Alex Speier wonders if the Red Sox would be better off without Hanley Ramirez. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Ramirez just underwent surgery on his shoulder, and while he should be back for spring training it’s a factor worth considering heading into the offseason. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Rob Bradford thinks Monday could be the day the Red Sox pull the trigger on hiring a new manager. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Speaking of which, they interviewed Ron Gardenhire on Wednesday. (Scott Lauber; ESPN Boston)
Chad Jennings looks at what Alex Cora, the presumed favorite for the job, brings to the table. (Chad Jennings; Boston Herald)
These Red Sox players need to improve in 2018. (Cam Ellis; BP Boston)
The finalists for the reliever of the year awards have been announced and Craig Kimbrel is one of the final three in the American League. (Mark Newman; MLB.com)
Sox Prospects has handed out their end-of-year awards. (Jim Crowell; Sox Prospects)
They also named their organizational All-Star team. (James Dunne; Sox Prospects)