PHILADELPHIA — Rick Porcello hasn't pitched a single regular-season inning for the Boston Red Sox, yet he already has fallen in love with the organization, its fans and his new teammates.
1 starter Clay Buchholz outpitched would-be ace Cole Hamels, and the Red Sox beat the lowly Philadelphia Phillies into submission with five home runs in an 8-0 walloping. By night, the Sox signed Rick Porcello to a four-year, $82.5 million contract
Questions abound about the Red Sox rotation. The durability and health of Joe Kelly is the biggest question at this point, but there are past health concerns with Clay Buchholz and Justin Masterson, too. Pitching coach Juan Nieves broke down what he
PHILADELPHIA — The Boston Red Sox's offense came as advertised on Opening Day. The Red Sox slugged five home runs Monday to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 in their season opener at Citizens Bank Park.
Questions abound about the Red Sox rotation. The durability and health of Joe Kelly is the biggest question at this point, but there are past health concerns with Clay Buchholz and Justin Masterson, too. Pitching coach Juan Nieves broke down what he