Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, Ryan Brasier

The Red Sox spent Friday avoiding arbitration with all of their eligible players, giving themselves some cost certainty that should help with their bullpen pursuit. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston)

Not too long ago, this time of year would be filled long-term extensions for arbitration-eligible players. What happened? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Rob Bradford celebrates the anniversary of the Red Sox finding Ryan Brasier. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Boston is putting a lot into the idea that Dustin Pedroia can handle duties as something close to a regular second baseman. He’ll start running next week. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

As part of his mailbag, Ian Browne wonders what happens if Pedroia can’t stay healthy in 2019. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Tony Renda is part of that second base depth, and he’s ready for a bigger role in 2019. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)