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Daily Red Sox Links: Clay Buchholz, Brock Holt, Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Today's links look at when to start worrying about the rotation, the possibility of bringing back Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and the revolving door in the bullpen.

By Matt_Collins
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Conventional wisdon says it's too early to worry about anything. Is that the case with the Red Sox rotation, though? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

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The mysterious start to Bogaerts' season

Matt_Collins

Xander Bogaerts' overall numbers are fine, but there are some underlying concerns.

Hard-hit balls? Not when the Red Sox are playing

Ben Buchanan

The Red Sox aren't hitting the ball hard, or getting hit hard for that matter, no matter what the scores might suggest.

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The mysterious start to Bogaerts' season Hard-hit balls? Not when the Red Sox are playing

The Red Sox certainly think so, as they'll go a few more turns through the rotation before making any sort of judgements. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

Clay Buchholz is a key part of said rotation. Should he try something new with his curveball? (Ryan P. Morrison; BP Boston)

Old friend Jarrod Saltalamacchia was designated for assignment yesterday (man I was way wrong about him a couple years ago). Despite some weakness behind the plate, the Red Sox are unlikely to pursue him. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

Should they? (Christopher Smith; Masslive.com)

John Farrell is looking back at a managerial icon on how to deal with Brock Holt. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

The last spot in Boston's bullpen has been a revolving door over the last few days. (Jimmy Toscano; CSN New England)

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