Xander Bogaerts has made great strides at the plate and in the field, but his improvements on the base paths have been just as impressive. (Brett Cowett; BP Boston)
The results haven't been consistent to start the year, but David Price's stuff certainly has. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
With the help of Price, the Red Sox pitching staff set an early-season strikeout record. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)
As for the offense, they haven't been hitting home runs but the overall production isn't suffering. (Kevin McNamara; Providence Journal)
The defense has also been a pleasant surprise thus far. (Evan Drellich; Boston Herald)
Joe Kelly is slowly making his way back from the disabled list. (Travis Upham; WEEI)
Is it possible that Edwin Encarnacion will be David Ortiz's replacement? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)