The offseason is long for everybody, but it's been an especially long winter for Mike Napoli. At this point, he's just ready to get back on the field. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

With the addition of new manager John Farrell, the Red Sox hope to put 2012 behind them and start anew in 2013. (Peter Abraham; Boston.com)

With Spring Training right around the corner, Gordon Edes gives us a primer to get us ready. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

Grant Brisbee outlines five different types of players who carry some extra risk when handing them long-term extensions. (Grant Brisbee; Baseball Nation)

Keith Law recently ranked the Red Sox farm system as the 17th best in baseball. Here, he explains why. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

Our own Marc Normandin discusses the risk surrounding the possible seven-year extension offered to Felix Hernandez. (Marc Normandin; Sports on Earth)

Scott Lauber hopes that a reconnection with John Farrell can get Jon Lester, Clay Buchholz and Daniel Bard back to their previous levels of performance. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

In a surprising move, it seems that last year's first round pick Deven Marrero will be at big-league camp this year. (Terrance Payne; NESN.com)