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Daily Red Sox Links: John Farrell, Shane Victorino, Clay Buchholz

Today's links look at a new form of scouting by the Red Sox, Cole Hamels' desires, and the advantage of having Boston's depth.

By Matt_Collins
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Alex Speier has a really interesting look at a relatively new wrinkle in Boston's scouting procedures. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

With his contract due to expire at season's end, John Farrell is working on an extension with the Red Sox. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)

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Sandoval is overweight and it's not a big deal

Joon Lee

A picture of Pablo Sandoval looking less than in shape made the rounds on social media on Tuesday, but the Red Sox third baseman's issue with his weight isn't the biggest issue facing the team.

Swihart was always amazing at everything

Marc Normandin

You think we're exaggerating but it's the truth.

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Sandoval is overweight and it's not a big deal Swihart was always amazing at everything

Cole Hamels wants to win. (Jeff Todd; MLB Trade Rumors)

While the rotation looks as it does now, though, Clay Buchholz is ready to lead the way. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

His role isn't clear right now, but Shane Victorino is extremely motivated to prove the people who are writing him off wrong. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

Unsurprisingly, Ben Cherington isn't at all concerned about Pablo Sandoval's weight. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

We aren't sure how the final roster will look, but Boston should benefit from an impressive amount of depth. (Alex Skillin; Fire Brand of the AL)

There is another name on the list of former Red Sox players that have been scooped up by Theo Epstein and the Cubs. (Aaron Gleeman; Hardball Talk)

If you get MLB Network in your cable package, you'll have no shortage of baseball to watch this spring. (Joe Lucia; Awful Announcing)

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