We are still waiting for the opening of major-league camp, which will come whenever the lockout is lifted, but the good news is minor-league did kick off on Monday. Marcelo Mayer looks to have had a productive winter. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)
Jen McCaffrey looks at some storylines to watch with the opening of minor-league camp. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)
Alex Cora and the rest of the staff are down in Fort Myers as well, though they are hoping to be joined soon by players to actually coach. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Speaking of prospects, the Sox Prospects crew has some scouting updates on names to know in the lowest levels of the system.