Daily Red Sox Links: Sam Kennedy, Dave Dombrowski, Mookie Betts

Chad Finn understands the firing of Dave Dombrowski. He’s not quite as sure about the timing of it, though. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

John Tomase takes a look at three deals that could be the biggest reason Dombrowski is no longer with the team. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Here is a list of candidates who could replace Dombrowski as the head of the front office. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

On Tuesday, Sam Kennedy spoke, the first time someone from ownership has publicly spoken after the news. He explained what took so long. Or tried to anyway. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Kennedy also clarified that Alex Cora’s job is indeed safe. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

In other news, Mookie Betts is being Mookie Betts again. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)

Davd Price, meanwhile, wants to pitch again this year, but now he’s been ruled out at least through the coming weekend. (Bill Koch; Providence Journal)

Here are Sox Prospects’ yearly All-Stars on the pitching side. (Will Woodward; Sox Prospects)