Daily Red Sox Links: David Price, Mookie Betts, Gerrit Cole

We’re still waiting for the first major move from the Red Sox. The David Price situation may be what’s holding them up. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

The trade market for Price and other pitches has certainly been altered by recent free agent signings. (Alex Speier; Boston Gobe)

As of now, Boston has one rotation spot to fill. If they trade Price, they’ll have two. Using an opener could be an option. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

Xander Bogaerts wants good friend and longtime teammate Mookie Betts to stay in Boston, but he also wants him to get paid. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Chaim Bloom acknowledges what Brock Holt means to the Red Sox, not only on the field but off of it as well. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

The Red Sox weren’t exactly surprised that the Yankees signed Gerrit Cole. (Steve Hewitt; Boston Herald)

Here are Sean McAdam’s thoughts after the Cole deal. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)