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Gordo and Sammy go for attempt number two at the Wasabi Challenge on the Baseball Isn't Boring show with Rob Bradford on WEEI with questions about Reese McGuire and Jarren Duran.

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Even though it was mostly expected, fans are disappointed to see the Red Sox lose their series in Baltimore to the powerful Orioles. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat start looking into the future about how guys like Jarren Duran will work and how players like Masataka Yoshida could be squeezed out. The guys then talk potential trade packages that could salvage the short-term future and preview the battle of the mid-level squads at Fenway with the Detroit Tigers.

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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday that Kenley Jansen will most likely be traded by the Red Sox by the trade deadline. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if this is a good move for Craig Breslow to make and how sooner or later should Boston wait to accept an offer. The guys also wonder if there are any other closers in the MLB like Jordan Romano that could make it hard for the current Sox closer to be dealt.

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Turns out this weekend was wild for the Red Sox despite losing two out of three games at home to the Milwaukee Brewers. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat look back on the pitching front including Kutter Crawford seemingly coming back down to earth and Garrett Whitlock's surgery options. The guys also dive into the report that Kenley Jansen's time in Boston is coming to an end and preview a divisional battle in Baltimore with the Orioles.

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Tanner Houck has sustained his strong pitching through the season so far that has many wondering if he should be the team's ace. Gordo, Sammy, and Pat debate if Houck should be at the top of the Red Sox starting rotation and how they would rank the starting five including Brayan Bello and Nick Pivetta.

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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Jonathan Papelbon is heading into the Red Sox Hall of Fame next week, which on its own would be a great reason to have the friend of Baseball Isn't Boring on the podcast once again. But there is so much more. Rob Bradford teams up with Pap once again, this time to reflect on his path to Red Sox immortality, along with some pointed commentary on how relievers are being used. The former closer has taken issue with some things that are being done and said when it comes to today's bullpens and how they are being managed. As always, Papelbon is a must-listen.

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