Sox owners: Ring or bust

Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry called it strange not to see David Ortiz at the team’s first full-squad workout this year and knows only one achievement will satisfy the team’s management, players and fans. “We really are focused on that fourth ring like we were that first,” Henry said Friday.

AP source: Bautista, Blue Jays agree to $18M, 1-year deal

In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista smiles as he walks through the dugout during Game 1 of the team’s American League Division Series against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that free agent outfielder Jose Bautista is staying with the Toronto Blue Jays after agreeing to an $18 million, one-year contract with mutual options for more years.

Over/Under: 2017 Boston Red Sox ZiPS Projections

Following the Buchholz to Philadelphia trade, the 2017 Red Sox roster looks to be set barring any unforeseen moves by Dave Dombrowski and the front office. With that in mind, I thought it best to get an early start on projections season and take a look at how Dan Szymborski views the team .