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David Ortiz didn't participate in yesterday's electrifying HR Derby, but he was still mentioned in a few pressers beforehand as Tim Britton found out what some All-Star pitchers think about facing the Red Sox slugger. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Scott Boras comes out and says that Jacoby Ellsbury's health is in good form and that he and the Red Sox will not negotiate a contract during the season -- shocker! (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Xander Bogaerts proved why he's on the fast track to the majors with his performance yesterday at the Futures Game. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)
Speaking of Bogaerts, he's the feature of this week's SoxProspect.com's Video of the Week. Watch some video from his time in Portland. (Matt Huegel; SoxProspects.com)
Boston has a future All-Star in Bogaerts waiting in the farm system, but they don't have an ace in the wings. (Ben Carsley; Fire Brand of the AL)
Like most people who endured Boston's 2012 campaign, Mark Melancon has put that season behind him. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
It has taken a collective effort in order for the Red Sox to be in first place, and John Farrell had a part in that. (Gordon Edes; ESPNBoston.com)
