Who will start at second base on Opening Day? Who will be Connor Wong’s backup behind the plate? Will manager Alex Cora deploy a six-man rotation? How will the bullpen shape up? These are just some of

Red Sox pitchers and catchers officially report Tuesday, and the team begins spring training coming off an 81-81 season and a fourth time missing the playoffs in five years. Those around the team have been emphatic that that was the club’s last struggle. As the journey to prove it begins, let’s take a look where things stand.

The Boston Red Sox have a few days before pitchers and catchers report (Feb. 12) to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida for Spring Training and over a week until the rest of the team is supposed to be there (Feb.