Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Ronaldo Hernández, TJ Connelly

With workouts beginning today down in Fort Myers, Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey do some preseason predictions with a little over/under and what if. (Chad Jennings & Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

Speaking of workouts and spring training, it’s going to be a different kind of camp, particularly for writers who typically make the annual trip down. (Dan Shaughnessy; Boston Globe)

Looking specifically at the middle infield positions, where do the Red Sox stand in the American League East? (Adam Berry; MLB.com)

The Red Sox made a trade with the Rays on Wednesday. Here’s a look at that deal from the other side’s perspective. (Daniel Russell; DRay’s Bay)

Also on Wednesday, Kevin Plawecki was placed on the COVID list. There are no details on what specifically is going on there, but we of course hope it’s nothing serious. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Ginny Searle takes a national perspective on the Andrew Benintendi trade. (Ginny Searle; Baseball Prospectus)

An old friend has found a new home. (Al Yellon; Bleed Cubbie Blue)

Fenway is losing TJ Connelly, one of the best DJs in the business. (Michael Marotta; Vanyaland)