Wednesday Links

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The Red Sox opened up a three game set with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Boston sent Jake Peavy to the hill in hopes that he’d stop the Red Sox losing streak at just 2 games. Peavy did his job, allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run in 6 innings, while striking out 8 White Sox. However, Boston’s offense offered little help to Peavy’s effort, as Daniel Nava’s 4th inning blast proved to be the Red Sox only run of the game. The score remained tied at 1 in the bottom of the 9th when a low throw to first wasn’t picked by Mike Carp and the winning run came in to score from second.

• The city of Boston took Tuesday to remember those lost and injured during the Boston Marathon attack. Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of the tragedy, and offered a reminder of how sports helped a hurting city come together and heal. (Anniversary of bombings hits home for Red Sox)

• While it’s still early in the season, Chris Capuano appears to be a nice addition to the Red Sox roster. Currently working as a reliever, Capuano has made the most of his opportunities when called upon. However, he could see time in the rotation in the event of injury or under performance, making him a versatile arm. (Chris Capuano off to a solid start)

• By now, the Red Sox outfield has seen just about every combination of fielders possible, and there still isn’t a clear solution to the logjam. Chances are, finding the right outfield sequence will only get harder once Shane Victorino returns from the disabled list. (Red Sox will have to figure out outfield puzzle)

• With Dustin Pedroia, Koji Uehara, and Shane Victorino close to their respective returns, it only seems fitting that Mike Napoli could be sidelined. The Red Sox first baseman left Tuesday’s game after injuring his left ring finger sliding into second base. (Mike Napoli exits with finger injury)

• Through the first 13 games of the season, fans can tell that this isn’t the 2013 Red Sox they watch steam roll the league. While they have received solid pitching, the teams has struggled to score runs and have strayed away from their patient offensive approach. (What happened to the championship lineup? Taking stock of Red Sox’ offensive woes)

• Jake Peavy spent 5 seasons with the Chicago White Sox before being dealt to Boston in a 3 team deal last July. Now a Red Sox, Peavy took the mound in Chicago for the first time since being traded, and displayed his comfort at US Cellular Field by tossing 6 one-run innings. (Jake Peavy prepares to face former team in Chicago)

• Recently retired ex-Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald quickly found out what his life after baseball will be like. The well traveled veteran accepted a role to work along side of fellow former Red Sox, Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer, as a baseball operations assistant. (Ex-OF McDonald joins Cubs front office)

• Tweet of the day: #BostonStrong