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Morning Sports Update: Clay Buchholz: ‘I thought I got traded’ when John Farrell pulled him after 5 innings

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Clay Buchholz bends over on the mound after giving up a home run to Khris Davis during the third inning on Monday. Winslow Townson/USA TODAY Sports

Despite a rough outing from Clay Buchholz, the Red Sox beat the A’s, 14-7, the Patriots make a trade, and a former Patriots player is involved in head trauma research.

Clay Buchholz: ‘I thought I got traded’ when John Farrell pulled him after five innings: “Not really, I didn’t really know what was going on,” Buchhloz said after a 14-7 Red Sox win. “I thought I got traded or something. I’d have liked to have gone back out for the sixth, but I’m not the manager. I felt good. I felt until the inning with (Stephen) Vogt up to bat, he’s one of their more dangerous guys. I threw him some good pitches to get through that at-bat and that inning. I wasn’t expecting not to go back out for the sixth.” (MassLive.com)

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Jackie Bradley hits a grand slam vs. A’s: “I feel confident,” said Bradley. “You want to swing it more. It’s one of those things you want to keep going as long as possible. I think confidence [is the key] to anybody. Whether it’s a pitcher, hitter or just in everyday life. You’ve got to be confident in what you’re doing or more than likely you’re not going to succeed.” (RedSox.com)

Former Patriots punter Zoltan Mesko helps improve helmet technology to prevent concussions: Now, as he transitions fully to his post-NFL career, he’s shifting into a higher gear with his off-the-field endeavors by delving into the highly charged area of head trauma in football. (ESPN.com)

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Bruins in the mix to land Harvard star Jimmy Vesey: “I think the Bruins will definitely be on my list of teams,” said the 22-year-old Vesey, who will become an unrestricted free agent Aug. 15 — with probably 30 NHL teams salivating at the prospect at getting the Hobey Baker Award winner’s signature on a contract. (The Boston Herald)

Patriots trade linebacker Jon Bostic to Lions: Lions general manager Bob Quinn saw Bostic up close last year as the Patriots’ director of pro scouting. (Boston.com)

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