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Daily Red Sox Links: Hanley Ramirez, Pablo Sandoval, Mookie Betts

Today's links look at what could be a special middle of the lineup, John Farrell's growing managerial experience, and the battle for center field.

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David Ortiz and Hanley Ramirez may bring back some of that mid-2000's lineup force. (John Tomase; WEEI.com)

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Buchholz worked with Clemens this winter

Marc Normandin

That doesn't guarantee Buchholz will be back in his best form, but the signs have been good ones.

Ramirez likely to change positions, not Sandoval

Matt_Collins

Although seemingly everyone assumes Pablo Sandoval will move off third in the next few years, the other new member of the lineup is more likely to change positions.

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Buchholz worked with Clemens this winter Ramirez likely to change positions, not Sandoval

There are still going to be some adjustments for Ramirez as he learns to a position, though. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive.com)

Pablo Sandoval's offense gets most of the publicity, but his glove will be huge for the Red Sox. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

It speaks volumes about what he's done that rarely think of John Farrell's former role as pitching coach. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

It's very early, but the team is happy with what they've seen from Allen Craig thus far. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Many people have many good things to say about Mookie Betts. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

He's involved in a positional battle with Rusney Castillo, which Sean McAdam checks in on. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)

Derek Lowe is talking about taking a job with the Red Sox, proving that the Cubs can't have every former Red Sox player. (Aaron Gleeman; Hardball Talk)

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