Though the Red Sox don't know who will be managing the team next spring, the players now know when they'll have to report for spring training.
Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report on Sunday, February 19, and will go through their first workout on Tuesday, February 21. The first full squad workout will be on Saturday, February 25.
Boston will open the Spring Training season with two college exhibitions on Saturday, March 3 -- a matinee against Northeastern University followed by a nightcap with Boston College.
The Red Sox will kick off the 2012 Grapefruit League schedule at home on Sunday, March 4 at 1:35 p.m. against their Mayors Cup rival Minnesota Twins.
The annual Spring Training equipment truck departure will take place on Saturday, February 11 from Fenway Park.
Tickets go on sale for spring training games on December 17. All workouts are open to the public free of charge.