Daily Red Sox Links: Brock Holt, Xander Bogaerts, Hanley Ramirez

Today's links look at how Brock Holt got to where he is, Mike Napoli's everlasting optimism, and the timetable for Dustin Pedroia's return.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Jul 8, 2015, 7:00am EDT

He may not seem it on the surface, but Brock Holt is more than deserving of his All-Star bid. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

All-Star Game just the beginning for Brock Holt

Alex Speier looks at Holt's rise to stardom. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Xander Bogaerts could be another All-Star, and he hopes you go out and vote for him. Yes, you. (John Tomase; WEEI.com)

Expect to see David Ortiz playing first base again this week. (Christopher Smith; Masslive.com)

He'll be replacing Mike Napoli at the position, who remains optimistic that he'll turn it around. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval are not A Problem. (Bryan Joiner; BP Boston)

The front office knew exactly what they were getting when they signed Ramirez. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

The Red Sox still aren't sure if Dustin Pedroia will be back before the All-Star break. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)