RED SOX GAME NOTES

Boston Red Sox (0-1) vs. (0-1) Friday, March 6, 2015 • 1:05 p.m. • JetBlue Park, Lee County, FL

GRAPEFRUIT OPENER: Last night the Red Sox opened FLASHBACK FRIDAY: It was exactly 10 years ago today, their Grapefruit League slate with a 9-8 loss across town on 3/6/05, that Hanley Ramirez, then the top Red Sox pros- MEDIA GUIDE: The 2015 Boston Red against the Twins...It kicked off a stretch of 32 major league pect, started a play during a spring training game Sox Media Guide is accessible online spring training games over 31 days from 3/5-4/4. against the Phillies at in Fort Myers. at http://pressroom.redsox.com. Print copies will be available to media mem- Boston breaks for split-squad action tomorrow In the 6th , after Ryan Howard and Jason afternoon (vs. MIN, at BAL) and 4/1 (vs. TOR, at MIN). Michaels walked, Todd Pratt a line drive...Ramirez bers in the coming days. The Sox are 2 days into a stretch of 21 games 20 days caught the liner, stepped on second base, and threw prior to its only Grapefruit League off-day on 3/25. to fi rst. IN CAMP: Boston has 57 players in Major League Spring Training Camp, GOING FISHIN’: Today the Red Sox play the fi rst of their AT THE HELM: returns in 2015 for his 3rd sea- including 17 non-roster invitees...The 16 home games on the Grapefruit League schedule, facing son as Red Sox ...He guided the Red Sox to the World title in 2013, his 1st year as skipper, when he breakdown: 29 (9 invitees), 6 the Marlins...These clubs face off once more this spring, in (3 invitees), 13 infi elders (4 Jupiter on 3/24. was runner up for the AL Manager of the Year Award...In 2 years at the helm of the Red Sox, he is 168-156 (.519). invitees), and 9 outfi elders (1 invitee). Boston and Miami will meet for 4 games over 2 series On 2/21, the Red Sox extended Farrell’s contract during the regular season...They play fi rst at Fenway HOW THEY WERE OBTAINED Park on 7/7 and 7/8, and later meet in Miami on 8/11 through the 2017 season with a club option for 2018. and 8/12. RED SOX 40-MAN ROSTER COACHING CREW: The Red Sox hired Chili Davis as major Amateur Draft Picks (12): Barnes (2011- These clubs last met in regular season action in 2012, league hitting in October...The addition of Davis, who 1st round), Betts (2011-5th round), Brad- with the Red Sox taking 5 of 6 matchups, including returns to the Red Sox organization after serving as hitting ley Jr. (2011-compensation round), Brentz each of the last 5...Boston holds a 20-10 advantage in coach for Triple-A Pawtucket in 2011, marks the club’s only (2010-compensation round), Buchholz the all-time Interleague series. major league coaching staff change from 2014. (2005-compensation round), Cecchini (2010-  returns as Bench Coach, as 4th round), Coyle (2010-3rd round), Pedroia UNDER THE LIGHTS: Tonight’s contest is the 1st of 5 (2004-2nd round), Shaw (2011-9th round), night games on the Red Sox’ spring schedule, with the next Pitching Coach, Brian Butterfi eld as Third Base Coach, as First Base Coach, Victor Rodriguez Swihart (2011-1st round), Vazquez (2008-9th on 3/13 vs. NYY...The club then plays 3 night games in the round), Workman (2010-2nd round). last 6 days of spring, all against the Twins: 3/30 and 4/3 at as Assistant Hitting Coach, and Dana LeVangie as JetBlue Park, and 4/2 at Hammond Stadium. Coach -- all joining Farrell for their 3rd season By Trade (13): Craig (From Cardinals, July in their current roles. 2014), Escobar (From Giants, July 2014), CHAIRMAN’S CUP BEGINS: The Red Sox dropped a 9-8 Hanigan (From Padres, Dec. 2014), Hembree decision at Hammond Stadium last night as the Twins took PANNING FOR GOLD: Boston has 7 players on Baseball (From Giants, July 2014), Holt (From Pirates, a 1-game-to-0 lead in the annual Chairman’s Cup (formerly America’s 2015 Top 100 Prospects List, tied with the Mets Dec. 2012), Kelly (From Cardinals, July 2014), Mayor’s Cup) series. for the most in MLB: (17), Miley (From Diamondbacks, Dec. 2014), (21), Henry Owens (44), Eduardo Rodriguez (59), Manuel Porcello (From Tigers, Dec. 2014), Rodriguez This cross-town rivalry entered its 23rd season, with Margot (72), Brian Johnson (82), and (99). (From Orioles, July 2014), Ross Jr. (From Minnesota holding an 11-10-1 advantage over Boston Rangers, Jan. 2015), Spruill (From Diamond- all-time. STAYING GROUNDED: In 2014, there were 34 pitchers backs, Dec. 2014), Varvaro (From Braves, Dec. who threw 125.0 or more and had a ground ball 2014), Wright (From Indians, July 2012). OFFENSE IS ON: The Red Sox’ offense scored 8 runs in rate of at least 50%...The Red Sox acquired three of them Free Agents (12): Breslow (Jan. 2015), Layne last night’s Grapefruit League opener...Last spring, the Sox in two days from December 11-12: scored as many as 8 runs just twice, on 3/2 vs. BAL (8-6) (Nov. 2013), Masterson (Dec. 2014), Mujica and 3/17 vs. STL (10-5)...Prior to last night, Boston had not NAME GB% MLB RANK (Dec. 2013), Napoli (Jan. 2013), Nava (Jan. scored as many as 8 runs on the road in a spring training Justin Masterson 59% 2nd 2008), Ogando (Jan. 2015), Ortiz (Jan. 2003), game since 3/25/13 at BAL (12-9 loss). 