Monday Quick Hits

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  •The chances of Boston acquiring Jarrod Saltalamacchia took a serious hit this weekend when the Rangers traded Gerald Laird to Detroit.
  
  Boston appears to have turned their attention to Kelly Shoppach.
  
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  •According to Mike Silverman, Willie Bloomquist continues to be associated with the Red Sox.
  
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  •Buster Olney would be shocked if Rocco Baldelli isn't with the Red Sox in '09.
  
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  •Tony Massarotti wants Boston to take care of their entire off season to do list in Vegas this week.
  
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  •Jason Varitek and Paul Byrd declined arbitration.
  
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  •Theo and company arrived in Vegas around midnight eastern time.