Brian shares his four reasons that the Celtics can win the title with NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Giles, and they also discuss the Patriots’ QB drama (0:30). Next, Brian chats with ITM’s Steve Perrault about Week 1 of the Red Sox’s season, Chris Sale’s up-and-down start against the Tigers, Raffy Devers and Adam Duvall’s hot starts, and more (38:30). Finally, Brian answers a couple mailbag questions (1:20:30).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: Tom Giles and Steve Perrault

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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