In the big picture, the Red Sox are in solid shape heading into the winter. They have a strong lineup built around a young and emerging core -- one that will now be led by Dustin Pedroia -- and the entire 2016 starting rotation is under contract for next season. Just a year ago, Boston was trying to emerge from consecutive last-place finishes. Trying to maintain success seems like a less daunting task, particularly when you look at the roster.
"It's a huge reason of why I came here," said Red Sox lefty David Price.