infield, and potential breakout candidates (18:00). Then, they try to predict when Tatum might return, discuss his new docuseries with NBC, and assess the Celtics’ top Eastern Conference rivals (44:40). Brian and Jamie end by discussing the NFL offseason and the looming MLB labor battle (1:14:15).

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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Adam Kaufman
Producer: Jamie McClellan