Brian talks to the Boston Globe’s Chad Finn about a lackluster MLB trade deadline for the Red Sox, Chaim Bloom’s team-building strategy, and how the clubhouse will react to the lack of action (0:30). Then, they discuss some media news—the new NBA Finals announcers, Mike Gorman’s upcoming final season as Celtics announcer, and who might fill his shoes (41:10). Then, Brian chats with Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr about Patriots training camp, Mac Jones and the new Pats offense under Bill O’Brien, the other AFC East teams, and more (57:45).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guests: Chad Finn and Conor Orr

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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