Red Sox, David Ortiz to talk

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    While a Red Sox source said Tuesday that "one way or another" he expects free-agent designated hitter David Ortiz to return to Boston for the 2012 season, a league source said that the slugger has not made a decision on accepting arbitration.

    Wednesday at midnight is the deadline for players to accept arbitration, which means a one-year deal with a raise. Ortiz made $12.5 million in 2011 and is seeking a pay raise, the league source said. A two-year, $25 million deal would keep him in Boston, according to the source, but prior to offering arbitration, the Red Sox put a two-year, $18 million deal on the table.

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