It’s officially the second half of the season for the Boston Red Sox and they enter it with a 10 game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees. The Red Sox had a lead last year entering the second half as well and we all know what happened. First thing I want you to do is erase that from your memory bank. This is a different team than last year. Plus the schedule after the break this year is a little bit easier, at least on paper. As the Red Sox prepare to take on the Blue Jays tonight, let’s take a look at the headlines from the Boston area media on this much cooler Thursday morning here in Red Sox Nation.

Dice-K rolls into Pittsfield. [Boston Dirtdogs via Berkshire Eagle]

For 2nd Half, Pop The Question. [Hartford Courant]

Dice-K feels at home. [Boston Globe]

Short story goes on and on, and on… [Boston Herald]

Health of Sox key to season. [Pro Jo]

There’s some work left. [Boston Globe]

Second helpings: Sox hope to enjoy a feast of healthy portions. [Boston Herald]

Praise for glove work centers around Crisp. [Boston Globe]

For more headlines and stories, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Hartford Courant, and Providence Journal websites.