Cashman, Epstein happy they can now do business (PA SportsTicker)

By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press

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AP source: Pineda, Montero in Yanks-Mariners swap (AP)

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Seattle Mariners have agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero in a deal involving two of baseball's top young talents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because he wasn't authorized to discuss the trade that will be completed pending physicals.

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AP source: BoSox choose Valentine as manager (The Canadian Press)

The Boston Red Sox have picked Bobby Valentine to be their next manager and the sides were working to complete a contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

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Source: Epstein to Cubs likely within 48 hours (The Canadian Press)

BOSTON - Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is likely to join the Chicago Cubs within the next 48 hours, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

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Jeter and Kelly split up (AP)

Derek Jeter is a free agent again. After three years together, the Yankees captain has broken up with Minka Kelly, the actress' representative told The Associated Press. Jeter, in Baltimore for a series against the Orioles, would not comment. Kelly was a frequent visitor to Yankee Stadium while the two were dating.

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