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Are the Boston Red Sox hopeless? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Yahoo Sports senior MLB analyst Jake Mintz and senior MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman discuss how the Boston Red Sox season has unfolded and debate if the team can turn things around with the help of hopeful prospects. Hear the full conversation on the 'Baseball Bar-B-Cast' podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen.
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