This needed reinforcement?
Actually, they said they've offered season ticket holders the chance to preview the net and nearly 40 have taken advantage of this chance, and a few have asked to be reseated, pending how it looks during a game. There seem to be seats past the dugouts available for these folks.
Some anecdotal info from players and management (Pedroia got hit in the eye by a bad hop in 2002) that don't really apply but do reinforce that getting hit by a ball can hurt.
Mike Coolbaugh, Matt Clement, Bryce Florie, and a bunch of other guys would love to chat.