Daily Red Sox Links: Alex Cora, Sam Fuld, Josh Ockimey

Although free agency has officially begun and player movement can get underway, the biggest question with the Red Sox is still with their manager. Alex Speier has a breakdown of all the candidates. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

Speaking of the manager candidates, are the Red Sox really ready to go with a first-time manager over the one with experience? (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

Of course, that manager with experience is Alex Cora, who was originally hired as a first-time manager. (Chad Finn; Boston.com)

The newest name to join the competition of late has been Sam Fuld, who grew up in New Hampshire. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)

There has been a lot of talk about how out-of-whack free agency will be this winter. Trades aren’t going to be any easier. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)

Speaking of free agency, here are a few potential targets for the team this winter. (Jason Mastrodonato; Boston Herald)

On the minor-league side of things, they’ve already made a few signings. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)