Daily Red Sox Links: Chris Sale, Victor Martínez, Jorge Rodriguez

Christopher Gasper argues that the Chris Sale extension is just the latest in a series of bad moves by the Red Sox in their rotation. (Christopher Gasper; Boston Globe)

Dennis Eckersley has an idea for a shortened season. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

MLB is paying minor leaguers some sort of salary (thought not a very large one) for at least the next couple of months. (Meredith Perri; Masslive)

How does the altered draft this summer affect the Red Sox? (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Sox Prospects has a handful of updated scouting reports including for a couple of low-level pitchers to keep an eye on. (Sox Prospects)

Wondering what Victor Martínez has been up to since he retired? (Ken Rosenthal; The Athletic)