Daily Red Sox Links: Alex Cora, J.D. Martinez, Marco Hernandez

Alex Cora is going to use every advantage he can get as Red Sox manager. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)

Did you know J.D. Martinez is a major target for the Red Sox? (Ian Browne; MLB.com)

But is he the target? (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)

Who are the other teams that are trying to add such an impact bat? (Chad Jennings; Boston Herald)

The Red Sox weren’t able to be in the room where it happens with Shohei Ohtani. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

Marco Hernandez suffered a season-ending injury that ended his 2017 season far too quickly. (Brett Cowett; BP Boston)

Getting better seasons out of guys like David Price, Carson Smith and Hanley Ramirez will go a long way in helping the Red Sox overcome the developing juggernaut in the Bronx. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)