Daily Red Sox Links: Carlos Beltran, Manny Ramirez, David Price

Carlos Beltran remains the hottest rumor for the Red Sox this winter, but they’re not the only team looking at him. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

We’re still early in the offseason, but Boston appears less willing than usual to open their checkbooks. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Even if he doesn’t make the Hall of Fame, Manny Ramirez remains one of the elite hitters in recent memory. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Either David Price has a sense of humor about his playoff struggles or he’s really sad about it. Or both. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Ian Browne has his latest mailbag. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

As the deadline for a new CBA nears, it’s starting to look like a lockout is a real possibility. (Grant Brisbee; SB Nation)