FORT MYERS, Fla. -- With decisions looming for bullpen and bench spots, the Red Sox have options -- at least for some players.
It's that time of year again, when organizations start to agonize over roster decisions. An overriding factor is often if the player still has Minor League options.
For example, right-hander Heath Hembree's chances of cracking a crowded Boston bullpen competition should be helped by the fact he is out of options.
If Hembree weren't to make the team, the Red Sox would have to designate him for assignment, and it's doubtful he would make it unclaimed through waivers.