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Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Rick Porcello, Rusney Castillo

Today's links look at changes to Rick Porcello's curveball, the best new closer in the AL East, and the most important on-field jobs for John Farrell.

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Mookie Betts is a great young player, but the Red Sox don't have to rush into extension talks with him. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

As Rick Porcello looks for a bounce-back 2016, Jeff Sullivan examines some changes the pitcher has made with his curveball. (Jeff Sullivan; Fangraphs)

After struggling with pitch-tipping last year, Eduardo Rodriguez says the issues are behind him. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

How likely is it that Rusney Castillo can figure it out at the plate in 2016? (August Fagerstrom; Fangraphs)

Which of the two new big-name closers in the AL East is best: Craig Kimbrel or Aroldis Chapman? (Barry Bloom; RedSox.com)

John Farrell has some important on-field jobs to tackle in 2016. (Matt Collins; BP Boston)

Is it time for the team to go bargain hunting for a left-handed reliever? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

The organization is in the process of testing their new netting. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)