Daily Red Sox Links: A.J. Pierzynski, Jacoby Ellsbury, John Lackey

Alex Speier pits Red Sox newcomer A.J. Pierzynski against former Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who signed with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

It's clear why Boston signed Pierzynski, the soon-to-be 37-year-old. He bridges the gap to Boston's catching future. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

There's a perception that Pierzynski is a bad clubhouse guy with a questionable personality, but he'll win over Red Sox fans. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

As you've definitely heard, Jacoby Ellsbury signed with the Yankees on Tuesday night. That's actually good news for Red Sox fans. (Adam Kaufman; Boston.com)

There's one former Red Sox who can relate to Ellsbury move to New York, and I bet you can guess who it is. (Ian Browne; Brownie Points)

Amid the December 3 craziness that was the MLB offseason, John Lackey won an award for overcoming adversity. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Boston is set at second base for the next seven years, but how's the depth at the position looking in 2014? (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Here are the 2014 ZiPs Projections for the Red Sox. (Carson Cistulli; FanGraphs)

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