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A.J. Pierzynski continues to say the right things, and is even joking around with the media. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)
With Pierzynski in town, Ryan Lavarnway's full-time shot in the show will seemingly be pushed to 2015, as noted by Ian Browne among health updates on Clay Buchholz and Dustin Pedroia. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
Boston would benefit if Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro Tanaka wasn't posted by his Nippon Professional Baseball club. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Pierzynski will not only affect Lavarnway's status within the club, he will obviously have an impact on David Ross' playing time. (Jason Mastrodonato; MassLive.com)
Ryan Hannable explains why the Red Sox could be done with any type of major-league transaction this winter. (Ryan Hannable; Inside the Batter's Box)
Ben Cherington explains what is involved when you trade within the division, something the Red Sox haven't done since 1997 with the Yankees -- if you don't include minor moves, and the John Farrell deal. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
A few Red Sox prospects (and, reportedly, Pierzynski) will attend the Jimmy Fund's "New Stars for Young Stars" event. (Tim Healey; SoxProspects.com)
Mark Mulder is attempting a major-league comeback. The left-hander hasn't pitched since 2009. (Jerry Crasnick; ESPN.com)
I'm sure you've heard of Chris Cotillo, the 18-year-old, Massachusetts native who has become a reliable MLB insider overnight for our SB Nation partners over at MLBDailyDish.com. If not, well, read this. (Nathan Fenno; The Washington Times)