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Daily Red Sox Links: Adrian Gonzalez, Clay Buchholz, Aaron Cook

By Matthew Kory
Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Mark Melancon (37) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE
Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Mark Melancon (37) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-US PRESSWIRE

The Red Sox put Adrian Gonzalez on trade waivers which means that they're going to trade him any second now. Ready? Set...? TRADED! Actually, no. It's likely a move to gauge his value on the market. The Sox aren't moving Gonzalez, at least I don't think they will (I've never been wrong before in my life!), so you can breathe easy, Red Sox Nation. Or not, as is your wont. (Zack Links; MLB Trade Rumors)

The Red Sox are running more. What are they running from? Varmints of all sizes! Or not! I don't know! I haven't read the article! (Brian MacPherson; The Providence Journal)

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a flying goat? No? Well how about what it would be like to operate a hand-operated out-of-town scoreboard with hooves for hands?! Or, you know, just how to hand-operate a scoreboard. This is pretty neat, goat hands or not. (Ian Miller; Baseball Prospectus($))

What prospects will you see in Red Sox regalia come September? Mike Andrews of Sox Prospects tells you so I don't have to! (Mike Andrews; Sox Prospects via ESPN Boston)

Aaron Cook struck out Mike Trout. That's just straight wack, yo. (Ben Lindbergh; Baseball Prospectus)

If you don't read You Can't Predict Baseball then I can't help you. (You Can't Predict Baseball; You Can't Predict Baseball)

What did the Astros get by firing former Red Sox bench coach Brad Mills? Search me. Search The Common Man too. (The Common Man; The Platoon Advantage)

Eight ways to make the Fenway experience more closely mirror the play of the team. And yes, sadly this does involve Dane Cook. *Shudder* (Red; Surviving Grady)

Felix Hernandez is good. He pitches. He'll be a free agent at some point eventually. He could cost a lot of money. How much? Lots! (Dave Cameron; USS Mariner)

Ever talk about baseball? Are you smart and funny? Then it might go a bit like this: (David Roth and David Raposa; The Classical)

What does the future hold for Clayton Mortensen and Franklin Morales? Find out when you read "What does the future hold for Clayton Mortensen and Franklin Morales?"! (Mike Petraglia; WEEI.com)

Other than last night, Clay Buchholz has been much better recently. Why? (Evan Brunell; Sweetspot Network)

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