Daily(ish) Links: What Precedent Is There For Xander Bogaerts’ Situation With The Red Sox?

Red Sox players of Xander Bogaerts’ magnitude don’t usually leave via free agency, but that doesn’t mean it never happens, even if it has been quite a while. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Whether we like it or not, Scott Boras is going to have a lot to say about Bogaerts’ future. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Even if the Red Sox had found a way to avoid a collapse this year, it doesn’t seem like they would have had what it takes to make a run in the playoffs. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

If you think Jonny Gomes was done hitting long balls for Boston, you are wrong. (Ricky Doyle; NESN)

Which Red Sox pitching prospects showed out this year? Let SoxProspects tell you. (James Dunne; SoxProspects)