New arrivals

It was the first on-field day of the spring (no, I do not count conditioning yesterday), and it was a gorgeous one. Not a cloud in the sky for most of the morning.

Terry Francona got to indulge in his usually gleeful drill, the one where he hits (slightly softer) baseballs at his pitchers, who have to field them. A few bruises usually emerge, and this year the victim seemed to be Julian Tavarez, who walked out of the complex carrying a large trash bag filled with stuff. You just never know with him.

Other than that, Dustin Pedroia walked into camp around lunchtime this afternoon, making him the second major league position player to get here. Kevin Youkilis was the first. Jed Lowrie also showed up, off a few weeks of workouts with his trainer in Tampa.

Though Curt Schilling didn't speak with the media today -- we're all on high alert -- we did catch a glimpse of Shonda coming in through the clubhouse. She was on crutches, with her ankle wrapped in an ace bandage. Looks like Schill's not the only one hurting right now.

Jason Varitek and Francona had sit-downs with the media this afternoon after the starters threw bullpens and pitchers did some PFPs. Most everyone's gone from the complex at this point, likely off for a round of golf or a seat by the pool.