Daily Red Sox Links: Alex Verdugo, Dustin Pedroia, Hudson Potts

Over the last year or two, the Red Sox have not exactly endeared themselves to the fan base, as Chad Finn acknowledges. But he also writes that this year’s team could win some of those people back. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

With camp set to get started in just a day, it’s time to stop focusing on who could be on the roster and look at who is. To that end, Chad Jennings takes a look at the most important players for Boston in 2021. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

The bullpen will be an important part of the roster this year, as always. John Tomase looks at the unit. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Dustin Pedroia appreciation will never stop, and nor should it. Neil Paine looks back at the wonderful career. (h/t Fromalabama in yesterday’s Open Thread for sharing this one.) (Neil Paine; FiveThirtyEight)

Michael Silverman gives a look at what spring training will look like this year. (Michael Silverman; Boston Globe)

Red Sox prospect Hudson Potts makes this list of sleeper position player prospects. (Ben Clemens; FanGraphs)