Daily Red Sox Links: Chaim Bloom, Alex Cora, Ben Cherington

One takeaway from this year’s GM Meetings: Don’t be surprised by anything from the Red Sox this winter. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

John Tomase looks at one trade from a couple of years ago that may shed some light on the creativity from Chaim Bloom. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Alex Cora has often talked about his gamesmanship. What does that mean for his connections to this sign-stealing saga? (Matt Vatour; Masslive)

All in all, this controversy just isn’t what baseball needs, says Steve Buckley. (Steve Buckley; The Athletic)

Ben Cherington is back....at the head of a front office. (Will Graves; Boston.com)

Mike Napoli also has a job back in the game. (Gordon Wittenmyer; Chicago Sun Times)