Daily Red Sox Links: Matt Barnes, Brian O’Halloran, Mike Shalin

Matt Barnes was considered a candidate to be non-tendered earlier this week, but the Red Sox did indeed opt to keep him for 2021. Now looking further into the future, he wants to stick with the team for the long term. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Ian Browne gives his thoughts on some moves the team can make in the coming weeks as the offseason hopefully starts to get moving a bit. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)

There is an inspiring group of current and former players are trying to change the way baseball looks. (Barry Svrluga; Washington Post)

In a great story, Brian O’Halloran donates his baseball card collection and proceeds are going to a great cause. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Last but certainly not least, Mike Shalin, former Boston Herald writer and Fenway official scorer, passed away yesterday. It’s a sad day for the Red Sox and media family. (Chad Finn; Boston Globe)