FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Enthused by his team's improved health and an almost entirely new coaching staff, Red Sox owner John Henry said on Monday that it is a mistake to overlook the two-time defending American League East champions.
"I think we are very strong and people are highly underrating this team," Henry said at around the same time the first full-squad workout was getting underway. "If we have the right approach, I think we'll be very successful. I think we have the right team.
"I know people don't like us apparently saying we won the division the last two years, but we had the best offense in the American League the year before last.