Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Theo Epstein, Rick Porcello

Steve Buckley says it’s time to start planning for the post-Betts era. Thanks, I hate it. (Steve Buckley; The Athletic)

Theo Epstein’s name is not going to go away until a decision is actually made, and the Red Sox should still pursue him. (Dan Shaughnessy; Boston Globe)

Epstein says he’s not leaving Chicago, but of course he’s going to say that, right? John Tomase believes him. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Sean McAdam, meanwhile, doesn’t think the timing is going to work out. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

It’s a Rick Porcello appreciation post. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

The final series of the season is here, and the Red Sox have a number of fan appreciation ideas for those in attendance. (Deyscha Smith; Boston.com)