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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.
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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 …
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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.
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New York Post:
Former Mets manager Valentine ‘in play’ with Red Sox: source
Former Mets manager Valentine ‘in play’ with Red Sox: source
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Michael Silverman / Boston Herald:
Much love for Valentine — Source: Owners, GM targeted Bobby V early
Much love for Valentine — Source: Owners, GM targeted Bobby V early
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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.”
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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
Twins To Sign Ryan Doumit
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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