Daily Red Sox Links: Drake Britton, David Ortiz, Stephen Drew

His chances have still been extremely limited, but Drake Britton has excelled in his first chances with the big-league club. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

Last Friday, John Sickels reviewed his preseason top-20 prospects for the Red Sox. (John Sickels; Minor League Ball)

David Ortiz needed a hug after getting ejected on Saturday, but the Red Sox aren't expecting any kind of suspension as a result of his outburst. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

It's the time of the year when the Red Sox need to start deciding how heavily they should be weighing the future vs. the present. (Evan Drellich; Masslive.com)

Stephen Drew has had some serious rough patches this season, but he's rewarding the team's patience with him. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

According to the man himself, Ortiz's outburst was more about the umpire's reactions than the call itself. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

Brian MacPherson outlines the strategy opposing pitchers should employ to beat Boston's lineup. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

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