Daily Red Sox Links: Craig Kimbrel, Heath Hembree, Alex Cora

As part of his MLB Notes column, Jon Heyman indicates that Craig Kimbrel has started to lower his asking price, which is not exactly unexpected. (Jon Heyman; Fancred Sports)

Joakim Soria agreed to a deal with Oakland earlier this week, and the Red Sox did show some interest in the righty before he signed elsewhere. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston)

We’re still waiting for their bigger move on the relief market, but the Red Sox signed more depth with a minor-league deal for Ryan Weber. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)

Meanwhile, a mainstay is sticking around after the Red Sox and Heath Hembree agree to terms on a deal to avoid arbitration. (Ryan Hannable; WEEI)

Boston Globe named its Bostonians of the Year awards recently, and Alex Cora took home the prize. (Neil Swidey; Boston Globe)

Joe Kelly made his deal with the Dodgers official on Friday and spoke with the media about the decision. (Joe Reedy; Boston Globe)