Daily Red Sox Links: Martín Pérez, Alex Cora, Andrew Benintendi

While it wasn’t the most overwhelming move in terms of on-the-field impact, Martín Pérez did seem to enjoy his time in Boston and the organization liked having him. So it’s not a huge surprise to see he was excited to be back. (Adam London; NESN)

Still, while Pérez is fine for what he is — an innings-eating back-end starter — his signing still doesn’t really answer the question of what exactly Chaim Bloom and company are aiming for this winter. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)

Alex Cora spoke about the pitching, and while he acknowledged there is solid depth, he also isn’t closing the door on the team adding more. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)

But really, what is the hold up? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)

In his notes column, Sean McAdam takes another look at a potential Andrew Benintendi trade. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)

It won’t surprise you that Boston lands on a list of teams with the most to do this winter. (Buster Olney; ESPN)