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Daily Red Sox Links: Pablo Sandoval, John Farrell, Blake Swihart

Today's links look at the decision to start Travis Shaw over Pablo Sandoval, the setting of the rotation order, and Rusney Castillo's hope to get back to his old self.

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John Tomase has a full breakdown on the decision to start Travis Shaw over Pablo Sandoval. (John Tomase; WEEI)

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The problems with benching Pablo Sandoval

Ben Buchanan

For many, Pablo Sandoval's benching is a reason to rejoice. But the bigger picture implications might not be so universally positive for the Red Sox down the line.

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Even David Ortiz was surprised by the move. (Craig Handel; Boston Herald)

If anything, this decision and the one in left field proves that John Farrell truly is managing with a sense of urgency. (Jen McCaffrey; Masslive)

Blake Swihart rode a high BABIP to a solid 2015, but there's reason to believe he can continue to carry an above-average mark. (Matt Collins; BP Boston)

The rotation members were already known, but now their order has been set. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Rusney Castillo wants to play as well as he did in Cuba. So do we, Rusney. So do we. (Sam Galanis; NESN)

Chad Finn has questions for everyone on the Red Sox roster. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

David Ortiz left the Grapefruit League in style. (Andrew Astleford; RedSox.com)

After a disappointing professional debut, Austin Rei is looking for a bounce-back year in 2016. (Matt Huegel; Sox Prospects)

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