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2:45 PM ET, November 11, 2011

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Matthew Leach / MLB.com:
Pujols to meet with Marlins, possibly Saturday  —  The wooing of Albert Pujols is about to get under way in earnest.  —  An industry source told MLB.com on Thursday that Pujols' camp is scheduled to meet in Miami with the Marlins within the next few days, possibly as early as Saturday.
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Mark Newman / MLB.com:
Countdown to Marlins' relaunch under way  —  It's time for Major League Baseball's hottest new look.  You can see it and get it for yourself at Marlins.com tonight, when the Miami Marlins Unveiling is streamed live.  —  The countdown is under way for the much-anticipated relaunch of this franchise …
David Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Pujols to visit Marlins, Jose Reyes ‘almost a done deal’ in Miami  —  Talk about a Miami Makeover.  Not only are they about to become the Miami Marlins with a new stadium, new manager in Ozzie Guillen and new uniforms, but South Florida's Major League Baseball team might be getting a bunch of new players to fill all of that out.
Fox Sports:
Marlins to meet with free-agent Pujols
Discussion: Getting Blanked
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:   Marlins impressed by Cespedes in workout
Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk:
Report: Jose Reyes “almost a done deal” for the Marlins
Discussion: Bleacher Report
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Source: Phils eyeing Jonathan Papelbon  —  The Philadelphia Phillies continued to show “serious” interest in longtime Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon on Friday, as momentum toward a deal to bring back their incumbent closer, Ryan Madson, was disintegrating.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and ESPN
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Papelbon back in play for the Phillies  —  The Phillies have denied reports that they had a four-year, $44 million deal in place with Ryan Madson.  That apparently means Jonathan Papelbon is back in play for Philadelphia.  —  According to Jayson Stark of ESPN, the Phillies have “serious” interest in Papelbon.
Discussion: FenwayNation
Adam Kilgore / Washington Post:
Wilson Ramos abduction in Venezuela: Police gathering evidence, still no contact from kidnappers, 36 hours in  —  UPDATE, 10:25: Venezuelan authorites have turned to “advanced” investigation tactics, including aerial operations, the Associated Press reports from Venezuela.
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Fox Sports:
Tom Powers: Twins are aware of risks in Venezuela  —  After landing in last month Venezuela, Minnesota Twins outfielder Joe Benson hopped in a cab for the trip to Maracay and the home offices of Tigres de Aragua, his winter baseball team.  It wasn't long before the trip turned into a nightmare.
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Juan Ferero / Washington Post:
Kidnapped Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos is alive, police say
Dave van Dyck / Chicago Tribune:
Francona in the wings  —  He's apparently ready, ‘deep down’ willing and clearly able to manage Cubs  —  If the new Cubs hierarchy really wants to hire the most qualified manager available, they already would have introduced Terry Francona or will soon.  —  But Francona …
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Carroll Nearing Multiyear Deal With Unknown Team  —  12:50pm: The Twins have had recent discussions for Carroll, according to Morosi (on Twitter).  —  12:19pm: The Braves and Indians aren't finalists for Carroll, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (on Twitter).
Star-Telegram / Foul Territory:
Rangers unlikely to pursue Pujols or Fielder  —  Texas Rangers president and CEO Nolan Ryan said the team likely won't get too involved in the market for first basemen Albert Pujols or Prince Fielder this offseason.  —  The Rangers are confident in Mitch Moreland, and believe some his struggles …
Fox Sports:
Newbie managers a gamble for teams  —  The White Sox can gush all they want about Robin Ventura.  The Cardinals can do the same if they hire Mike Matheny.  —  I still don't like the idea of hiring a manager who has no previous managing experience and barely any coaching experience.
Discussion: MLB Rumors and SI Tracking Blog
Tennessean.com:
Pete Rose serves players as unofficial advisor  —  Players contact banned ex-star for game advice  —  Pete Rose speaks in Nashville: Baseball Great Pete Rose talks to fans at LP Field Thursday evening about baseball and shares personal stories of all the greats he took the field with.
Discussion: HardballTalk
Jenifer Langosch / MLB.com:
Pirates, Barajas agree to one-year deal  —  Veteran catcher's contract includes a club option for 2013  —  PITTSBURGH — An aggressive pursuit of free agent Rod Barajas paid off Thursday for the Pirates, who were able to ink the veteran catcher to a one-year deal that includes as club option for 2013.
Discussion: Dodgers Blog
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Pirates Sign Rod Barajas
 
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