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Daily Red Sox Links: Travis Shaw, Craig Kimbrel, Anderson Espinoza

Today's links look at John Farrell's pinch hitting decisions, what kind of role Pablo Sandoval can still play, and some updates on the farm.

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John Farrell answered a lot of questions yesterday regarding his decisions to pinch hit for Travis Shaw when a left-handed reliever comes into the game. (Evan Drellich; Boston Herald)

For his part, Shaw doesn't believe he's vulnerable against left-handed pitching. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

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Baseball players need playing time, especially early in the season, to show what they've got. The Sox have too many players that need playing time to get angry at John Farrell so early.

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John Farrell also said he still expects Pablo Sandoval to play a key role at some point, because what else is he supposed to say. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Meanwhile, Craig Kimbrel had a rough outing in his first appearance at Fenway Park as a Red Sox pitcher. (John Tomase; WEEI)

Boston added a little bit of bullpen depth yesterday, signing lefty Wesley Wright to a minor-league deal. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Things are still bright on the farm, at least. Here's a first-hand account of Anderson Espinoza. (John Calvagno; Notes from the Sally)

Chris Teeter looks at some other prospects at other levels in full-season minor-league ball. (Chris Teeter; BP Boston)

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