Jason Mastrodonato writes that Koji Uehara's deal is not one that comes without risk. (Jason Mastrodonato; Masslive.com)
While there are risks, it's clear that the Red Sox have confidence in their closer. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)
As part of his weekly mailbag, Chad Finn acknowledges that even with Uehara, the team still needs to give him help in the bullpen. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)
In other bullpen news, Boston decided to decline Craig Breslow's team option for 2015. (CSN New England)
Yoenis Cespedes' future remains a big storyline for the offseason, and there are pros and cons for whatever decision they make. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)
No matter what the Red Sox decide to do, this may be the winter they have to go all out and break the bank. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)
Going back in time, we are one year removed from when Mike Napoli officially became a man of the people in Boston. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)
This edition of the top-40 in review includes two recent first round picks. (Sox Prospects)