After struggling throughout last season, J.D. Martinez is focused on getting back to his old self and hopefully being back to the middle-of-the-order anchor he was a couple of years ago. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Martinez may be part of a power resurgence at Fenway Park this summer that includes hitters up and down the lineup. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
John Tomase hasn’t liked what he’s seen of late from the Red Sox’s starting pitchers. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
There are also questions about the bullpen. Could Phillips Valdez, Kevin McCarthy or some other bullpen candidates provide some answers about the depth of the group?