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Man with the plan

Theo Epstein can afford to be picky at next week's winter meetings.

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Any takers for one of Steven Tyler's custom bikes? The Aerosmith frontman stopped by the auto show.

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More than a man cave

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Cracking the club code

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Connolly: I never
crossed the line

In an exclusive jailhouse interview, ex-FBI agent John Connolly talks about his former informant, gangster James "Whitey" Bulger. (Boston Globe)

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MinoHD offers great price, decent resolution

Flip's $230 high-definition video camera produces footage that's clearer than that of the earlier Ultra model.

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