I’m hanging around at the Major League complex prior to today’s exhibition game at the City of Palms Park.

Guess who from the Baltimore Orioles attracted the most attention during batting practice? Answer: Kevin Millar (former Sea Dog)...he gave Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz an earful during their hitting sessions, of course in good fun. Many Sox players exchanged hugs with Millar and Adam Stern near the batting cage.

As promised I have a few quotes from Jonathan Papelbon. "I'm excited to get the new season started." I asked him about Spring Training this year - "It's been a grind."

Quick Hits

-Former Sea Dogs Jeff Bailey and David Murphy were assigned to Triple-A
-Daisuke Matsuzaka was surrounded by 27 media members before today's game...Yes, I actually counted.

I'm off to the Minor League games; I'll have a complete update later!

Enjoy your afternoon!

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