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It's clear that age was the driving force behind the Red Sox paying Rick Porcello all that money. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Sean McAdam lays out the reasons why this extension makes sense. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)
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The team's negotiations with Jon Lester last spring shaped how they approached the Porcello situation. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)
The extension locks up another rotation spot for the next few years, but the young arms aren't worried about it. (Ryan Hannable; WEEI.com)
The Sox Prospects crew has the minor-league roster announcement covered, with analysis of the squads in Pawtucket, Portland, Salem and Greenville. (Sox Prospects)
Could Opening Day have gone any better? (Chad Finn; Boston.com)
*Jerry Seinfeld voice* What's the deal with Mookie Betts? (Chris Mitchell; Fangraphs)
Good news for the Red Sox bullpen. Koji Uehara is getting closer to returning to action. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)