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One of the Hot Stove League's longest-standing rumors is finally becoming reality.

Jason Varitek and the Boston Red Sox finalized a $5 million, one-year contract Friday.

Manny Ramirez wants $100 million. He was offered $25M. Mark Kriegel knows the reason. And Manny won't like what he has to say.

The Boston Red Sox have given catcher Jason Varitek until Friday to accept or reject a one-year, $5 million contract offer with options for 2010.

Chargers general manager A.J. Smith regrets making comments mocking star running back LaDainian Tomlinson, whose eight-year stay with the team could be over because of salary-cap issues.

The Carolina Panthers have hired Ron Meeks as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Monday. Meeks replaces Mike Trgovac, who left the Panthers last week to become the Green Bay Packers' defensive line coach.

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Mike Trgovac has turned down a contract offer and won't return in the biggest shakeup yet to coach John Fox's staff.

Team spokesman said Charlie Dayton said Thursday that Trgovac informed Fox and general manager Marty Hurney of his decision at the Senior Bowl practices in Mobile, Ala.

Trgovac becoming the fourth assistant to leave since the end of the season.

Browns coach Eric Mangini was encouraged by two days of meetings with Baltimore Ravens pro personnel director George Kokinis and indicated his longtime friend will soon be Cleveland's new general manager.

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward Darius Miles to a second 10-day contract.

Baltimore defensive coordinator Rex Ryan was hired as the coach of the New York Jets on Monday, a day after the
Ravens lost in the AFC championship.