Daily Red Sox Links: Will Middlebrooks, Stephen Drew, David Ortiz

Will Middlebrooks has a big season for his career coming up in 2014, and a key for him will be to add some plate discipline to his power. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

It's looking more and more like the Red Sox should bring back Stephen Drew. (Josh Cookson; Fire Brand of the AL)

Xander Bogaerts got some high praise from a Hall of Fame shortstop. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

After suffering through some unfortunate injury luck in his Red Sox career, Ryan Kalish will be moving on to the Cubs organization for next season. (Patrick Mooney; CSN Chicago)

David Ortiz is under contract for next season, but he is looking to have that extended to cover 2015, as well. (Peter Abraham; Boston.com)

The Red Sox haven't been incredibly active in this winter's Hot Stove season, but that doesn't mean there is nothing to be excited about. (Dan Corrado; Talkin Sox With Dan)

Obviously players will take the consequences of an extended season that ends in a championship, but it does take a toll, especially on the pitching staff. (Kyle Brasseur; ESPN Boston)

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