52% 27th Ramirez (Nov. 2014), Sandoval (Nov. 2014), 50% 33rd Uehara (Oct. 2014), Victorino (Dec. 2012). The top 2 batters in the Red Sox’ lineup each homered International Free Agents (3): Bogaerts last night... (1-for-3, 2 BROADCAST NEWS: NESN is televising 12 of Boston’s 34 (Aug. 2009), Castillo (Aug. 2014), Tazawa R, 2 RBI, BB) connected for a 2- shot in the 3rd exhibition games this spring, with their fi rst broadcast Sun- (Dec. 2008). inning and (3-for-3, 2B, HR, 4 RBI) hit day at NYM...In addition, 5 games will be carried on nation- a 4th-inning ...Jackie Bradley Jr. (2-for-3, R, al TV between ESPN (3/27) and MLB Network (3/5, 3/11, 2B, RBI) also notched a pair of hits. 3/28, 4/2)...On radio, WEEI will carry 15 games on either INSIDE THE 2014 SEASON Starter allowed 4 runs on 7 hits over 1.2 IP 93.7 FM or 850 AM...See schedule on page 2 for details. FINAL RECORD: 71-91 (.438) in his spring debut...Brian Johnson gave up only an 5TH IN AL EAST, 25.0 GB BAL unearned run in the 6th (0 H, BB, ROE) and suffered SPRING FOOTAGE: The Red Sox will make video high- HOME: 34-47; ROAD: 37-44 the loss... fi nished the game with 3 lights of select games available to the media for download over the last 2.0 innings (1 H, 0 R, 0 BB). at redsoxpressbox.com, including highlights from today’s FALL TO FIFTH: One year after win- action...Media must have an mlbpressbox.com username/ ning the 2013 , the Red Sox IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN: In 2015, the Red Sox will at- password, which can be obtained by registering through fell back to fi fth place in the AL East. tempt to repeat their worst-to-fi rst championship run of that site. PLAYERS & ROOKIES: The Red Sox 2013...That year, the Red Sox joined the 1991 Twins as the Future posts are tentatively scheduled for tomorrow, had 55 players appear for the team, 1 only teams ever to win a World Series one season after fi n- Tuesday 3/10, and next Saturday 3/14. ishing in last place. shy of the club record (56 in 2012)... Boston’s 19 different rookies marked In fact, the last six World Series Champions missed the JETBLUE PARK: This is the Red Sox’ 4th spring at the the club’s most in a season since 21 playoffs the previous year, including the 2014 Giants, Spring Training and Player Development rookies saw time on the 1926 squad. 2013 Red Sox, 2012 Giants, 2011 Cardinals, 2010 Complex in Fort Myers, FL since moving here in 2012... Giants, and 2009 Yankees...In addition, the 2008 Rays YOUTH ON DISPLAY: Between Xan- The complex’s main fi eld, JetBlue Park, mimics the playing der Bogaerts and , Boston made it to the postseason after a 66-96 fi nish in 2007 dimensions of in Boston, including a Green (Credit: Elias Sports Bureau). Monster in left fi eld...JetBlue Park’s total capacity is ap- led MLB with 192 starts by players 21 proximately 11,000, with 9,900 fi xed seats. years old or younger...It was the most DAVID IN BOSTON: With the offseason trade of Jimmy for any AL team since the 2003 Rays The Sox have called Fort Myers, FL their Spring Training Rollins from the Phillies to the Dodgers, the active players (241 starts by players 21 or younger). with the longest continuous tenure with any MLB team are home for 23 seasons starting in 1993, playing at City now with Boston and Chase Utley with Philly. of Palms Park through 2011...Only Winter Haven, FL CLOSE & LATE: Boston played an AL- high 56, 1-run games (28-28), the Sox’ Ortiz’s 1,656 games for the Red Sox are the most hosted the club for more springs (28 years, 1966-92). among active players for any team, as are his most since 1978 (57)...Their 28, 1-run HOME WHITES: The Red Sox are scheduled to wear home wins T-2nd in the AL behind BAL (32)... 408 HR with Boston...He is one of only 25 players all- white jerseys for the fi rst time in today’s game against the time to hit at least 400 HR for a single franchise, and Boston’s 21 extra-inning games (10-11) Marlins...They are also scheduled to don white uniforms on marked the club’s most since 1966 (22). the only active player to do it. Friday 3/13, 3/22, 3/29, and 4/3.