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Daily Red Sox Links: Hanley Ramirez, David Ortiz, Chris Young

Today's links look at what to expect this year, Dave Dombrowski's strategy this winter, and an elbow scare for Christian Vazquez.

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Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Ben Carsley previews all things 2016 Red Sox. (Ben Carsley; Baseball Prospectus)

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Marmol's signing could show off Bannister's impact

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Brian Bannister identified an issue that could fix Carlos Marmol. The hope is he can do the same for the other pitchers on the staff.

Kimbrel saves more than the ninth for Red Sox

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Craig Kimbrel will close out games for the Red Sox, and in doing so, free up the rest of the bullpen to be the best it can be.

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Marmol's signing could show off Bannister's impact Kimbrel saves more than the ninth for Red Sox

Hanley Ramirez's defense is obviously a question mark, so can Dustin Pedroia make a difference? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Regardless of the defense, John Farrell is going to try and keep Ramirez's bat in the lineup. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

The Red Sox could've easily chosen to rebuild after two straight last-place finishes, but Dave Dombrowski took another route. (Brian MacPherson; Providence Journal)

David Ortiz will be honored in his final season, but the team doesn't want that to be what 2016 is all about. (Rick Weber; ESPN Boston)

There was a bit of a scare with Christian Vazquez's elbow yesterday, but it all ended up being fine. (Ricky Doyle; NESN)

Chris Young is still adjusting to a more secondary role, but it will be worth it if it's for a winning team. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Young will likely be taking some at bats from Jackie Bradley, who isn't exactly sure how things will shake out this year. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Check out Henry Owens' hair. (Henry McKenna; Boston.com)

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