Now what?

Let out a sigh, folks. It's over. The annual Red Sox rollercoaster came to a halt last night in St. Petersburg, Fla., and it's a little sad, as baseball brings people in this region together like nothing else besides the weather (and we'll undoubtedly be discussing that all winter long). But take heart, New England: There are plenty of other things to watch before pitchers and catchers report in February. Such as . . .