After winning 5-3 yesterday on a walk-off home run over the Miami Marlins, the Boston Red Sox head north to Tampa, FL for a matchup with their AL East rivals, the New York Yankees.

The first pitch today is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on MLB Network in the Red Sox television market as well as most of the United States. You can also listen to the game on WEEI 93.7 FM/850 AM if your radio dial picks that up. If you live in the Yankees television market, you can watch the game on YES.

Here are tonights’s lineups:

1. Mike Aviles	SS	1. Brett Gardner	CF
2. Dustin Pedroia	2B	2. Russell Martin	C
3. Jacoby Ellsbury	DH	3. Alex Rodriguez	3B
4. Jarrod Saltalamacchia	C	4. Mark Teixeira	1B
5. Will Middlebrooks	3B	5. Raul Ibanez	DH
6. Lars Anderson	1B	6. Andruw Jones	RF
7. Juan Carlos Linares	CF	7. Eduardo Nunez	SS
8. Josh Kroeger	RF	8. Bill Hall	2B
9. Alex Hassan	LF	9. Jayson Nix	LF
Felix Doubront	SP	Ivan Nova	SP

Doubront will be followed by RHP Michael Bowden, RHP Vicente Padilla, RHP Junichi Tazawa, RHP Brandon Duckworth, RHP Will Inman.

Nova will be followed Mariano Rivera and Boone Logan.

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Reggie Jackson: Varitek is no A-Rod [CSN New England]

Kevin Youkilis Looks ‘Like a Totally Different Guy This Spring,’ Poised to Bounce Back for Red Sox [Don Orsillo – NESN.com]

Projecting the Opening Day roster, 1.0 [Extra Bases]

Inning-by-inning on Clay Buchholz [Extra Bases]

Plenty of rings to go around [Extra Bases]

Buchholz works in minor-league game [Projo Sox Blog]

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It was an interesting day yesterday with the Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park.

Josh Beckett struggled with his control early on only to turn in a nice performance on the mound. Andrew Bailey‘s command wasn’t all there in his first spring training game. Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen got ejected. And finally, Pedro Ciriaco hit a two-run walk-off home run in the 10th to give the Red Sox the 5-3 win.

Beckett was all over the place in the first inning as he allowed a hit and plunked two batters. But then he settled down, retiring the next nine batters he faced as he threw 55 pitches in four innings on three days rest. Yes, I said three days rest.

Bobby Valentine and Bob McClure have been having the starters throw on three days rest to build up some arm strength. But as the rotation starts to take shape, they will all start to work on regular rest to get ready for the season.

As for Bailey giving up a run and three hits, I wouldn’t put too much stock in his effort. Coming into a spring training game is not the same as trying to close out a ball game. It’s all about getting the feel and mechanics. While Bailey said he got into his “closers mentality” after giving up a leadoff double, it’s still not the same pressure as trying to close out a one run ballgame at any point during the season.

Ciriaco continues to put together a nice spring as he had two hits yesterday, including the walk-off home run. He’s hitting .545 to lead the Red Sox. Mike Aviles also had two hits while Nick Punto, Cody Ross and Kelly Shoppach each had an RBI in the game.

We’ll be back later with the lineups for tonight’s spring training matchup with the New York Yankees in Tampa, FL. But for now enjoy the overnight links by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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Video: Adrian Gonzalez Talks With Doug Glanville [SOX & Dawgs]

Video: Bobby Valentine Talks With His Former ESPN Colleagues [SOX & Dawgs]

In their defense: How ‘The Fielding Bible’ views Red Sox in the field [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Rest a changeup for Beckett [Boston Globe]

No pain, and some gain for Bailey [Boston Globe]

Andrew Bailey saves best for later [Boston Herald]

Ozzie Guillen’s proficient in profanity [Boston Herald]

How the Red Sox rate [Boston Herald]

Guillen to Bobby V: “Go (bleep) yourself” [Clubhouse Insider]

Ciriaco’s impressive spring continues [CSN New England]

Bailey satisfied with first Red Sox appearance [CSN New England]

Beckett settles down, throws four innings for Sox [CSN New England]

Takeaways from Fort: Beckett goes wild [ESPN Boston]

Ozzie tossed, Valentine waves [Extra Bases]

Red Sox-Yankees I Tuesday night [Extra Bases]

Red Sox postgame notes: In Sox debut, Andrew Bailey ‘switches gears’ [Full Count]

Walk-Off-A-Palooza! [Full Count]

Cody Ross, Nick Punto Bring World Series Pedigree and ‘Bromance’ to Red Sox [NESN.com]

