Daily Red Sox Links: Garrett Whitlock, Zack Scott, James McCann

The Red Sox made a new acquisition last week, picking up pitcher Garrett Whitlock in the Rule 5 Draft. The team’s vice president of professional scouting, Gus Quattlebaum, discussed what he likes about the former Yankees prospect. (Lauren Campbell; NESN)

The Mets have been in the running for a new general manager, and while the job ultimately went to a former Red Sox front office member, a current one was in the running until the very end. (Christopher Smith, Mass Live)

James McCann, newly signed Mets catcher, is headed there as well. It’s been a busy time for New York, who also happen to be under new ownership. (Tim Britton; The Athletic)

A resident of Salem, Virginia gives his thoughts on the state of baseball in his small town. (Aaron McFarling; The Roanoke Times)

There have been many great World Series champions in the past decade, but who was the best? (Andy McCullough; The Athletic)