Red Sox First-Half Awards With John Berman

Off The Pike with Brian Barrett

Brian chats with CNN’s John Berman about the Red Sox’s first half of the season, and they give out their picks for the team’s MVP, their most fun player, and predict some second-half surprises (0:35). Then, they discuss whether the Sox will make a splash at the trade deadline and if the Sox can make a serious postseason run (37:20). Brian and Jamie end by chatting about the MLB Home Run Derby and NBA Summer league (56:00).

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Host: Brian Barrett

Guest: John Berman

Producer: Jamie McClellan

Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti

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