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Daily Red Sox Links: Clay Buchholz, Mookie Betts, Blake Swihart

Today's links look at Clay Buchholz's year ahead, a potential bounce-back from Dustin Pedroia, and the merits of the Wade Miley deal.

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Clay Buchholz has had a long road to what may be the most important season of his career. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

Luckily, he's feeling a lot better than he did a year ago at this time. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

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Christian Vazquez to undergo Tommy John surgery

Ben Buchanan

Christian Vazquez' first full season is over before it began. Dr. James Andrews will perform Tommy John surgery on the young catcher Wednesday afternoon.

Don't underestimate Red Sox lefty Brian Johnson

Alex Skillin

Although fellow lefties Henry Owens and Eduardo Rodriguez receive more praise, Brian Johnson could be in a better position to help the Red Sox this season.

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Christian Vazquez to undergo Tommy John surgery Don't underestimate Red Sox lefty Brian Johnson

Dave Cameron addresses the Andrew McCutchen comparisons that Mookie Betts has received. (Dave Cameron; Fox Sports)

Is this the year Dustin Pedroia regains his old form at the plate? (Jeremy Gottlieb; Boston.com)

Ben Cherington explains why it's best for Blake Swihart to start the year in triple-A. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

Jason Mastrodonato agrees with the decision. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Was trading for Wade Miley the worst move of the offseason? (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)

There's a chance that Steven Wright will get a start in the first series of the year. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive.com)

How are the Red Sox set up at the corner infield spots through the organization? (James Dunne; Sox Prospects)

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