Pedro Ciriaco Relishes Big Game for Red Sox, Credits Winter Ball Adjustments for Strong Spring Training [NESN.com]

Andrew Bailey Finds Silver Lining in Shaky Red Sox Debut [NESN.com]

Fielding Bible’s Dewan endorses Aviles for Red Sox shortstop [Projo Sox Blog]

Beckett makes adjustments after ugly first [Projo Sox Blog]

Bailey has rocky first outing for Sox [Projo Sox Blog]

Ohlendorf impresses in first effort [Projo Sox Blog]

Valentine sarcastically excited for Yankees [Projo Sox Blog]

Bailey feels no pressure replacing Papelbon [RedSox.com]

Sweeney exits with strained left quad [RedSox.com]

After rough first, Beckett has nice recovery [RedSox.com]

Ciriaco having an impressive camp with Boston [RedSox.com]

When Does This Guy Get His Own Show? [Surviving Grady]

Springing some Red Sox predictions [Touching All The Bases]

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Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball teams as well as some of the other sports. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.

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UConn Men’s Basketball links

Iowa State’s Coach ‘Sizes Up’ UConn [Dom Amore – Hartford Courant]

Hoiberg on Kevin Ollie: ‘I’m Proud to Call Him a Friend’ [David Borges – Hartford Courant]

A Closer Look at Iowa State [Kevin Duffy – CT Post]

Previewing Iowa State [Gavin Keefe – The Day]

Hoiberg on Huskies: ‘They’re huge’ [Neill Ostrout – Journal Inquirer]

Shabazz Napier Has Stepped Up For UConn Men [Hartford Courant]

13 Teams In Tournament Would Be Ineligible If Future APR Rules Were In Place [Hartford Courant]

Kevin Ollie, Fred Hoiberg cross paths once again [New Haven Register]

Scouting the UConn Huskies [Cyclone Fanatic]

Iowa State-Connecticut Preview [Midwest Sports Fans]

NCAA Tournament: A Quick Look at the UCONN Huskies [Clones Confidential]

Bracket projection: UConn [ESPN Insider]

South #9 Connecticut Huskies – 20-13, 8-10 Big East [Sporting News]

UConn Women’s Basketball links

It’s Prairie View In Bridgeport [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Samarie Walker On Kentucky-UConn [John Altavilla – Hartford Courant]

Hayes Sidelined With Foot Injury [Rich Elliott – CT Post]

UConn recruit Breanna Stewart wins New York’s Miss Basketball [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

Hayes expecting to be back at practice on Thursday [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

UConn flying under the radar? [Jim Fuller – New Haven Register]

W. Basketball. Huskies Selected As No. 1 Seed In Kingston Region [UConnHuskies.com]

UConn women to play Prairie View in Bridgeport [CT Post]

UConn Women Open NCAA Tournament In Bridgeport Vs. Prairie View A&M [Hartford Courant]

Huskies to play Prairie View in Bridgeport to kick off NCAA tournament [New Haven Register]

UConn Football links

Xavier-Middletown Coach Sean Marinan: Things Are Better With UConn [Desmond Conner – Hartford Courant]

Other UConn related links

Baseball. Rain Washes Out West Coast Finale [UConnHuskies.com]

Baseball. Mazzilli Named BIG EAST Player of the Week [UConnHuskies.com]

M. Track. Men’s Track and Field Indoor Season Comes To A Close [UConnHuskies.com]

W. Track. Huskies Earn Seven All-America Honors At 2012 NCAA Championships [UConnHuskies.com]

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We knew the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team would be a No. 1 seed in the 2012 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. We even knew that they would probably open up first and second round play in Bridgeport, CT at Webster Bank Arena.

The only thing we didn’t know is who their first victim opponent would be. Now we do.

The UConn women’s team will open up the 2012 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday afternoon when they’ll take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers. Tip time is scheduled for approximately 1:50 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2.

If UConn wins, they’ll take on the winner of the No. 8/9 game (Kansas State vs Princeton). Should UConn advance to the Final Four in Denver, CO, a potential fourth matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looms.

The Irish took the regular season series 2-0 but the Huskies exacted their revenge by beating them in the finals of the Big East Tournament.

Full 2012 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket

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Yesterday marked the first time Jon Lester had faced big league competition. His first two outings during the 2012 Boston Red Sox spring training campaign came against Northeastern and a “B” game against the Minnesota Twins.

He had his command issues early on issuing three walks but he settled down after that and threw the ball well. All total in four innings of work, Lester allowed a run on one hit and four walks while striking out two.

