Daily Red Sox Links: Rubby De La Rosa, Allen Webster, Mookie Betts

Today's links look at the depth from which Boston dealt from to rebuild the rotation, the depth they hung on to, and interest in Allen Craig.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Dec 15, 2014, 7:00am EST

Obviously it would be ideal for the Red Sox to get an ace atop their rotation, but how essential is it to winning? (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

If they do want to go that route, though, they have enough young pitching to get it done. (Jason Mastrodonato; Masslive.com)

A preemptive defense of signing James Shields

They did lose a little of that depth. Jeff Pini takes a look back at the Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster era. (Jeff Pini; Boston.com)

Sox Prospects has the scouting report for all involved in the Wade Miley deal. (Ian Cundall & Chaz Fiorino; Sox Prospects)

A key to all of these deals for Ben Cherington was keeping the top-flight pitching talent in the organization. (Ryan Hannable; WEEI.com)

Larry Lucchino continues to lament the loss of Jon Lester. (John Tomase; Boston Herald)

In non-pitching news, the Red Sox are considering Mookie Betts for a key role for 2015. (Kyle Brasseur; ESPN Boston)

While he won't net an ace, Allen Craig is receiving interest from multiple teams. (Drew Silva; Hardball Talk)

The road to contention will be a clogged one next year. (Dayn Perry; CBS Sports)