Podcast appearances and mentions of felix doubront

Esta semana el venezolano campeón de serie mundial Felix Doubront platica con nosotros acerca de su carrera, las anécdotas de su debut en grandes ligas y su sentir de jugar para nuestro equipo. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mayos-de-navojoa/support

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No te pierdas esta entrevista con el lanzador Felix Doubront, ex grandes ligas y ganador de una Serie Mundial con las Medias Rojas de Boston. Una EXCLUSIVA de Con Las Bases Llenas.

4/4/16 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live! Follow us on Twitter @sporer @enosarris @jasoncollette Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play Luke Gregerson named closer in HOU (7:45) What to do w/Ken Giles? (8:28) What % of FAAB? (13:00) Felix Doubront to DL already (14:37) Madison Bumgarner walks five (20:30) Quick Takeaways from Yesterday’s […]

The A's named Felix Doubront their fifth starter. MLB.com's Alyson Footer caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out how he beat out Jesse Hahn and why Billy Butler is ready to bounce back in 2016.

How is the dry Arizona heat affecting the Athletics hurlers? MLB.com's Matt Waymire caught up with Athletics reporter Jane Lee to find out where Felix Doubront fits into the pitching staff, how the rest of the pitching staff is shaping up, and update Jarrod Parker's decision to rehab.

Episode 161 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Jason Collette and Nicholas Minnix play a little “Guess who leads the league in. …” before they discuss, among other items, Adam Dunn to the Oakland Athletics; Andy Wilkins; Dilson Herrera; Felix Doubront; Justin Masterson (or, more appropriately, his potential replacements); […]

Rob Bradford is joined by Red Sox pitchers Rubby De La Rosa and Felix Doubront to talk about their abilities, mindset and history as teammates. The duo explains their goals and their approach to social media. It was 10 solid minutes with Rubby and the man they call "Doubie." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite another disappointing week, the Red Sox shouldn’t be ready to sell yet. The first two and a half months of the season have been disastrous from an offensive perspective, but this is essentially the same team that won the World Series last year. It’d be unwise to allow 10 weeks of data overturn the perception of this franchise. Now, there doesn’t appear to be a panacea for the Red Sox’s offensive woes. The simplest solution would be improved performances from David Ortiz and Dustin Pedroia, as they’ve failed to carry the club for the bulk of the season. Alex recaps the series in Baltimore, in which the Red Sox only scored one run in three games. Brandon Workman and Rubby De La Rosa started two of these games, and remain in what may soon be a crowded rotation for the time being. Felix Doubront started two games in Triple-A last week, and Clay Buchholz started one. John Lackey’s future was a topic of discussion last week, as he made some ambiguous comments about whether he would be willing to play for the league minimum in 2015. It’s difficult to read too deeply into something that Lackey said about his contractual situation in mid June, but it would behoove both he and the team to use his club option for next season as a bargaining chip to work out a long-term extension. The Red Sox need Lackey in the rotation, and he likes playing here. Alex also discusses the four-game set against Terry Francona’s Indians, which couldn’t have ended on a more sour note – the Red Sox went 1-15 with runners in scoring position Saturday and Sunday. In the “Around the League” segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and breaks down just how good Masahiro Tanaka has been this year. The Rangers’ almost historic injury woes, and Phillies’ general manager Ruben Amaro’s almost historic level of stupidity are talked about, too. Email Alex at ajreimer0@gmail.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Read Alex all week on BostInno.com, and listen to him Fridays from 3-6 p.m. on Glenn Ordway’s “Big Show Unfiltered.”

