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While many people rely on a groundhog to let them know when spring will arrive, folks in Boston know warmer days are ahead thanks to Red Sox "Truck Day." It may have snowed overnight in Boston, but Monday marked the unofficial start of Spring Training.

Once the packing was complete, the truck was sent off by rally towel-waving Phillies fans and employees outside of Citizens Bank Park. Before beginning its 1,058-mile journey across eight states, the truck made one last stop at the Citizens branch on 18 th and Market Streets.

As the Red Sox equipment truck begins its long journey to Fort Myers, the Herald's beat writers look ahead to spring training and what fans can expect in the weeks to come.

The Boston Red Sox equipment truck has departed Fenway Park, heading to Fort Myers, Florida, for the team's spring training.

The Boston Red Sox celebrated Truck Day on Monday, marking the unofficial start of spring training. The equipment truck was loaded with baseball equipment and supplies starting at 7 a.m. Team officials said the 53-foot equipment truck will depart from Fenway Park and make a stop at Polar Park in Worcester before heading to JetBlue Park in Fort Myers,