Every year prior to spring training really getting started, they rank the top 100 players in baseball over at MLB. On this year’s list, four Red Sox made the cut. (Conor Roche; Boston.com)
Over the last few seasons, largely due to a lack of depth at the area, the team has flirted with putting Darwinzon Hernandez back in the rotation. This year, they plan to use him all year strictly as a late-inning arm. (Chris Cotillo; Mass Live)
Most of the attention in the dugout is going to Alex Cora being back as manager, which of course makes sense.