Episode 130 The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is now live! Eno Sarris and Nicholas Minnix discuss the Rays’ bullpen, Andrew Heaney, the Rockies’ rotation now that Juan Nicasio has been demoted, the Red Sox’s rotation with Felix Doubront and Clay Buchholz nearing returns but two youngsters pitching well, Jake Marisnick, and […]

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps a rather disappointing week for the Red Sox. The club dropped two out of three games to the Yankees last week, as Jacoby Ellsbury led the way with a multitude of extra-base hits and stellar defensive plays. It's obvious that the Red Sox were going to miss Ellsbury this year. But the team likely won't miss Ellsbury in the latter years of his seven-year, $153 million contract, which is why Ben Cherington didn't overextend himself for his services last winter. The Red Sox starting pitching and defense has largely been abominable over the last week, which is worrisome. It's almost as if Clay Buchholz and Felix Doubront have served as walking advertisements as to why it's imperative for the Red Sox to retain Jon Lester past this season. Xander Bogaerts' struggles defensively at shortstop shouldn't come as a surprise, because many scouts believed that was the weak point in his game. Still, Bogaerts' misplays at shortstop illustrate that the Red Sox would've been better off signing Stephen Drew to play the position this year. There would've been more than enough at-bats to go around for Bogaerts, Drew and Middlebrooks. Speaking of Middlebrooks, he and Shane Victorino returned to the lineup late last week. At the least, the two players should add some stability to the batting order. The top of the Red Sox lineup has been atrocious this season, as the team's lead-off hitters have gone 20-105. Victorino should help rectify that, and immediately improve the outfield defense. Alex also recaps the series in Toronto over the weekend, and highlights the poor run support Lester has received thus far. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex provides a closer look at the competitive AL East. No team has run away with the division in April, as injuries have seemingly affected every club. Albert Pujols hit his 500th home run last week, and though it didn't receive a lot of media coverage, the Angels have to be pleased that he is healthy and producing this season. There may be hope for that 10-year, $240 million contract after all. Alex was troubled by Royals manager Ned Yost's comments over the weekend about how he thinks relievers should be used. Apparently, he only wants to use closer Greg Holland in tie-games on the road that "matter." Okay, then. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexReimer1. Email him at ajreimer0@gmail.com. Read Alex all week on BostInno.com, and listen to him Fridays from 3-6 p.m. EST on Glenn Ordway's "Big Show Unfiltered."

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex previews the AL West with Astros beat writer, Evan Drellich, of the Houston Chronicle. Alex and Evan talk about the excitement surrounding some of the young talent in Astros' camp, and whether or not the club's apparent strategy of "tanking" in 2013 will result in an expedited rebuilding process. Alex also asks Evan about Comcast SportsNet Houston's bankruptcy, and how much of an affect those proceedings will have on the Astros' finances. The Mariners signed Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million contract this winter, but still may not be ready to compete. Alex and Evan discuss the Mariners' roster, and wonder if it's deep enough to last through a 162-game season. It was a relatively quiet offseason for the Angels, who are looking to rebound in 2014. Even with all of the money being spent around the game, eight more years of that Albert Pujols contract still looks like quite the albatross (but hey, at least Mike Trout will make Angels games must watch experiences). Alex and Evan both believe the A's and Rangers are best positioned to win the AL West this season, and discuss which team made more substantial additions this winter. If the Rangers fail to make the postseason for a third consecutive year, Ron Washington's job could be in jeopardy. The Red Sox played their first televised game of the spring Sunday, with possible new sideline reporter Elle Duncan featured on the telecast. Felix Doubront tossed two scoreless innings, which is a very positive sign. It's important for Doubront to build off his terrific performance out of the bullpen in the World Series, and start off the spring strong. Alex covered the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference over the weekend for BostInno, and had the opportunity to briefly speak with Bill James about the Red Sox player personnel philosophy. Bill says the Red Sox value intangible factors, even though they're unquantifiable by nature. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex continues to talk about his experiences at the conference last weekend. It's apparent that analytics are the present in professional sports, as every major decision maker uses them when deciding how to run franchises from both an on-field and off-field perspective. Those who don't understand analytics and cover professional sports are doing their readers, listeners and viewers a disservice. Anyone who doesn't grasp advanced metrics isn't able to properly analyze the league he or she is covering, because they have no idea how decisions are made. That's why it's a shame FOX has seemingly decided to hire Harold Reynolds as Tim McCarver's replacement. The gleefully statistically ignorant Reynolds is an affable personality, but will likely offer little in-terms of insightful content. Email Alex at ajreimer0@gmail.com, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

