It doesn't seem like it at first, but the Red Sox would be smart to make a real play for Masahiro Tanaka. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Rubby De La Rosa has been working hard with a former Red Sox pitcher who was pretty decent in his prime, and could be poised for his breakout season in 2014. (Kyle Brasseur; ESPN Boston)
Fans seem to be more and more wary of big contracts, but the fact is, teams that spend big are still more likely to win. (Ben Shapiro; Masslive.com)
Mookie Betts reflects on his breakout 2013 season. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)
Alex Rodriguez had a somewhat noteworthy weekend. (Peter Abrham; Boston.com)
Scott Lauber says the Rodriguez suspension is great news for the Yankees. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)
One of the best developments for Boston's future was the rise of Blake Swihart. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)