Pats head coach Bill Belichick was asked about his thoughts on free agent Michael Vick, who has been conditionally re-instated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "Michael is an outstanding player and hasn't played in a couple years. But our focus is now (on practice)," said Belichick, who added, "Every situation will be evaluated on its own merits." Vick said following a bankruptcy hearing this morning that he is "close" to signing with an NFL team. Vick served a 23-month federal prison term on dog-fighting charges.

Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland addressed his recent entry into the rumor mill in a conversation with WEEI.com's Roy Halladay. The Rhode Island native, currently excelling with the Lowell Spinners, said that it was flattering both to hear his name in conjunction with a potential trade for the Blue Jays ace, and to hear that the Sox had declared him off limits.

"It’s cool to be mentioned in something like," said Westmoreland. "It’s comforting to know now that I’m probably not going anywhere, but nothing is set in stone."

For more on Westmoreland, read the Full Count blog.