NESN, New England's most watched sports network, will launch its 2011 Red Sox spring training baseball coverage on Feb. 13 with 13 days of wall-to-wall action featuring news, analysis and exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Spring training game coverage will begin March 4, when the Red Sox meet the New York Yankees in Tampa, Fla.
"Red Sox Nation can't wait to see the 2011 team take the field in Fort Myers. NESN will bring the fans to the field every day with unprecedented coverage, access, analysis and interviews," said Joel Feld, NESN's executive vice president of programming and executive producer. "For the first time, our viewers can participate live in our spring training shows through NESN.com and via Twitter and Facebook. The Red Sox offseason has created a record level of excitement, and we'll be there to give fans their first opportunity to connect directly with the Red Sox in action."
NESN's coverage line-up includes:
- Red Sox LIVE from Fort Myers presented by Jordan's Furniture — 16 hours of live coverage over 13 days with Tom Caron, Peter Gammons, Heidi Watney and Don Orsillo
- The Dennis and Callahan Morning Show — 15 hours live from Fort Myers with John Dennis, Gerry Callahan and Jon Meterparel
- Red Sox spring training baseball on NESN — 13 games beginning Friday, March 4, with Don Orsillo, Jerry Remy and Heidi Watney
- NESN Daily — On-location reports featuring the latest news from Fort Myers, with Heidi Watney and Don Orsillo
- Special edition of Red Sox GameDay LIVE from Houston — March 30 at 7 p.m. ET, with Tom Caron, Don Orsillo, Jerry Remy and Heidi Watney
- NESN.com — Daily posts, live blogs of every game and fan participation, from Tony Lee, Don Orsillo, Tom Caron and Heidi Watney
To see the full schedule, click here.
