Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Andrew Cashner, Brian Johnson

What kind of contract would we be looking at for Xander Bogaerts had he not signed that extension before the season? (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

We have seen Red Sox pitchers constantly looking in their hats this year. What gives? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

It’s tempting to compare this Red Sox team to this past year’s Celtics team. John Tomase says it’s not at all fair. (John Tomse; NBC Sports Boston)

So, what was it like for Andrew Cashner as he was picking up his first career save? (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

Nathan Eovaldi was expected to get the start on Wednesday. Instead, he pitched in relief on Tuesday and now Brian Johnson will start. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)