In case you missed it, the Red Sox did indeed end up adding seven new players to their 40-man roster in order to protect from from the Rule 5 Draft. (Christopher Smith; Mass Live)
It wasn’t just the Rule 5 news that came out on Friday, though. Boston also officially announced their coaching staff, which included the hiring of Will Venable and a new title for Jason Varitek. (Chris Cotillo; Mass Live)
I’d love to see Jon Lester back in a Red Sox uniform too, and I have a pretty good feeling I’m not alone among Red Sox fans.