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Daniel Bard continues to display optimism this spring, and rightfully so, as the reliever-turned-starter-turned-reliever topped out at 97 mph and struck out three against the Minnesota Twins yesterday. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)
One talent evaluator says Clay Buchholz is the pitcher who features secondary offerings akin to 24-year-old Allen Webster. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)
At this juncture, John Farrell believes left-handed reliever Craig Breslow will begin the season on the disabled list. (Peter Abraham; Boston.com)
If Jon Lester and Clay Buchholz need any encouragement during their bounce-back efforts this season, they need not look no further than Ryan Dempster, who has experience in the bounce-back department. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)
Pitchers seldom recollect their memories on their MLB debuts, as that's something hitters usually do, but a few Red Sox pitchers shared their debut stories with John Tomase. (John Tomase; Boston Herald)
Chad Finn gives his take on various sources' stat projections for the Red Sox. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)
It's just spring training, but you have to like what you've seen from the top three guys in the Sox rotation. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)
Here's an interesting review of Will Middlebrooks' 2012 campaign. (Gary Marbry; Nuggetpalooza)