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Daily Red Sox Links: James Shields, Yoan Moncada, Drake Britton

Today's links look at the Red Sox being out on James Shields, how they may continue to rebuild the rotation, and a new proposal to do away with the draft.

By Matt_Collins
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From Nick Cafardo comes a report that the Red Sox are not one of the teams in the mix for James Shields. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)

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Where does Moncada fit on the Red Sox?

Marc Normandin

The Red Sox could always use prospects, but Moncada plays positions the Red Sox have presumably filled. Should that matter?

Looking at the Sox non-roster invitees

Matt_Collins

Most of the major moves for Boston are finished, but the minor-league deals with invites to spring training will continue to roll in.

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Where does Moncada fit on the Red Sox? Looking at the Sox non-roster invitees

What are some reasons they wouldn't want to go after the right hander? (Jason Mastrodonato; Masslive.com)

Another reason: the Atlantic Ocean. (Scott Gelman; MLB Daily Dish)

Even if they're out on Shields, Boston may not be done adding to the rotation, though it won't necessarily happen before Opening Day. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

Rob Bradford has a primer on Yoan Moncada, as the sweepstakes for the Cuban phenom heats up. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

Here's a Chicago view on their addition of Drake Britton. (Al Yellon; Bleed Cubbie Blue)

Dave Cameron has a radical idea on how to deal with the acquisition of amateur players. (Dave Cameron; Fox Sports)

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