Daily Red Sox Links: Jonathan Herrera, Masashiro Tanaka, Stephen Drew

Alex Speier breaks down the trade between Colorado in Boston, which will bring utility infielder Jonathan Herrera into town. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

We turn to Rox Pile for a breakdown of who exactly Herrera is as a player. (Hayden Kane; Rox Pile)

Finally, how do Rockies fans feel about a return to Colorado for Franklin Morales? (Drew Creasman; Purple Row)

Chad Finn looks a variety of news and thoughts around the Red Sox, including the (unlikely) possibility that Boston pursues Japanese phenom Masashiro Tanaka. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

The Red Sox have announced the coaching staffs throughout their minor-league system, including Kevin Boles, who has been promoted to manage the team in Pawtucket. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Does the acquisition of Herrera mark the end of the possibility of Stephen Drew returning to Boston? (Ben Shapiro; Masslive.com)

It's close, but the Red Sox came in just under the luxury tax threshold for 2013. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

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