Red Sox spring training live blog
Let the games begin! The Red Sox get into game action against Northeastern University and Boston College today. Scroll below for updates, photos, and videos from JetBlue Park.
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 4:40:23 PM
Enrique Rojas, one on one with David Ortiz http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgxUaBSIUAAlMHM.jpg
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/18/2014 4:40:27 PMFern Cuza, agent for David Ortiz, in camp. Says he hasn't talked to Sox since Dec, but expects to meet with front office later this week. -
by Maureen Mullen via twitter 2/18/2014 4:42:08 PM
Ortiz watching infield practice. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgxUzfBIQAErZIX.jpg
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by Steve Silva via twitter 2/18/2014 4:42:38 PMDaniel Nava signed baseballs for little kids while in the bathroom on a break #dedicated -
by Steve Silva via twitter 2/18/2014 4:42:40 PMNo truth to rumor that Bill Belichick will be keynote speaker at tomorrow's media training for Red Sox players
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by Jason Mastrodonato via twitter 2/18/2014 4:49:14 PMJake Peavy threw long toss today and Farrell said the irritation in his ring finger has subsided. -
by Maureen Mullen via twitter 2/18/2014 4:55:20 PMFarrell: everything I know (Victorino) will SH, but I've come to learn everything can change on the fly with him.
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/18/2014 4:56:25 PMFarrell asked how Gomes looks on first day? "Clean shaven, for one thing. Five or six years younger." #RedSoxTalk
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by Alex Speier via twitter 2/18/2014 5:01:26 PMFarrell said that Pierzynski, after turning an ankle in drills yesterday, didn't catch bullpens today but is expected to do so tomorrow -
by Alex Speier via twitter 2/18/2014 5:02:15 PMPeavy's right ring finger irritation improving. He threw long toss today. Farrell said Cordero has dropped 30 lbs since '12 in Toronto.
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by Tim Britton via twitter 2/18/2014 5:03:26 PMPeavy threw long toss today; irritation in hand progressing. Pierzynski didn’t catch bullpens after turning his ankle yesterday. -
by Maureen Mullen via twitter 2/18/2014 5:06:23 PMOrtiz's agent Fern Cuza in camp today. No talks with Red Sox since December.
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by Maureen Mullen via twitter 2/18/2014 5:08:46 PMPeavy threw long toss today, irritation in ring finger subsiding.
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by Jason Mastrodonato via twitter 2/18/2014 5:10:28 PMFrancisco Cordero dropped 30 pounds; Farrell was impressed. Too early to say anything else.
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by Jason Mastrodonato via twitter 2/18/2014 5:11:31 PMJonny Gomes on beard tattoo: "I guess if would've made a good bumper sticker or T-shirt; I got a tattoo."
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/18/2014 5:14:00 PMGomes on the "trauma" of shaving The Beard: "It's a friggin' beard - no one died." #RedSoxTalk
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by Tim Britton via twitter 2/18/2014 5:15:37 PMGomes: “It’s a freakin’ beard. Nobody died. We’re going to be all right.”
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by Tom Caron via twitter 2/18/2014 5:17:01 PM
Recognize this guy? Probably not. He spent last year hiding under a beard. #JonnyGomes @RedSox #SpringTraining2014 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BgxcylBIAAE05Zn.jpg
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 5:44:35 PMJonny Gomes, on shaving the beard: "It's just a friggin beard. Nobody died.''
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by Jason Mastrodonato via twitter 2/18/2014 5:44:46 PMCordero fully healthy, he says, trying to make the big league club but "won't say no" to a minor league assignment.
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 5:45:21 PMGomes on the massive tattoo: Would have made a pretty good T-shirt or bumper sticker. I did the tattoo.''
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by Jason Mastrodonato via twitter 2/18/2014 5:45:45 PMCordero with a great sense of humor. On 2012 season (check his numbers), he says he was fully healthy but "I just got hit. Hard."
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 5:47:09 PMFern Cuza, David Ortiz's agent, accompanied Papi to camp. Said he may talk with Ben Cherington in next couple days. Owners due in, too
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 5:49:04 PMCiuza also represents reliever Francisco Cordero, who has dropped 30 lbs on the Ortiz diet since John Farrell had him in Toronto
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by Nick Cafardo via twitter 2/18/2014 5:57:18 PMFormer Red Sox catching coach Gary Tuck just walked through the Yankee clubhouse. Mum was the word -
by Pete Abraham via twitter 2/18/2014 5:58:09 PM. @TeamUehara on focus of Japanese media: “Tanaka, Tanaka, Tanaka, Tanaka, sometimes Darvish, no Kogi.” Then he burst out laughing, #redsox
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by Gordon Edes via twitter 2/18/2014 6:11:31 PMTerrifying//RT @BaseballAmerica : Int'l Update: Incredible Video: Cuban Player Charges Mound With Bat, ... tmi.me/1dJXsi
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by Red Sox via twitter 2/18/2014 6:19:50 PM#SoxSpring updates from Farrell: Everyone has reported and the overall attitude is great. -
by Red Sox via twitter 2/18/2014 6:20:42 PM#SoxSpring updates from Farrell: Vic did a lot of preventative work in offseason to address hamstring/back issues that nagged him last year.
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by Red Sox via twitter 2/18/2014 6:22:09 PM#SoxSpring updates from Farrell: Lavarnway progressing in work at 1B & could see in games there. Cordero restriction free & in great shape.
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by Nick Cafardo via twitter 2/18/2014 6:26:12 PMEllsbury said the broken foot he suffered late in season has fully recovered. Expects no restriction.
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Steve Silva, Boston.com 2/18/2014 7:57:28 PM
Pandemonium prevailed when David Ortiz left the field... we'll have video in a bit
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by Red Sox via twitter 2/18/2014 8:38:51 PM
#SoxSpring Photo of the Day: Bogaerts and Victorino warm up on Field 1. instagram.com
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by Alex Speier via twitter 2/18/2014 8:57:59 PMA clean-shaven Jonny Gomes on commemoration of a championship, desperation for a repeat fullcount.weei.com/sports/boston/… via @WEEI
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by John Tomase via twitter 2/18/2014 9:04:24 PMOrtiz: “Guys putting up my #'s, they're making $25 , $30 million. I'm not asking for that. I'm asking for half of it."
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/18/2014 9:13:08 PMComing off of surgery, Shane Victorino is going to take his time to get ready. ow.ly/tL6fN #RedSoxTalk
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/18/2014 9:26:32 PMGomes on his new tattoo (a Red Sox logo): "It would probably make a heck of a T-shirt or bumper sticker; I'm the guy who gets the tattoo.''
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by Red Sox via twitter 2/18/2014 9:30:29 PMAJ Pierzynski & Grady Sizemore face off in the #slapshotclassic on @NESN at 6pm. Who do you think wins? Reply with #Pierzynski or #Sizemore
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by Pete Abraham via twitter 2/19/2014 12:02:49 PM
The front page of the Globe today: snow and sun on baseball players. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg1edpMIAAEY2dG.jpg
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by Alex Speier via twitter 2/19/2014 5:11:15 PM
Ortiz on contract: 'I think we're going to be fine...We'll find out later on what's going to happen' http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg2lD4dIgAAxoXI.jpg
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by Sean McAdam via twitter 2/19/2014 5:11:19 PMOrtiz: "I think we're going to be fine (with contract). That's all I want to say about that right now."
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by Pete Abraham via twitter 2/19/2014 5:11:23 PM
David Ortiz speaking to reporters. #redsox http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg2lFiIIQAAdsa7.jpg