“If Jarren Duran is healthy, that’s my guy,” Cora ... and he exudes more swagger after last year’s success. He dyed his hair blond, too. Part rock star, part Incredible Hulk.

BOSTON — From the moment that video surfaced of Jarren Duran directing a homophobic slur at a fan Sunday afternoon, it became obvious what the Red Sox’ response needed to be. No, not to satisf ...