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.

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.

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.”

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.

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 …

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 …

Hall of Fame just beyond Murphy's reach  —  Former Braves star can't make Cooperstown on support alone  —  As an Atlanta resident for the past 27 years, I can tell you that Dale Murphy supporters are loud, plentiful and emotional.  —  Trust me.  They've shown me as much in several ways, and that's not necessarily a compliment.

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 …

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 …

Minor Moves: Bulger, Carpenter, Kimball  —  Here's the list of players who have been added to 40-man rosters and here's the list of players who have been removed from them.  Now for some moves that don't affect 40-man rosters at all...  - The Twins announced that they signed right-hander Jason Bulger to a minor league deal.