The Red Sox have some serious talent down in the minor leagues, and on Friday a selection of that Triple-A talent gathered at Pawtucket for media day.
While Dan Butler headed to the Dominican for most of the winter, Justin Henry likewise played down in Venezuela to sharpen his game, and the two reflected on those international experiences Friday. For guys like Allen Webster and Jackie Bradley Jr., the offseason was more about learning how to prepare for the long grind of the season. Luckily, as Webster notes, the Pawtucket staff is all about helping its young players grow.
Check out Jenny Dell‘s report in the video above.
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