FORT MYERS, Fla. — The manager sat down with the media on Saturday afternoon and discussed Josh Beckett, Victor Martinez, and John Lackey (among other things).

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Josh Beckett spoke with the media for the first time this spring training and was asked about a number of topics, including his contract, the Mike Lowell situation, being called the leader of the pitching staff, and John Lackey.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Watch Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, and Kevin Youkilis take some hacks in the batting cages at the Red Sox minor league facility.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Pitchers Casey Kelly and Michael Bowden threw a bullpen session on Saturday at the Red Sox minor league facility.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Jason Varitek spoke to the media for the first time this spring training. The captain discussed moving into the backup role, the starting rotation, and John Lackey (among other things). The 37-year-old participated in drills Saturday led by bullpen coach Gary Tuck.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The captain of the Red Sox, Jason Varitek, appeared for the first time in Fort Myers on Friday. The 37-year-old participated in some stretching and running drills.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Terry Francona spoke with the media Friday afternoon at spring training. Francona gave an update on Daisuke Matsuzaka’s injury and talked about the Josh Beckett contract situation.