According to Nick Cafardo in his Sunday Notes column, the Red Sox only have “tepid” interest in Giancarlo Stanton. For now. (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)
Rob Bradford has eyes on another star slugger available via trade: Jose Abreu. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
If the Red Sox do indeed want to go smaller this offseason, Chad Jennings has a list of potential bargain free agents. (Chad Jennings; Boston Herald)
One 2017 Red Sox player is officially going elsewhere, as Doug Fister has signed a one-year deal with the Rangers.