:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59299887/usa_today_10768171.0.jpg)
Hanley Ramirez has been terrific to start this season, and it’s the exact kind of performance this team needs from him. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)
The 2017 Red Sox showed off some strong resilience, and the 2018 team is following in those footsteps. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)
There have been reports that last year’s clubhouse wasn’t the smoothest, but it looks like the team’s risk in keeping the clubhouse together with a new manager is paying off. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston)
The Red Sox had a great win for their home opener, and Bobby Poyner in particular stood out. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)
Poyner has been impressive throughout the start of his rookie campaign. Rob Bradford wonders just where he came from. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Joe Kelly’s results haven’t been great, and he’s messing around with some new pitch usage patterns. (Shawn McFarland; BP Boston)
Overall, the bullpen has been one of the concerns despite the team’s strong start to the season. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)
Ian Cundall has some notes and observations from spring training when he got a chance to watch Jay Groome throw. (Ian Cundall; Sox Prospects)