Among the many milestones in a baseball season, reporting day for pitchers and catchers is
huge. While some players may have already arrived in Fort Myers, it is the
official first reporting day that really signals the start of Spring. Interestingly, the pitcher/catcher contingent of the
2017 Carmine Hose is filled with
both promise and potential problems. The promise is clear—three studs in the rotation: Cy Young-winner
Rick Porcello,
David Price and newly-acquired
Chris Sale. The potential problems surround the health status of
Drew Pomeranz,
Eduardo Rodriguez and
Steven Wright. Among the backstops, it's still unclear who will get the starting nod among
Sandy Leon,
Christian Vazquez and
Blake Swihart. Having three solid options is a good thing—finding time for all three to actually
play could be a problem. In any event, the Red Sox season is now officially open.
