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Daily Red Sox Links: Rick Porcello, Clay Buchholz, David Ortiz

Today's links look at the turnaround from Xander Bogaerts, Hanley Ramirez's defense, and what the expect from the Red Sox in the draft.

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Rick Porcello had a solid start in Wednesday night's loss, and part of that was increasing his sinker usage. (John Tomase; WEEI.com)

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Clay Buchholz has been mostly fantastic on the mound this year, and it looks like he's taking a new role in the clubhouse as well. (Jimmy Toscano; CSN New England)

While the rest of the offense is scuffling, it at least looks like Xander Bogaerts is turning a corner. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

David Ortiz, on the other hand, still can't find his groove. (Matthew Kory; Fangraphs)

Hanley Ramirez has been up and down with the bat, but his defense has been a real issue for this team. (Alex Skillin; BP Boston)

The pitching staff has been very impressed by Sandy Leon behind the plate. (Rich Thompson; Boston Herald)

Sox Prospects gets you set for next week's amateur draft. (Mike Andrews; Sox Prospects)

The Red Sox added some versatile depth to their roster in Alejandro De Aza. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive.com)

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