Clay Buchholz and Jenny Dell at Red Sox Spring Training

Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz looked sharp in a Grapefruit League spring training game yesterday.

Buchholz gave up only one run and four hits in five innings in a win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park, the Rays spring training field in Port Charlotte, Florida. Final score: Red Sox 8, Rays 4. Rays star Evan Longoria homered against Buchholz in the second inning.

The Sox and their fans are looking for a bounce-back year after the September 2011 debacle.

Most the Sox supporting cast in yesterday's game consisted of players from the minor league roster; only a few actual starters made the trip from Ft. Myers.

One notable first-teamer did show up for the game, however--new NESN Red Sox reporter Jenny Dell, who replaced Heidi Watney.

Dell (in blue dress) doing a NESN television live shot between innings:

Another live shot:

A fan greets Dell as she leaves the venue (spring training is apparently the only time when NESN staff can clock out early).

Jenny Dell To Replace Heidi Watney on Red Sox TV

Dude, you're getting a Dell.

Jenny Dell, that is.

According to various news outlets, including ESPN Boston, Jenny Dell will become the new Boston Red Sox in-game reporter on the NESN sports network. She replaces Heidi Watney who returned to the left coast.

Exit Heidi Watney

In the aftermath of the September beer-and-chicken collapse, the Boston Red Sox lost Tito, Theo, and closer Jonathan Papelbon. Other departures are expected. But forget the players and coaches for a moment; NESN viewers may miss stunning reporter Heidi Watney the most. Today is her last day on the job. Although she was unable to officially confirm yet, Watney is apparently returning to California to work for the Lakers, but expect to see her on other high-profile media gigs. Watney appeared for an hour on WEEI's Dennis & Callahan sports radio show (which is simulcast on NESN) this morning to reflect on the season and take calls from fans. Heidi's final NESN assignment will be covering incoming manager Bobby Valentine's press conference this evening.

Here is a portion of this morning's WEEI/NESN farewell interview:

Perhaps her most famous YouTube moment: