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Daily Red Sox Links: David Ortiz, Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury

Today's links look at David Ortiz's tendency to light it up at the plate, especially in October, whether or not the Red Sox are baseball's best team, and the unbelievable camaraderie in Boston's clubhouse.

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Another month of October, another postseason with David Ortiz dominating at the plate. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

Maybe because of his last name, or maybe because of his style of play, Stephen Drew has been unfairly criticized this year by a certain sect of the fan base. But really, he's been a phenomenal fit. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

Chad Finn thinks he's ready to say it. The Red Sox are the best team in baseball. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

Long home runs are incredibly fun, so let's look at the longest dingers hit by the Sox this season. (Josh Cookson; Fire Brand of the AL)

Jacoby Ellsbury has had an unreal season stealing bases, and he says he owes it to his memory, not scouting reports. (Evan Drellich; Masslive.com)

Sometimes, the effects of clubhouse culture on a team can be overrated. There's no doubt that it was a big part of Boston's turnaround this year, though. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

Clay Buchholz had a rough summer, spending most of it on the disabled list. Now, though, he's back on the mound, where he belongs. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)