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If the injury to David Ortiz's achilles is more serious than we originally thought, Boston's lineup will be without some significant power. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
One of the worst performers this Spring Training for the Red Sox has been Joel Hanrahan, but he's not worrying about his struggles. (John Tomase; Boston Herald)
Over the weekend, Mariano Rivera officially announced that he would be retiring after the season. Rob Bradford wonders what it would take for former-closer Jonathan Papelbon to reach the greatness of Mo. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)
It wasn't a spectacularly easy road, but team USA advanced past pool play in the first round in the World Baseball Classic. (Bill Baer; Hardball Talk)
Joe Reilly tackles five questions regarding Boston's chances in 2013. (Joe Reilly; Fire Brand of the AL)
There was a brawl between Canada and Mexico in the WBC this weekend, and a certain Red Sox pitcher was involved. (Peter Abraham; Boston.com)
Jurickson Profar and Oscar Taveras are two of the game's top prospects, but which team would say no if they were offered straight-up in a deal? (Grant Brisbee; Baseball Nation)