Daily Red Sox Links: Bobby Dalbec, Jason Varitek, Triston Casas

Now that the deadline has passed for teams to protect their minor leaguers from the Rule 5 Draft, J.J. Cooper takes a look at some of the better players who will be available in next month’s draft. (J.J. Cooper; Baseball America)

Jen McCaffrey had an excellent interview with Jason Varitek regarding his new title with the team as well as what the future may hold for the former fan favorite. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

After a rookie campaign that saw the big power potential we all expected along with the big strikeout totals, does Bobby Dalbec have a future with the Red Sox? (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

A lack of diversity for the top jobs in baseball has long been an issue in the sport. Will minorities have more opportunities in the near future for manager or front office jobs? (Alex Speier; The Boston Globe)

Sean McAdam reviews the Fall Instructional League. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)