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE AND PROBABLE PITCHING MATCHUPS DATE OPP. TIME RED SOX PITCHERS OPPOSING PITCHERS Fri., 3/6 vs. MIA 1:05 p.m. RHP Justin Masterson, LHP Henry Owens, RHP , RHP Tom Koehler, LHP Brad Hand, RHP Andre Rienzo, LHP Tommy Layne, LHP Robbie Ross Jr., RHP Heath Hembree, LHP Andrew McKirahan, RHP Preston Claiborne, LHP Pat Misch RHP Keith Couch, RHP Felipe Paulino Sat., 3/7 vs. MIN 1:05 p.m. RHP , LHP , RHP , RHP Phil Hughes, RHP Mike Pelfrey, LHP Caleb Thielbar, LHP Dana Eveland, RHP Anthony Varvaro, RHP Mitchell Boggs, RHP Ryan Pressly, RHP Michael Tonkin RHP Noe Ramirez Sat., 3/7 at BAL 1:05 p.m. RHP , LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP , RHP Bud Norris, RHP , LHP Wesley Wright RHP Zeke Spruill, RHP Dalier Hinojosa, RHP Miguel Celestino

Boston Red Sox Media Relations Department http://pressroom.redsox.com Twitter @BostonRedSoxPR Red Sox Game Notes Page 2 2015 SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULE/RESULTS DATE OPPONENT SITE RESULT RECORD WINNER LOSER ATT. Tues., March 3 NORTHEASTERN JetBlue Park W 2-1 (8) --- BOGGS Perry --- 7,821 BOSTON COLLEGE JetBlue Park W 1-0 --- ESCOBAR Murphy HINOJOSA --- Thurs., March 5 Minnesota Lee County (Hammond) L 8-9 0-1 Fien JOHNSON Thompson 8,324 DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME TV/RADIO Friday, March 6 MIAMI JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 7 MINNESOTA JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Radio Baltimore Sarasota 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 8 Port St. Lucie 1:10 p.m. TV/Radio Monday, March 9 St. Louis Jupiter 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 TAMPA BAY (SS) JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 Tampa 1:05 p.m. MLBN Thursday, March 12 Pittsburgh Bradenton 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 13 NEW YORK YANKEES JetBlue Park 7:05 p.m. TV/Radio Saturday, March 14 PITTSBURGH JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Radio Sunday, March 15 Philadelphia (SS) Clearwater 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio Monday, March 16 NEW YORK METS JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 ATLANTA JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. TV Wednesday, March 18 MINNESOTA (SS) JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Thursday, March 19 Toronto Dunedin 1:07 p.m. Friday, March 20 BALTIMORE JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Pittsburgh Bradenton 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio Sunday, March 22 PHILADELPHIA JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio Monday, March 23 ST. LOUIS JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Miami Jupiter 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 Off Day Thursday, March 26 MINNESOTA JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. Friday, March 27 Atlanta Disney 1:05 p.m. ESPN Saturday, March 28 Tampa Bay Port Charlotte 1:05 p.m. Radio/MLBN Sunday, March 29 TAMPA BAY JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio Monday, March 30 MINNESOTA JetBlue Park 7:05 p.m. TV/Radio Tuesday, March 31 Tampa Bay (SS) Port Charlotte 1:05 p.m. TV Wednesday, April 1 TORONTO JetBlue Park 1:05 p.m. TV Minnesota Lee County (Hammond) 1:05 p.m. Thursday, April 2 Minnesota Lee County (Hammond) 7:05 p.m. MLBN Friday, April 3 MINNESOTA JetBlue Park 7:05 p.m. TV/Radio Saturday, April 4 Minnesota Lee County (Hammond) 1:05 p.m. TV/Radio (SS) - Split Squad TV - Game Telecast on NESN ESPN - Game Telecast on ESPN MLBN - Game Telecast on MLB Network Radio - Game Broadcast on WEEI 93.7 FM Radio# - Game Broadcast on WEEI 850 AM Home Games at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Lee County, Florida TODAY’S RED SOX PITCHERS vs. MIA 63-JUSTIN MASTERSON, RHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Went 7-9 with a career-worst 5.88 ERA in 28 outings (25 starts) between CLE and STL…Had a 59.2% ground ball rate, 2nd-highest in the majors (min. 120.0 IP)…Made 19 starts with CLE before being placed on the 15-day DL on 7/8 due to right knee inflammation, his 1st trip to the DL as a major leaguer…Reinstated on 7/30 and later that day was acquired by STL in exchange for OF …Made 6 starts for STL in August and 3 relief appearances in September. 