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Daily Red Sox Links: Nathan Eovaldi, Craig Kimbrel, J.D. Martinez

In today’s links, we’re still laser-focused on Nathan Eovaldi, but what about Craig Kimbrel? Plus David Ortiz gives props to J.D. Martinez and we are puzzled by why MLB might ban the shift.

By Phil Neuffer

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Nathan Eovaldi is one of the most-talked about free agents this side of Manny Machado and Bryce Harper despite the fact that he has a history of Tommy John surgery. That shouldn’t be an issue. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

The entire AL East could be decided by who gets Eovaldi, according to a former MLB third baseman. (Mark W. Sanchez; New York Post)

If they get Eovaldi, can the Red Sox also sign Craig Kimbrel? (Ian Browne; MLB.com)

David Ortiz knows about being a designated hitter not getting enough respect and that gives him an interesting perspective on J.D. Martinez. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

The Winter Meetings are imminent. Here’s hoping for a ton of transactions. Or at least 10. (Jim Bowden; The Athletic) ($$)

MLB may want to ban the shift. Who is that for? (Jeff Sullivan; FanGraphs)

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