Daily Red Sox Links: Chris Sale, Chris Carter, Jerry Remy

Spring training is here. By the time its done there will be plenty of stories you will have outstayed their welcome. (Cam Ellis; BP Boston)

On a sadder note, Red Sox commentator Jerry Remy is suffering from a relapse of lung cancer. Obviously we wish him all the best. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

The Red Sox are looking at a power shortage after David Ortiz retired. Why didn’t they go after Chris Carter? (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Speaking of Ortiz, John Zannis takes a look at life without the Large Father. (John Zannis; CSNNE)

Despite some rumors otherwise, Dave Dombrowski said he “never came close” to trading Andrew Benintendi. (John Tomase; WEEI)

Joe Kelly is finding out what a lot of AL batters have come to realize: it takes some adjustments to face Chris Sale. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)

Predictions for the 2017 season are starting to roll in. Here are five to get you started. (Chad Finn; Boston Globe)