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Quick Hits: Yankees, Orioles, Ramirez, Red Sox

Friday night linkage..

• Curtis Granderson might prove to be too pricey for the Yankees down the road, writes John Harper of the New York Daily News.  Both the center fielder and Robinson Cano will be eligible for free agency after the 2013 season.
• Things remain quiet between the Angels and shortstop Erick Aybar when it comes to talks on a new deal, writes Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times.  If they don't work out a new contract with Aybar, the Halos could re-sign veteran Maicer Izturis after this season or turn the keys over to 22-year-old Jean Segura.
• Orioles General Manager Dan Duquette is grateful to have another shot in MLB, writes Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports.  Duquette left Boston with a reputation for being somewhat unapproachable but has returned in Baltimore determined to be more communicative.
• Marlins skipper Ozzie Guillen says that Hanley Ramirez has embraced third base despite early reports to the contrary, writes Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated. 
• Jim Bowden of ESPN.com (Insider req'd) runs down seven players who he believes are poised to bounce back in 2012.  Among those on the list are Ramirez, Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes, and Indians rightfielder Shin-Soo Choo.
• Reliever Chris Carpenter found his way to the Red Sox through the compensation agreement with the Cubs and one of the few people that can relate is former outfielder Randy Winn.  Winn was shipped from the Rays to the Mariners in exchange for manager Lou Piniella and minor leaguer Antonio Perez.

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