Daily Red Sox Links: Chaim Bloom, Alex Cora, Eduardo Rodriguez

The Red Sox are a fascinating team this winter as no one really has a great idea for their plan with Chaim Bloom saying generally very little. They mention building for a larger goal, but what does that ultimately mean? (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

Much of the focus with Alex Cora’s return has, understandably been on his relationship with players who were here in his previous tenure. However, his potential impact on newer players, such as Alex Verdugo, could be even more interesting. (Logan Mullen; NESN)

Rob Bradford makes the case for the Red Sox to make a trade with the Royals for Whit Merrified. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

There are a whole lot of questions for this team looking ahead to 2021, but one of the biggest ones is just what to expect from Eduardo Rodriguez. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

Ahead of an offseason sure to be filled with more conflict between the players and owners, Pete Abraham has a one-on-one with Tony Clark. (Pete Abraham; Boston Globe)