I asked my sister in New England if the Red Sox were ever going to play a home game this year as they started out 9 games away from the Fens. Strange. And today was a typical spring day in New England, winter cold. Sales velocity is down to 91mph from 95.

Desmond signing got a lot of criticism from baseball people who thought he was not worth it and of course we see what they are talking about with his consistent mediocrity at the plate. The money they have tied up will handcuff this team for years to come. I wish they had some better outfield prospects in the system but they are infielders at this point. Anderson, Betts, Gray......not looking like much has changed there. Marquez and Freeland and hope for the best at this point. But it is only April 9th.