76-HENRY OWENS, LHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Combined to lead all minor leaguers in wins, going 17-5 with a 2.94 ERA (52 ER/159.0 IP) in 26 starts between -A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket…Tabbed Red Sox Minor League of the Year and named to ’s Minor League All-Star First Team…Began the season with 20 starts for the Sea Dogs and named Eastern League Pitcher of the Year…Set a single-season franchise record with an EL-leading 14 wins for the Sea Dogs. 19-KOJI UEHARA, RHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Earned his 1st career ML All-Star selection…Among all AL relievers, finished 2nd in both SO/BB (10.0; 80 SO/8 BB) and BB/9.0 IP (1.12; 64.1 IP)… Allowed only 2 ER in his first 31 appearances (31.2 IP, 0.57 ERA), going 15-for-15 in save opportunities in that span…Posted a team season-best 21.0-inning scoreless streak from 5/3-6/16…Posted a 1.82 ERA vs. the AL East (5 ER/24.2 IP)…Produced a 1.65 ERA (8 ER/43.2 IP) in 42 games prior to the All-Star break. 59-TOMMY LAYNE, LHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: In his 1st season in the organization, became just the 3rd pitcher in BOS history to post an ERA under 1.00 in 30 or more appearances (30 G, 0.95 ERA, 19.0 IP, 2 ER)…Was a non-roster invitee to Spring Training and split the season between the majors and Triple-A Pawtucket…Held lefties to a .146 AVG (15-for-103) in 67 total games between Pawtucket and BOS…Surrendered only 1 HR between both clubs (67.0 IP/266 batters faced)…Named an IL Mid-Season All-Star. 28-ROBBIE ROSS JR., LHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Made the Rangers’ roster for the 3rd straight season and began the year working of the rotation…Made 27 appearances (12 starts) for TEX…Faced 99 consecutive batters from 4/9-30 without issuing a walk (21.1 IP)…Also made 12 appearances (9 starts) for Triple-A Round Rock. 37-HEATH HEMBREE, RHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Combined to go 1-4 with 20 saves, a 3.71 ERA (19 ER/46.0 IP), and 55 SO in 48 games between Triple-A Fresno (SF) and Pawtucket (BOS)…Was named a Mid-Season All-Star…Acquired by BOS along with LHP Edwin Escobar for RHP on 7/26…Made 6 relief appearances for BOS. 74-KEITH COUCH, RHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Went 8-2 with 1 save and a 2.96 ERA (33 ER/100.1 IP) in 18 appearances (17 starts) for Double-A Portland…Promoted to Triple-A Pawtucket on 9/2 and made 1 postseason start, allowing only 1 hit in 6.2 shutout innings to earn the win in the decisive Game 5 of the Governors’ Cup Finals on 9/13. 39 FELIPE PAULINO, RHP First appearance of the spring 2014 IN REVIEW: Appeared in only 4 games with CWS due to right rotator cuff inflammation…Allowed 1 ER in 5.1 innings of work in his season debut on 4/2 vs. MIN, but allowed a total of 22 ER over his next 3 starts (13.0 IP)…Placed on the 15-day DL on 4/19 and transferred to the 60-day DL on 7/20, missing the remainder of the season…Declared free agency after CWS declined a club option on 10/31.

DEFENSIVE INNINGS - “A” GAMES PLAYER C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF TOTAL PLAYER C 1B 2B 3B SS LF CF RF TOTAL Berry 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 Napoli 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Betts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nava 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bianchi 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 Ortiz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bogaerts 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 Pedroia 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 Bradley Jr. 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 Quintero 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Brentz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 Ramirez 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Castillo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ramos 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Cecchini 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sandoval 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 Coyle 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 Shaw 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Craig 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 6 Spring 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hanigan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Swihart 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Holt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Tekotte 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 LaHair 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Vazquez 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Marrero 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 Victorino 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Montz 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Weeks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0