Aaron Cook made his spring debut for the Red Sox and went two innings. He had command of his sinker for the most part. Cook ended up walking two and striking out one.

As a whole it was a good day for the Red Sox pitching staff who took part in the game. They allowed just three hits with the second hit coming in the 8th inning when Doug Mathis allowed a hit. Justin Germano also allowed a hit in the game.

The Red Sox did most of their damage early in the game against Orioles starter Dana Eveland. They got a run in the first and two in the second while adding two more in the seventh and the last one in the ninth.

Dustin Pedroia had a nice game going 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Cody Ross was 2-for-2 while seven others each had a hit.

We are way too early in spring training to really know how this team is going to shape up. But so far, things are looking good. Obviously there’s still some competition going on but as we get a little deeper into spring training, we’ll know more about this time.

So for now, we watch how the pitchers are doing in getting themselves ready for the season and see how the position battles work themselves out.

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After beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-1 yesterday in Sarasota, the Red Sox return home to the friendly confines of JetBlue Park for a matchup with Ozzie Guillen’s Miami Marlins.

The first pitch today is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. There is no radio broadcast for today’s game.

Here are today’s lineups:

1. Jose Reyes	SS	1. Nick Punto	2B
2. Emilio Bonifacio	CF	2. Kevin Youkilis	3B
3. Greg Dobbs	1B	3. Adrian Gonzalez	1B
4. Austin Kearns	RF	4. David Ortiz	DH
5. Omar Infante	2B	5. Ryan Sweeney	RF
6. Chris Coghlan	LF	6. Cody Ross	LF
7. Aaron Rowand	DH	7. Kelly Shoppach	C
8. Matt Dominguez	3B	8. Darnell McDonald	RF
9. Brett Hayes	C	9. Mike Aviles	SS
Ricky Nolasco	SP	Josh Beckett	SP

Beckett will be followed by RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Andrew Bailey, RHP Ross Ohlendorf, RHP Scott Atchison and LHP Jesse Carlson.

Nolasco will be followed by LHP Sean West, RHP Tom Koehler, RHP Chad Gaudin and RHP Gary Glover.

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For Aaron Cook and Jon Lester, a reminder of an unforgettable memory [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Source: Red Sox will pursue Soler [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

Source: Sox didn’t make offer for Lannan [Alex Speier – WEEI.com]

For openers, Lester looks sharp [Boston Globe]

Aviles handling a tough hop [Boston Globe]

Cook, line and sinker [Boston Herald]

Stiff Jose Iglesias sits [Boston Herald]

Power point for Ryan Sweeney [Boston Herald]

Morning Bobby V. with lots of bunting talk [Clubhouse Insider]

Valentine: Crawford ‘just about ready’ [CSN New England]

Lester adjusts, throws four solid innings vs. O’s [CSN New England]

Crawford: ‘It’s getting better’ [CSN New England]

Bailey, Ohlendorf to make spring debuts today [CSN New England]

Slim pickings at first [ESPN Boston]

Sweeney states case to start in right [ESPN Boston]

Lester pleased with outing, cutter [ESPN Boston]

Valentine on the art of the bunt [ESPN Boston]

Crawford waiting to accelerate routine [Extra Bases]

The travel team for Tampa tomorrow [Extra Bases]

Carl Crawford begins throwing [Extra Bases]

Red Sox post-game notes: For Aaron Cook, it’s a start [Full Count]

Monday morning with Bobby Valentine: Could Aaron Cook be in the bullpen mix? [Full Count]

Early Monday clubhouse notes: Bob McClure defends the windup from Bobby Valentine’s attacks [Full Count]

Aaron Cook Makes Spring Training Debut, Looks Sharp in First Action With Red Sox [NESN.com]

Kelly Shoppach Catches Jon Lester for First Time in Seven Years, Notes Progression in Lefty [NESN.com]

The Heir Apparent [PawSox.com]

Cook looks sharp in first outing [Projo Sox Blog]

Lester enjoys more “realistic” game action [Projo Sox Blog]

Red Sox excited for March Madness, too [Projo Sox Blog]

Bobby V doesn’t want to see much traditional sac bunting [Projo Sox Blog]

News and notes from Fort Myers: Miller, Iglesias, Cook [Projo Sox Blog]

Lester yields one run in Grapefruit League debut [RedSox.com]

Iglesias scratched from ‘B’ game with injury [RedSox.com]

After shaky first inning, Lester finds rhythm [RedSox.com]

Cook up and running in derby for rotation spot [RedSox.com]

Valentine being coy when it comes to lineup [RedSox.com]

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