Daily Red Sox Links: Will Middlebrooks, John Lackey, Drew Sutton

Will Middlebrooks' wrist scare reminded the Red Sox of the dearth of depth there really is at third base. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

An optimistic John Lackey believes he's on the right track in his recovery from Tommy John. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

Who does Joel Hanrahan give credit to for his major-league success? None other than former Red Sox manager Joe Kerrigan. (Gordon Edes; ESPNBoston.com)

Can Drew Sutton be in the plans as a backup third baseman? Brian MacPherson discussing that question, along with other players and moments from yesterday. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

How do the Red Sox and Yankees stack up against one another? (Steve Silva; Boston.com)

Red Sox season ticket holders are starting to run for the hills. (Amalie Benjamin; Boston.com)

Andrew Baggarly had an interesting observation over at San Francisco's camp. It's the only club in the majors without an athlete of African-American descent. (Andrew Baggarly; CSNBayArea.com)