The World Series is tied up at two games a piece, as a full team effort lifted the Red Sox over the Cardinals in Game 4. Inside this edition of 201CWithout a Curse,201D Alex recaps Games 2, 3 and 4 and previews the rest of the series. The Red Sox beat themselves in Game 2, as the game-winning score on Craig Breslow2019s errant throw to third base. Breslow has been awful in the series, and should no longer pitch in high leverage situations. Game 3 was arguably the craziest ending to a World Series game ever, as no sport fan likes to see a game decided by a technicality (unless it2019s the tuck rule). But though Jim Joyce2019s obstruction call is how the Red Sox lost the game, it2019s not why they lost the game. The game was lost because Jarrod Saltalamacchia decided to launch a throw to third base when he had no chance of getting the base runner. The game was also because John Farrell apparently has no idea what a double switch is, as he had Brandon Workman bat in the top of the ninth of a tie game in the World Series. If Farrell had wanted Workman to pitch in the bottom of the ninth, he should2019ve subbed out Saltalamacchia for Ross in the bottom of the eighth, and had the pitcher and catcher2019s spots flipped in the order (Saltalamacchia had struck out to end the top of the eighth 2026SURPRISE, SURPRISE). What2019s even weirder, though, is that Farrell removed Workman after he allowed a bloop single to Yadier Molina in the ninth. So if Farrell was going to go to Koji Uehara in the inning anyway, he should2019ve had Mike Napoli pinch-hit for Workman in the top of the frame and then removed him once the bottom of the ninth came around. The decision to let Workman bat while Napoli sat on the bench was inexcusable, and hardly confidence inducing. Farrell has had a shoddy postseason. One of Farrell2019s crutches has been keeping Jonny Gomes in the starting lineup even though he2019s slumping. It2019s ironic, then, that Gomes was the hero on the one night he almost sat. Gomes was inserted into the lineup 90 minutes before Game 4, as Shane Victorino was scratched because of a bad back. After an impassioned speech from David Ortiz prior to the inning, Gomes launched a three-run homer off Cardinals reliever Seth Maness. The Red Sox have had a knack this postseason for coming up big when one would least expect it, and Gomes fit that bill on Sunday night. Clay Buchholz battled through four gritty innings of one-run ball, and is deserving of an apology from every sports talk radio caller out there. The notion that professional baseball players ask out of World Series games because they 201Cdon2019t want it201D is asinine. Maybe Buchholz2019s severely diminished velocity on Sunday will finally convince people that he2019s actually hurt. Felix Doubront picked up Buchholz, and tossed two and two-third scoreless innings out of the bullpen. It2019s amazing that he said he 201Cwasn2019t comfortable201D in a bullpen role just one month ago. John Lackey pitched a scoreless eighth inning of relief, and Koji Uehara nailed down his sixth save of the playoffs in the ninth inning. Uehara picked off pinch-runner Kolten Wong to end the game, leaving the tying run, Carlos Beltran, at the plate. Games 5, 6 and possibly 7 should be terrific. This is what it2019s all about. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of 201CWithout a Curse,201D Alex recaps the final series of the regular season and attempts to put this 97 win campaign in context before the postseason begins on Friday. If the Red Sox are eliminated in the first round, it will be a disappointment, but it won2019t be a disappointing season. Given where expectations were at the start of the year, finishing with the best record in the American League and advancing to the playoffs has to be considered a success regardless of how it ends. Still, expectations should be high, as this team has proven itself to be the best in the league through the six-month season. The Red Sox should be expected to win against all three of the Rays, Rangers or Indians. If the Red Sox are eliminated early, it will look awfully like the eighth inning did on Saturday night. Junichi Tazawa and Craig Breslow couldn2019t keep the Red Sox lead intact, and surrendered two runs in the frame. Felix Doubront struggled out of the bullpen on Sunday, and has shown little interest on pitching as a reliever in October. Doubront has the talent to continue to progress in his career, but he has a long way to go in terms of maturity. In the 201CAround the League201D segment, Alex gives a final look at the AL East standings, and gives a season memoriam on the Yankees. It2019s difficult to look at anything in a genuine light in the era of cynicism, but Alex says Mariano Rivera2019s final appearance at Yankee Stadium last Thursday was one of those moments that every sports fan has to be appreciate. It was indelible memory for all involved, and outweighs any chair made of broken bats, sandcastle or anything else Rivera received on his farewell tour. Bud Selig officially announced he would retire after the 2014 season last week. Alex briefly talks about Selig2019s decision, and says Selig has done a lot more good than bad in his tenure as commissioner. We will be privy to three elimination games in a three-day span thanks to the new wild card system this week. Enjoy! Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex takes a look at the slumping Red Sox, who have lost eight of their last 13 games. The Red Sox dropped the series finale to the Yankees on Sunday night, as Ryan Dempster's poor pitching cost them the game. Dempster gave us great theatre when he hit A-Rod in the second inning. Unfortunately, he also surrendered a home run to A-Rod and couldn't last through six innings. Alex talks about Dempster's continued struggles, and how there is now some concern with the back end of the rotation. Felix Doubront has struggled in his last two starts as well, all the while Clay Buchholz is "nearing a simulated game." It is becoming increasingly frustrating that Buchholz still doesn't seem all that close to returning, especially because the team could use him at the top of the rotation. The Red Sox' struggles against left-handed pitching continued over the weekend, as the Sox struggled to hit Mark Buehrle on Thursday and Andy Pettitte on Friday. Alex says though Will Middlebrooks has been quite good since returning to the club, Mike Napoli's and Dustin Pedroia's offensive struggles have held the team back. It is imperative for Napoli and Pedroia to break out of their slumps, as they're the two most important right-handed bats on the team. Speaking of Napoli, he has missed the past two games with a foot injury. If he is placed on the DL, there is speculation that Xander Bogaerts could make his debut on the west coast. The problem is, with Middlebrooks playing so well, there may not be a place to play him. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, and previews the most important Red Sox road trip of the year (Adrian Gonzalez would not be a fan of this travel itinerary). We'll learn a lot about this team with how they respond against the Giants beginning tonight. The logistics of implementing instant replay in baseball, and Charlie Manuel's unceremonious firing are discussed as well. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps this past weekend's series against the Yankees and looks ahead to this week's massive four game series against the Rays. Mike Napoli delivered with a walk-off home run to end a nearly five hour marathon of a game on Sunday night, as the Red Sox came through with their ninth walk-off win of the season. It was another win that speaks to the resiliency of this team. But still ... the game was way too long! Enough is enough. Alex talks about the games on Friday and Saturday night, and the continued excellence of Felix Doubront and John Lackey. Andrew Bailey was far from excellent when he was on the mound this season, and late Friday afternoon it was reported he would miss the rest of the season with his shoulder injury. He will have season ending surgery on Wednesday. Alex discusses the path the Red Sox should take towards improving the bullpen at the trade deadline, and how much help will have to come internally. Clay Buchholz is visiting Dr. James Andrews today for his "peace of mind." If the diagnosis on Buchholz remains uncertain, does Ben Cherington have an obligation to acquire a starting pitcher to replace him? Theoretically, Jon Lester could be that replacement, but if Lester doesn't pitch well his next few times out, there could be a hole at the top of the rotation. This season was about building for the long-term, but it's rare when a team has the best record in the league... Dustin Pedroia has been a large part of the team's success this season, and it's been rumored that he and the Red Sox are discussing a long-term contract extension. Though long-term contracts are intrinsically risky, Alex says it would be the right move to extend Pedroia now. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex takes a close look at the AL East standings, and examines just how well the Rays are playing. The Rays swept the Blue Jay this weekend, who will take on the Dodgers this week. That's important to note, because unlike the Jays, the Dodgers have turned their season around. Alex says the Dodgers, even with their early season struggles, may still be the scariest team in the National League. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of "Without a Curse," Alex recaps the past three games against the Rays, including an eventful walk-off win on Tuesday night. The Red Sox now have six walk-off wins on the season, which shows the resiliency this club possesses. However, Jonny Gomes was put in a position to hit a walk-off home run because closer Andrew Bailey blew the save. Even though Felix Doubront had only thrown 93 pitches through eight innings, Farrell went to his closer to finish the job. One can argue with Farrell's logic, but he was following the game's conventional wisdom. Most, if not all managers would've done the same thing. Bailey could not complete the job, and his recent struggles continue. The Red Sox seem ripe to trade for a veteran set-up man or closer at the trade deadline... Except, Alex says the Red Sox should look to promote from within to try to improve the back end of the bullpen. The Red Sox have plenty of arms in the high minor leagues who could be factors in the second half of the season. Trading for veteran relievers is a risky proposition. As other teams have shown, often times it is best to solve bullpen issues in-house. Alex also talks about the potential ramifications of Clay Buchholz' DL stint, another solid Alfredo Aceves spot start and the argument for playing Jose Iglesias everyday. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the AL East standings, where the Blue Jays are the hottest team in baseball. Plus, with the way the Marlins are handling Jose Fernandez this season, it is abundantly clear Jeffrey Loria has no intentions of building a long-term winner in Miami like he promised last offseason. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

