Zolak & Bertrand

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start off the final hour by taking calls from listeners and giving their thoughts on the Bruins retiring Patrice Bergeron's jersey.
(12:26) Zo and Beetle defend the argument for dynasties being good for sports, “Greatness is Validated”, eras with dynasties were some of the best. McKone argues that knowing the champion going into the season makes it worse for smaller non-contender franchises.
(27:02) The guys talk about the ongoing Red Sox game and take calls to round out the final hour of the show.
(34:38) Today’s Takeaway.

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(00:00) The crew starts hour 3 with the Red Sox and tries to quantify just how bad this team is.
(4:41) Zolak, Bertrand and McKone go back to the phone lines for your thoughts.
(18:08) Zo and Beetle discuss what the motives may be for the Celtics to keep Jaylen Brown’s name out of trade rumours and the possibility of having Giannis, Tatum, and Brown together.
(26:00) Beetle says thank you to MLB for removing the clock from the Home Run Derby, going back to a swing-based system. Beetle goes to the email for failed ‘This or That’ suggestions.
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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start hour No. 2 discussing why the Patriots won’t stay with natural grass in Gillette after the World Cup. The crew hits the phones for your thoughts.
(15:15) The crew continues to talk about Gillette keeping the grass. Beetle says what he needs to hear from Kennedy and Breslow to restore confidence in the fanbase.
(26:45) Zo and Beetle react to Kyle Boddy leaving the Red Sox. Jeremy Booth rips into Kyle Boddy for treating people poorly.
(33:35) Listener submitted This or That - McFlurry or Frosty.
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(00:00) Zolak & Bertrand start the show by considering if the Celtics could get Giannis without giving up Jaylen Brown. Beetle says the Celtics and Bucks need to make a change after championship wins.
(9:37) Zolak, Beetle, and McKone decide what percentage of Celtics fans are in favor of a Giannis deal. Chris Haynes says Boston is “not a promising destination” for Giannis.
(25:06) We talk about the Red Sox after a shutout loss on the verge of being swept at home, Roman Anthony’s injury, and who Beetle appreciates on this team.
(34:44) Yesterday in Red Sox history. Beetle has ratings for the Red Sox so far this season, Zolak and McKone react to a surprising change. Beetle says this is worse than 2012, this season was easy to prevent.

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(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand start the final hour taking calls from listeners.
(14:20) They continue taking callers and talk about everything we've touched on so far.
(25:46) The guys talk about what Nick Wright said on the Jaylen Brown aspect of the trade.
(34:50) Today’s Takeaway.

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