Xander Bogaerts has been incredible this season, and there is even more room for improvement. That's terrifying. (John Tomase; WEEI)
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Theo Epstein got ripped way back when for making "bridge season" comments, but it looks like all of that patience has paid off. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Brock Holt is going to take things slow coming back from the DL, which is always a good idea when dealing with head injuries. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)
Clay Buchholz hears all of the criticism and is ready to prove it wrong. (Evan Drellich; Boston Herald)
Were there some indicators that could've predicted Carson Smith's injury? (Troy Patterson; Fire Brand of the AL)
So, uh, Bill Lee is running for governor in Vermont. (AP)