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4:10 AM ET, November 19, 2011

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Gordon Edes / ESPN:
Source: Red Sox-Bobby V talks on hold … BOSTON — The Red Sox will not renew discussions with Bobby Valentine regarding the open manager's job until general manager Ben Cherington returns from his trip to the Dominican Republic, a source close to the process said Friday.
Discussion: Bats and MLB Rumors
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Sports Illustrated:
Why Bobby Valentine is getting a look in Red Sox managerial search … MILWAUKEE — The Red Sox have made a surprise, 180-degree turn in their managerial search, moving from a list of well-regarded relative neophytes to take a close look at bigger-than-life veteran manager Bobby Valentine …
Discussion: HardballTalk
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Red Sox add three players to 40-man roster  —  This release from the Red Sox: … This protects Britton, Lin and Middlebrooks from the Rule 5 Draft on Dec. 8.  Through Britton had a poor season, a young lefty with a good arm is a typical Rule 5 pickup and the team did not want to take that risk.
Discussion: joy of sox, CBS Boston and HardballTalk
New York Post:
Former Mets manager Valentine ‘in play’ with Red Sox: source
Discussion: MLB Rumors and baseballmusings.com
Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Much love for Valentine  —  Source: Owners, GM targeted Bobby V early
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Sox turn now to Valentine
Discussion: The Soxaholix
Gordon Wittenmyer / Chicago Sun Times:
Cubs name Dale Sveum manager
Discussion: baseballmusings.com
Fox Sports:
Sizemore going back to Indians?  —  Grady Sizemore appears to be headed back to the Indians.  —  The free-agent outfielder is in serious discussions with his previous team, according to major-league sources.  —  One source said the odds of the Indians re-signing Sizemore were “70-30.”
Jerry Crasnick / MLB:
Source: Doumit, Twins reach 1-year, $3M deal  —  Free agent catcher Ryan Doumit has reached agreement on a one-year, $3 million contract with the Minnesota Twins, a baseball source said.  —  Doumit, 30, is a career .271 hitter in parts of seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
Twins To Sign Ryan Doumit
Discussion: Lookout Landing and Al's Ramblings
Gregor Chisholm / MLB.com:
Blue Jays unveil new logo for 2012 season  —  Club undergoes third major redesign in its 35-year history  —  TORONTO — The Blue Jays dipped into their past when looking for inspiration for the club's new logo that was revealed at Rogers Centre on Friday afternoon.
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
One Year Later, Yankees' DePaula Still In Limbo  —  It was one year ago today that Dominican righthander Jose Rafael DePaula agreed to terms for a $500,000 bonus with the Yankees, contingent upon his ability to acquire a visa.  —  That paperwork hasn't been easy to obtain for DePaula …
Discussion: MLB Rumors and River Avenue Blues
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Angels add four prospects to 40-man roster  —  Hellweg, Martinez, Pena, Segura protected from Rule 5 Draft  —  The Angels added pitchers Johnny Hellweg, Fabio Martinez and Ariel Pena and shortstop Jean Segura to their 40-man roster on Friday.  The moves protect them from being selected …
Discussion: Halos Heaven
Ramona Shelburne / ESPN:
Hiroki Kuroda in Dodgers picture?  —  Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said Friday that he didn't know if it was going to be possible for the club to re-sign right-handed pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.  —  “I'd like to have him back if possible.  But I don't know if it's going to happen though …
Discussion: Associated Press
Joe Frisaro / MLB.com:
Marlins aggressively pursuing top talent  —  New ballpark, increased revenue leads to new approach  —  MIAMI — Face-to-face meetings and phone calls were made at a rapid pace for the Marlins this week at the General Managers Meetings.  —  Marlins officials met with a number of agents …
Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com:
Ramos returns to Venezuela after brief DC trip  —  Catcher deemed to be in ‘terrific shape’ following kidnapping ordeal  —  WASHINGTON — Wilson Ramos walked through the hallways of Nationals Park into the office of general manager Mike Rizzo on Friday morning with the same smile and sense …
Discussion: Federal Baseball and Yahoo! Sports
David Brown / Yahoo! Sports:
Jose Canseco demands $2,000 for ‘Answer Man’ interview  —  LAS VEGAS — The following is a true story.  Rather than stopping by unannounced, I called the agency representing Jose Canseco to set up an interview with the former slugger.  Daily except for Mondays, he has been signing autographs …
Discussion: HardballTalk
 
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