Alex Cora gave Red Sox fans a lot of answers on Wednesday including the team's Opening Day starter and options at the lead-off spot in the lineup. Cora also shares updates on multiple players that are coming back from injury. After Cora broke the news, the Red Sox added another win in Spring Training against the Rays.

Jake Ignaszewski and NESN's Lauren Willand react to Red Sox Opening Day starter and look into what it could mean for the team's rotation down the line. Jake and Lauren then break down the team's win on Wednesday and react to the encouraging performances on the mound from Corey Kluber and Garrett Whitlock.

With the lead-off spot up for debating throughout Spring Training, Jake and Lauren look into the pros and cons of why certain players may be suited for the role over others. Lastly, they share injury updates regarding key players such as Justin Turner, Brayan Bello and more.

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