The Red Sox have taken care of their first arbitration-eligible player of the offseason, coming to terms with Burke Badenhop. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)
Boston's outfield was one of the best in baseball last year, but they'll have to find a way to replicate some of Jacoby Ellsbury's value in 2014. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)
Stephen Drew has reportedly indicated he is willing to play different positions rather than just shortstop, which would be nothing but good for his value in free agency. (Jason Mastrodonato; Masslive.com)
The Rays figure to be one of Boston's major competitors in the AL East this year, but much of that hinges on their complicated decision on whether or not to deal David Price. (Jeff Sullivan; Fangraphs)
The Dark Lord, aka Alfredo Aceves, has signed with Baltimore. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)
At the corner infield positions, the Red Sox find themselves with one more-or-less known commodity, and one giant question mark. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)
Clayton Kershaw made a little bit of money yesterday. (Craig Calcaterra; Hardball Talk)