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Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Daniel Bard, Joel Hanrahan

Today's links include the history of Xander Bogaerts' first impressions, Daniel Bard's lights out appearance against Northeastern, and Joel Hanrahan's first appearance as a Red Sox (sort of).

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You know how they say first impressions are everything? Well, try having to make four first impressions like Xander Bogaerts did during his climb of the organizational ladder. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

After what transpired last season with Daniel Bard, an appearance such as yesterday's is a step in the right direction. (Maureen Mullen; CSNNE.com)

Joel Hanrahan is pleased with how he performed yesterday against Northeastern. (Gordon Edes; ESPNBoston.com)

Tim Britton has updates on Mike Napoli and David Ortiz, and they're riddled with optimism. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Al Skorupa takes a look at the potential fantasy value of Bryce Brentz. (Al Skorupa; FanGraphs)

I, for one, cringe when I hear people address the Red Sox, or any professional team for that matter, as "we." Jack Keller believes otherwise. (Jack Keller; Fire Brand of the AL)

Kevin Youkilis has moved past the Boston Red Sox, and is looking forward to his journey as a Yankee. (Nick Cafardo; Boston.com)