Only half of a week stands between the Boston Red Sox and their initial regular season game against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon.
Bobby Valentine and the Red Sox couldn't have asked for a much better Spring Training. The team has stayed on a good even keel so far and currently sports a 14-11 mark in the Grapefruit League.
Boston is very healthy and looks to be primed for a very solid season heading into April.
However, after such a disastrous end to last season the Red Sox and their faithful will be looking for a very quick start, adding even more pressure to a team very accustomed to it.
Soon enough, the records will all be even once again following Wednesday's game with the Washington Nationals.
Monday, April 2: Washington at Boston 1:35 p.m. ET
The Sox will host Stephen Strasburg and the rapidly improving Nationals.
Tuesday, April 3: Boston at Washington 3:05 p.m. ET
The venue changes but the team do not as both squads say goodbye to Spring Training.
For more on the Red Sox, be sure to check out our blog Over The Monster and SB Nation Boston for all the latest news and updates.