Nolan Arenado is going to get paid, but this isn’t Purple Row, so let’s look at his deal from a Red Sox perspective, particularly in relation to Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts. (Darren Hartwell; NBC Sports Boston)
Speaking of contract extensions, what is that looking like for Chris Sale? (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
Dustin Pedroia doesn’t have to worry about a contract but he does have to worry about getting back to producing. (Tara Sullivan; Boston Globe)
Pedroia isn’t the only guy on the Sox who will wear a knee brace.