Daily Red Sox Links: Chaim Bloom, Mookie Betts, Daniel Bard

We just passed the first year of the Chaim Bloom era, one that has certainly been active, to put it lightly. With 12 months in the book, Alex Speier takes a look at Bloom’s first year in Boston. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Chad Jennings also chimes in on that hectic first year. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Over the last couple of days we’ve found out about a handful of managerial candidates that have been interviewed by the Red Sox for their opening. One of the potential favorites, however, will not be allowed to even interview. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Is our old, dear friend Mookie Betts the best player in baseball? (Joe Posnanski; The Athletic)

Daniel Bard, another old, dear friend, found out this week that he was the winner of the NL Comeback Player of the Year. At least one good thing happened in 2020. (Conor Roche; Boston.com)