Forget what the calendar says. It’s spring time now as the Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers reported to Ft. Myers today. From what GM Theo Epstein said, everyone is present and accounted for.
This is the day we all have been waiting for. Seeing the guys come back and hearing about Red Sox baseball on the local television and radio stations. Honestly, does it get any better than this? Rhetorical question Farley, drop and give me 20.
The elder statesman of the Red Sox, Tim Wakefield, held court this morning on the picnic tables and declared himself ready for 2009.
Justin Masterson tells us we should be excited for this year.
Justin Masterson drives a Mini-Cooper
Links and a video with Theo Epstein after the jump.
Theo Epstein talks about the offseason moves and the catching situation.
2.12.09 Spring Training Photo Gallery [Boston Globe]
Some Farrell leftovers from Wednesday [Extra Bases]
Masterson makes history [Full Count]
Clay Buchholz, the mentalist [Extra Bases]
Lowell expected to be ready [ProJo SoxBlog]
Tim Wakefield meets the press [Full Count]
To catch a rising star [ProJo Sox Blog]
Francona on ace, sluggers and more [Extra Bases]
Peace and tranquility on Day 1 [ProJo SoxBlog]
Buchholz “starting over” [WEEI.com]
It’s nice to have peace and tranquility on Day 1 [Full Count]
Gary Marbry has his Red Sox review of Jonathan Papelbon [WEEI.com]
Justin Masterson is the cutest thing I have ever seen. I just want to cuddle with him.