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Counsell: Not 'right time' to leave Milwaukee

Adam McCalvy, MLB.com

Brewers special assistant Craig Counsell cited family considerations for last week's decision to withdraw his name from consideration for the hitting coach position in Boston. The Red Sox subsequently hired Greg Colbrunn.

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Cherington says Red Sox don’t intend to trade Ellsbury

Ian Browne, MLB.com

MLB.com confirmed that general manager Ben Cherington and manager John Farrell did meet with Josh Hamilton in person at some point during the Meetings. In other news, Cherington disputed the notion that he's motivated to trade Jacoby Ellsbury.

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Take a look at where Shane Victorino, Mike Napoli, and Jonny Gomes may fit into the lineup next season.

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The Red Sox manager had to defend his decision to leave, and seems poised for an angry reception when he returns to Canada.

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The Red Sox reached agreement with free agent Shane Victorino on a three-year deal worth $39 million. But will he play right field or center field?