Dustin Pedroia played on Saturday and hasn’t suffered any setbacks to this point, but there is still some question as to whether or not he’ll be ready for Opening Day. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)
Chris Sale didn’t have his normal velocity, but that certainly didn’t affect his results on Saturday. (John Tomase; WEEI)
With all of the talk around Sale, Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez, are we ignoring Rick Porcello? (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$)
Brock Holt has become a key figure on the Red Sox over the last half-decade, which may have never happened if the new rules had been in place for the last few years.