Daily Red Sox Links: Luis Castillo, Jarren Duran, Daniel Bard

We know the Red Sox are going to do something at some point to shore up their rotation, but exactly what is unclear. Recently, it came out that the Reds are shopping Luis Castillo, and Sean McAdam makes the argument for the Red Sox targeting the righty. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Jen McCaffrey has a great story on Stephanie Barkowski, a relatively unknown but extremely important member of the Red Sox front office who played an integral role in Boston hiring Chaim Bloom to run baseball operations. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

Jim Crowell has the latest on Red Sox prospects who are playing in various winter leagues, including Jarren Duran in Puerto Rico. (Jim Crowell; Sox Prospects)

Old friend Daniel Bard was one of the best stories in baseball, and he was rewarded for his incredible comeback with the Tony Canigliaro Award. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)

Ever wonder where the Red Sox name came from? (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)