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Daily Red Sox Links: David Ortiz, Rick Porcello, Rusney Castillo

Today's links look at David Ortiz's rough stretch, Brock Holt's road back up the depth chart, and a minor-league All-Star.

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What in the world is going on with David Ortiz? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

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Benintendi named BA's college player of the year

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Boston's first-round draft pick was the best of the best in college baseball

What do the Red Sox do with Masterson?

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Justin Masterson made his third rehab appearance yesterday and the Red Sox need to make a decision on what to do with him soon.

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Benintendi named BA's college player of the year What do the Red Sox do with Masterson?

Even with the veterans rough patch, John Farrell isn't considering pinch hitting for him during games he starts. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

According to Rick Porcello himself, he is putting too much emphasis on the "shutdown inning." (Christopher Smith; Masslive.com)

Rusney Castillo heating up would go a long way towards the offense getting back up to speed. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)

For now, however, he appears to be behind Brock Holt on the depth chart. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

Sam Travis is going to the All-Star game. (Nick Rabasco; Sox Prospects)

Chris Crawford identifies late-round picks from every team that could become major-league caliber players. (Chris Crawford; Baseball Prospectus)

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