Daily Red Sox Links: Rusney Castillo, Will Middlebrooks, Clay Buchholz

Alex Speier goes position-by-position in determining what needs to be done this offseason. (Alex Speier; WEEI.com)

This past season was similarly frustrating as 2012, but the upcoming offseason will be tougher than it was after that season. (Scott Lauber; Boston Herald)

One of the worst parts of the Red Sox season ending is not being able to see Rusney Castillo as he continues to adjust to MLB ball. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

After winning the Castillo sweepstakes, don't expect the Red Sox to be in on Yasmani Tomas. (Jason Mastrodonato; Masslive.com)

Matt Huegel breaks down his top-40 Red Sox prospects. (Matt Huegel; Sox Prospects)

Last night's AL Wildcard Game featured two of Boston's potential free agent targets. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Will Middlebrooks has made his decision on whether or not he'll play winter ball. (Gordon Edes; ESPN Boston)

Clay Buchholz underwent successful surgery yesterday. (Ricky Doyle; NESN)

Could Manny Ramirez be part of a major-league coaching staff next year? (Aaron Gleeman; Hardball Talk)