Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Craig Kimbrel, Paul Goldschmidt

Now that Mookie Betts is officially the American League’s MVP, Alex Speier looks at some of the top Mookie Moments from 2018. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

As Steve Buckley writes, the Red Sox need to do everything they can to keep their star long-term. (Steve Buckley; The Athletic) ($$)

Included in Jon Heyman’s latest notes column is that the Red Sox are still interested in Craig Kimbrel. (Jon Heyman; Fancred)

Christopher Smith has a look at the team’s payroll and all of the possible implications. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

The prospect guys for MLB.com take a look at a potential Rookie of the Year candidate for each team. (Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Mike Rosenbaum; MLB.com)

It’s probably moot now that Steve Pearce is back, but John Tomase makes the case for trading for Paul Goldschmidt. (John Tomase; WEEI)