The Red Sox got their spring training schedule underway on Thursday with a big 14-1 win over the Twins, despite not really featuring any of their major leaguers. Bobby Dalbec was the exception to that, and hit a home run in his first at bat. It’s a reminder of what he can do at the plate when he’s on, and why the Red Sox want to start expanding his versatility. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Hitting right before Dalbec in the lineup, and coming in to score on the home run, was Jarren Duran. He’s added some considerable power in recent years, but now the Red Sox want him to get back at least some to using his legs and providing a spark.