Daily Red Sox Links: Fernando Abad, Pablo Sandoval, Carlos Quentin

Fernando Abad was great with the Twins but not so much with the Red Sox after a midseason trade. What’s in store for 2016? (Bryan Joiner; BP Boston)

The final game of a three-game exhibition series between the Red Sox and Nationals will be played at the United State Naval Academy. (Jorge Castillo; Washington Post)

As you may have heard, Pablo Sandoval has looked slimmer this offseason. He reported to Fort Myers on Thursday. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)

Matt Barnes threw a lot of high pitches last year so a possible lifting of the strike zone might not affect him much. (Craig Edwards; Fangraphs)

Boston.com asks which recent championship parade was the best. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

The Red Sox are taking a shot with Carlos Quentin. Here’s why. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)