Daily Red Sox Links: Chaim Bloom, Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez

David Laurila sat down with Chaim Bloom as well as other executives and coaches in the Red Sox organization to talk about the new direction of the team. (David Laurila; FanGraphs)

Some of the biggest names in Red Sox history were together at Pedro Martinez’ gala on Friday, and they had some thoughts on the Mookie Betts situation. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

Ian Browne has an offseason breakdown. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com)

Chad Jennings looks at all angles of the J.D. Martinez decision for whether or not to opt out. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Stephen Strasburg will almost certainly opt out of his contract and become a free agent. The Red Sox are inexplicably among the favorites to sign him. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Carlos Beltrán was hired as the newest Mets manager, making fellow Puerto Rican manager Alex Cora very proud. (Justin Leger; NBC Sports Boston)