FORT MYERS, Fla.

Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry called it strange not to see David Ortiz at the team’s first full squad workout this year and knows only one achievement will satisfy the team’s management, players and fans.

“We really are focused on that fourth ring like we were that first,” Henry said Friday. “Anything short of that is, I think we would say, limited success.”

Ortiz joined the Red Sox ahead of the 2003 season and retired last fall after helping the Red Sox win their first three World Series titles since 1918.

“I’ve been thinking about that all week and it is strange,” Henry said. “We miss him at our level. We lost someone that was at the top of his game and was a huge presence, but that just increases your challenge this yea. It’s a part of life. You move on.”

Werner said they’ve had discussions about what role the 41-year-old will have with the club.

With Boston coming off an AL East title and a Division Series loss to Cleveland, Werner spoke to the Red Sox and “made a reference to Tom Brady and the Patriots and what we can take from that in terms of hard work and practice.”

Henry said last year’s ending was frustrating after Boston was swept in three games by the Indians.

“We didn’t finish our business last year,” he said. “It was a disappointing way to finish.”

Henry said Ortiz’s retirement helped lead the Red Sox to trade for Sale for top prospects.

“With David leaving, I think there was a feeling that we should do something. I think our offense has been strong and will be strong this year,” Henry said. “When this opportunity came up, it was hard to give up two of the best prospects in baseball, but I think we all agreed that this is a rare opportunity.”