Monday’s Links – Fast Finish

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Well, the Red Sox might already be done with all that signing free agents stuff. It’s only December 9th! That just seems so crazy at this point…

• Was that it? Ben Cherington might be done with his offseason wheelin’ & dealin’ and it’s only early December. A year ago, that would’ve seemed an insane idea. (Sox roster might be good to go)

• Despite the championship, the plans for the Red Sox remain the same. Expectations still remain sky-high for the team, and we’re still as pessimistic as ever. (For the 2014 Red Sox, the plan remains the same)

• There is no such thing as too much starting pitching. Thankfully, the Red Sox seem to have embraced that philosophy to the fullest this year. (Red Sox Depth Chart: Red Sox overflowing with starting pitching)

• Boston might be done signing players, but it doesn’t mean they’re done swapping them. The Winter Meetings provide ample opportunity for a game-breaking trade. (Winter Meetings an opportunity for Red Sox)

• For the next two years, noted beard aficionados Dustin Pedroia & Mike Napoli will man the right side of the infield. And both these guys valued Boston over money. (Mike Napoli, Dustin Pedroia And The Value Of Clubhouse Culture)

• David Ortiz was taken aback at the Yankees’ apathy to re-sign Robinson Cano. Papi believes that the Yanks gave up the core of their club. (Ortiz on Cano: ‘He was the face of that ballclub’)

• Chicken and beer? An anthill compared to this mountain. Try NOT KNOWING ANYTHING. (Dysfunction at the top: Eric Wedge, others point to trouble in Mariners’ front office)

It’s been a pleasure seeing you pitch, Doc.