Inside this edition of 201CWithout a Curse,201D Alex looks at a Red Sox team that is still in first place, but has lost five of their last six games. Alex first talks about the carryover from the allegations against Clay Buchholz last week, and the recent reports of Buchholz doctoring the baseball with a combination of sunscreen and rosin. Another chapter in the saga will be written this weekend, as Buchholz takes the mound against 2026 THE BLUE JAYS! The Red Sox walked off with the win on Monday night against the Twins, and Stephen Drew was the hero. Alex declares the Drew vs. Iglesias argument to be over, and says rationality won out. Don2019t look now, but Drew is actually even having a better season than Albert Pujols is2026 Joel Hanrahan, after blowing the save on Monday night, has been placed on the DL for the second time this season. Though it2019s early to make a definitive judgment, Alex asks if the Red Sox may wind up spending more money to replace Jonathan Papelbon at closer than it would2019ve cost to keep him. Unfortunately, it looks as if it may be trending in that direction. Speaking of trends, Felix Doubront has seemed to be trending out of favor with John Farrell and the Red Sox, as Allen Webster took his turn in the rotation this week. Webster pitched poorly, so it is unlikely he will remain in the rotation. But, the Red Sox may have sent Doubront a strong message with this recent demotion. David Ortiz2019 hit streak came to an end on Wednesday night, but the PED suspicion is only beginning. Alex says it2019s fair to ask that question of Ortiz, just as it2019s fair to ask that question of any athlete today. In the 201CAround the League201D segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings, and talks about how a troubling early season trend with the Rays. He also sends well wishes to JA Happ, who was hit in the head with a line drive on Tuesday night. The day is coming when pitchers will wear helmets on the mound, and incidents like these should begin to expedite that process. The need for instant replay, Roy Halladay2019s pending surgery and the Angels continuing struggles are talked about as well. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Alex finished his sophomore year of college this week, so 2026 yeah. He just wanted you all to know that for some reason.

