Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Hanley Ramirez, Rick Porcello

Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts are ready to lead Boston's core for the foreseeable future. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

It's clear to John Henry that the Red Sox need to send David Ortiz out on top. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Hanley Ramirez is more than ready for the challenge of moving to first base. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

In more confident baseball player news, Rusney Castillo believes he's ready to take a step forward at the plate. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Rick Porcello is super excited for his (hopefully improved) second season with the Red Sox. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)

One of the unheralded heroes of the 2013 run is getting ready for a comeback in 2016. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Sox Prospects looks at the unexpectedly rushed 2015 for Blake Swihart. (Sox Prospects)

Steven Wright probably isn't appreciated enough for the solid depth he provides. (Chris Teeter; BP Boston)

Mookie Betts is a cover man. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

NESN's spring training broadcast schedule is out. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)