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Daily Red Sox Links: Dustin Pedroia, Joe Kelly, Eduardo Rodriguez

Today's links look at the problems with preseason projections, the group that makes up the starting pitching depth, and some player already down in Ft. Myers.

By Matt_Collins
Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

The early projections are optimistic about the Red Sox, but don't take that as gospel. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

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Deven Marrero stuck in stasis with Red Sox

Joon Lee

Deven Marrero has the glove to play at the major league level, but whether or not his opportunity to become a valuable player at the major league level almost entirely hinges on the performance on his bat.

Will David Ortiz be a problem at 40?

Alex Skillin

David Ortiz has shown few signs of decline in recent years, but history has rarely been kind to hitters once they've turned 40.

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On the positive side of things, they should have another very productive year from their middle infielders. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Joe Kelly probably isn't going to be great, but it's certainly possible that he'll be a serviceable number five starter. (Nick Canelas; BP Boston)

Chances are, the team will need to dip into their starting pitching depth. Who will be the most impactful of that group? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Eduardo Rodriguez had a really solid major-league debut in 2015. (Sox Prospects)

Spring training doesn't start for another few weeks, but a handful of guys are already down there. (Andrew Mahoney; Boston Globe)

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