The Red Sox could not fulfill the role of spoiler against the Orioles this weekend at Fenway Park, as they dropped two of three games to the O's. Alex discusses the three game series, which saw the Orioles continue their string of dominance in extra innings games, the continued emergence of some key elements of the Red Sox bullpen, and Felix Doubront put forth arguably his best start of the season. Alex also talks about the news that the Red Sox are planning to hire additional personnel to work alongside Ben Cherington this winter. Is this a threat to Cherington's autonomy, or just another resource? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex looks at the tight AL East standings, where the Yankees are still on top. The Yankees escaped with an extra-innings win on Saturday, a win that may have sealed the deal in regards to guaranteeing a postseason birth. Plus, the time has come for Ichiro to go off... Alex also tackles the debate about the AL MVP, and says though Miguel Cabrera (AL Triple Crown candidate) is having a historic season, Mike Trout is the better player and thus should be the MVP. The extreme, and unorthodox training techniques the Pirates employ among their prospects are discussed as well. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards

The Red Sox, though mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, can take solace in the fact they've also eliminated the Rays from realistic playoff contention. Then again, the Red Sox also lost 13-3 on Wednesday night... Alex recaps the first three games against Tampa Bay, including the growth of Ryan Lavarnway as a defensive catcher, and Mauro Gomez's impressive late season performance. Plus, Felix Doubront earned his first win since July 23rd this week. Wednesday night's game was a debacle, however, as the Red Sox lost by 10 runs. Alex recaps the atrocities displayed during the game including Daisuke's continued horribleness, Alfredo Aceves' first appearance in a week, and the continuation of Daniel Bard's meltdown. It's time to shut Bard down. In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings, as the Yankees saw the return of Andy Pettitte on Wednesday while simultaneously receiving negative news on Mark Teixeira's rehab. Plus, Alex further explains his support behind the two-team wild card format, even though it does reward mediocrity. Yunel Escobar took to the field last Saturday with the homophobic Spanish phrase, "tu eres maricon" written on his eyeblack. He has been suspended three games without pay for his actions. Alex explains what the Escobar incident says about the homophobic culture that still pervades Major League Baseball clubhouses, and teams. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards.

Alex speaks with Steve Buckley of The Boston Herald about the streaking (well, kind of ) Red Sox, and whether it is now time to stop harboring ill feelings about this ball club. If one continues to dwell on the negatives from last September, is he robbing himself from enjoying some of the endearing qualities about this current team? Alex and Buck also talk about the decision to still not place Dustin Pedroia on the DL, the most recent Kevin Youkilis trade rumors, and how much credit Bobby Valentine deserves for his bullpen management. The three game series against the Blue Jays is recapped, with Alex contrasting two outstanding performances from the starting rotation (Clay Buchholz and Felix Doubront), and one horrible performance from the rotation (Daniel Bard). With Daisuke Matsuzaka's return once again imminent, is it time to place Bard on the DL and send him to the minor leagues for a couple of weeks? Or should he be moved to the bullpen immediately? In the "Around the League" segment, Alex analyzes the AL East standings and talks about the biggest stories from the weekend. He also says why the new CBA will ruin the draft process this year and for years to come. Post on the message boards at www.thesportsstuff.com/boards. Signing up is free, quick, and easy. Email Alex at areimer@bu.edu, and follow him on Twitter @AlexReimer1.

The crew makes up for lost time by recording their longest podcast to date. Topics discussed include the first month of short-season and rookie ball, the polarizing Che-Hsuan Lin, the Sox catching logjam, and Ryan Kalish's immediate and long-term future. We also had the pleasure welcoming guest Mike Newman from ScoutingtheSally.com. He joined us to talk about Greenville's current prospects. Players discussed: Che-Hsuan Lin, Ryan Lavarnway, Jose Garcia, Madison Younginer, Roman Mendez, Ryan Kalish, Michael Almanzar, Reymond Fuentes, Derrik Gibson, Chris McGuiness, Felix Doubront, and Daniel Nava.