Daily Red Sox Links: Chaim Bloom, Will Venable, Jackie Bradley Jr.

Despite a short time in the job, Chaim Bloom has already endured plenty of ups and downs since taking over as the Red Sox’s Chief Baseball Officer. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)

Bloom has made a name for himself through trades and it’s unlikely he will reverse course this offseason, but some players are more likely to go than others. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)

While we wait for trades, the Red Sox are looking to fill the manager seat. So far, Will Venable and Don Kelly are in the running early on. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive)

Imagine not giving Jackie Bradley Jr. a Gold Glove. Couldn’t be me. (Scott McLaughlin; WEEI)

John Tomase takes the contrarian view on the Mookie Betts trade. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Triston Casas headlined the 2018 MLB Draft for the Red Sox, but our pals at SoxProspects.com look through the team’s entire class. (James Dunne; SoxProspects.com)