By John Romano
WHAT'S NEW: Not much. And that's a good thing for the Red Sox. Over the past five seasons, the Red Sox have averaged 94 wins, made the postseason four times and won the World Series twice. The only major additions in the offseason were Brad Penny in the rotation and John Smoltz, who will start the season on the disabled list.
KEY STAT: The Rays were 10-8 against the Red Sox in the regular season in 2008, the first time they had a winning record against Boston since 1999.
CONNECTIONS: OF Rocco Baldelli makes his Boston debut after parts of six seasons with the Rays. Infielders Nick Green and Julio Lugo (on the DL) are former Rays. OF Gabe Kapler played in Boston from 2003-06 and managed in Boston's minor-league system in '07. 1B Carlos Pena played for the Red Sox in 2006.
SERIES HISTORY: The Red Sox lead 119-68 overall and 68-25 at Fenway Park.
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