Daily Red Sox Links: Jackie Bradley, Chris Sale, Manny Ramirez

Today’s links look at Jackie Bradley’s next step, the delay in signing the young core to extensions, and Matt Barnes’ performance last year.

By Matt_Collins@MattRyCollins Jan 24, 2017, 7:00am EST

Jackie Bradley has finally adjusted to life in the majors, and now he’s looking to take the next step. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)

Bradley is one of a trio of young stars with whom the Red Sox will likely wait to start negotiation a long-term deal. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Arbitration Update: Drew Pomeranz & Fernando Abad

Chris Sale was recently ranked as a top-ten pitcher in all of baseball, surprising no one. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Cam Ellis takes a look back at Matt Barnes’ 2016. (Cam Ellis; BP Boston)

Was Manny Ramirez the best free agent signing in franchise history? (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Sox Prospects has a wrap up of the week that was in the winter leagues. (Conor Duffy; Sox Prospects)