The Boston Red Sox have optioned right-hander Clay Buchholz to Triple-A Pawtucket and placed five players on the 15-day disabled list. 

The Boston Red Sox have optioned right-hander Clay Buchholz to Triple-A Pawtucket and placed five players on the 15-day disabled list. 

--RHP Brad Penny, slowed by shoulder problems last season and this spring, likely cemented his spot in the Red Sox rotation with a solid outing on April 2. 

The Red Sox have suffered few injuries this spring and appear to be in good shape to approach -- or surpass -- the 95 victories they achieved last season. 

--RHP Brad Penny, slowed by shoulder problems last season and this spring, likely cemented his spot in the Red Sox rotation with a solid outing on April 2. 

The Red Sox had a number of health questions entering spring training, but they prepare for the 2009 season with a deep and relatively healthy team capable of winning 90-plus games again. 

Let's just say it right now: Players looked smaller this spring. 

The unpredictable antics on the field. 

--RHP Brad Penny, slowed by shoulder problems last season and this spring, likely cemented his spot in the Red Sox rotation with a solid outing on April 2. 

The Red Sox have suffered few injuries this spring and appear to be in good shape to approach -- or surpass -- the 95 victories they achieved last season. 

The Red Sox had a number of health questions entering spring training, but they prepare for the 2009 season with a deep and relatively healthy team capable of winning 90-plus games again. 

Citi Field was nearly empty when New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel popped out of the dugout and strolled toward the first-base line. 

Roger Clemens' public image has suffered serious damage recently, from persistent accusations that he used steroids to amass all-star stats, to the revelation that he cheated on his wife with a teenage country singer. 

Inside spring training camp: 

It's not "Crazy" talk, it's absolutely true: Grammy Award winner Seal will sing the national anthem at the Boston Red Sox season opener.