Coco Crisp: Massive Red Sox Brawl, Spending Racks At the Club, Studying Manny Ramirez

Coco Crisp joins Matt and Chris Young for a conversation with one of the most versatile and underrated center fielders of his generation. The 2007 World Series champion played 15 seasons across Cleveland, Boston, Oakland, and Kansas City and his journey to get there was anything but straightforward. Coco opens up about growing up in Inglewood during the 90s and how a near-robbery involving his father and a stray hubcap became the moment that changed his family's life forever. He talks about his career progression, starting as a shortstop, moving to the outfield and becoming one of the premier defenders of his era. He dives deep into his time in Boston, explaining what it was like to step in and fill Johnny Damon's place. He retells the story of his all out brawl with James Shields and the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008. Finally, Coco recalls his time in Oakland and the end of his career in Cleveland where he fell just short of a World Series Championship in his final MLB game. New DraftKings Customers turn five bucks into two hundred in total bonuses, paid over 21 days. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using dkng.co/dugout or through my promo code DUGOUT. #DKPartner GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, 800-327-5050/visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 800-981-0023 (PR). Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. On behalf of Boothill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. Predictions offer void in NY. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ deposit req. Trade $5, get $200 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry) issued as $50 increments every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days; or bet $5, get $200 Bonus Bets instantly (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). 7 days = 168hrs. Rewards are non-withdrawable. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Ends 6/28/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. 00:00 Intro & How "Coco" Got His Name 00:35 Growing Up in Inglewood in the 90s 07:18 Four High Schools & the Shootout That Changed Everything 11:28 Getting Drafted, the Minor Leagues & Not Knowing What You Don't Know 17:30 Arriving in Cleveland — Jim Thome, Ellis Burks & CC Sabathia as a Rookie 22:12 The Hollywood Lifestyle, One Rolls Royce & a Credit Card Bill He Still Regrets 25:05 Stepping Into Johnny Damon's Shoes in Boston 28:49 The Brawl — What His Dad Told Him the Night Before 34:11 The Red Sox Clubhouse: Manny, Papi, Pedroia & Tito 35:56 Oakland, Rickey Henderson & the Bernie Lean 43:50 The Wall Injury That Changed Everything 45:47 Returning to Cleveland — Game 7 of the World Series on His Birthday 47:35 Knowing When It's Time to Walk Away 51:11 Rickey Stories & Quick Hitters