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Daily Red Sox Links: Juan Nieves, David Ortiz, Henry Owens

Today's links look at Juan Nieves' firing, the pitching staff as a whole, and the lackluster defensive start.

By Matt_Collins
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Ultimately, Juan Nieves paid the price for the poor performances in Boston's pitching staff. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)

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It's time to give up on Justin Masterson

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Justin Masterson's results haven't been the worst in the rotation. But unlike the other four pitchers, there's no real reason to expect anything is going to get better for him.

10 ways to survive a Red Sox slump

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It'll get better! Or it won't. But these are 10 things that will take your mind off the Sox when you're down in the dumps.

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Unlike most of us, Nieves wasn't surprised by the decision. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

While the pitching coach will change, Ben Cherington says the rotation will stay the same for the time being. (Jimmy Toscano; CSN New England)

With all of this being said, how would one appropriately assign blame for the team's pitching woes. (Jeff Sullivan; Fangraphs)

Is it time for them to start thinking about ousting one of the starters? (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

It has been relatively gradual and quiet, but David Ortiz has been declining over the last few years. (Alex Skillin; BP Boston)

He still has an almost infinite amount of knowledge, however, and Pablo Sandoval will use that to his advantage. (Tom Layman; Boston Herald)

Has the Red Sox defense been costing the team wins? (Ken Woolums; ESPN Boston)

Ian Cundall provides an updated scouting report on Henry Owens. (Ian Cundall; Sox Prospects)

Jarrod Saltalamacchia signed with Arizona yesterday, but he was hoping to return to Boston. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive.com)

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