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Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Edward Mujica, Henry Owens

Today's links look at a big day in Garin Cecchini's career, Chili Davis' tough job of facilitating bounce-backs, and Michael Chavis' first spring training game.

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The idea of a Mookie Betts extension isn't crazy. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

Another young outfielder, Christian Yelich, just recently agreed to a long-term extension. Dave Cameron examines the similarities between him and Betts. (Dave Cameron; Fangraphs)

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Here's Yoan Moncada doing baseball things on video

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You've seen him in a team t-shirt, and you've seen him in a suit. Maybe you've even seen him in uniform. But now you can see Yoan Moncada (pretending to) play baseball in Red Sox colors.

Red Sox discussing Mookie Betts extension

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How early is too early? Mookie Betts barely has his Major League debut behind him, and already the Red Sox are considering an extension.

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Garin Cecchini recalls the day he broke out of his long slump last season. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

There are other hitters who struggled last year, and it's new hitting coach Chili Davis' job to help them bounce back. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)

Koji Uehara may miss some time early in the year, and Edward Mujica is ready to step in and handle the save situations. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Joe Kelly is also dealing with a minor injury, but he was feeling fine after yesterday's bullpen session. (Nick Cafardo & Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

Michael Chavis is in his first professional spring training, and started out with a bang. (Jon Meoli; Sox Prospects)

Jeff Moore took a tour of the Grapefruit League watching various prospects, including Manuel Margot, Teddy Stankiewicz and Trey Ball. (Jeff Moore; Baseball Prospectus)

What do we know, and what have we yet to learn halfway through spring training. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive.com)

Henry Owens had a rough outing yesterday, but that won't effect when we should see him in Boston this season. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

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