Matt Barnes seems really mad about the Red Sox having given up on him, which is, frankly, a little rich. Look, Matt Barnes had some fine moments for the Red Sox, but he he’s a career middle reliever with an ERA above 4. This isn’t exactly the Dodgers trading away a young Pedro Martinez. (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
Is Adalberto Mondesi going to be healthy on Opening Day after all? We’ve all been assuming he wouldn’t be, but he was on the field yesterday and hasn’t given up hope. (Chad Jennings, The Athletic)
Speaking of guys who know what it’s like to battle through injuries, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck are really excited for this year to go smoother than last.