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SAN DIEGO - Baltimores Dan Duquette and Kenny Williams of the Chicago White Sox say they arent focused on overtures from the Toronto Blue Jays, who appear to be seeking to replace Paul Beeston as team president.Duquette is president of baseball operations for the Orioles and Williams is an executive vice-president with the White Sox. The Blue Jays would need to permission from their current clubs to speak with them.Permission was neither denied nor granted. At this given time, its just not the time as were trying to put the White Sox together in the best possible way, Williams said Monday at baseballs winter meetings. Its been going on for a little while. Theyre obviously in a transitional phase in Toronto now. Otherwise they wouldnt be doing it. So whatever their plan is, it includes reaching out to people.Duquette avoided direct answers to questions about Torontos intentions.Were here to put together the strongest Oriole team that we can for 2015. Thats my focus, Duquette said. Im here with the Orioles, and my focus is with the Orioles and helping the Orioles put together the strongest team that they can have in 2015.Duquette was hired as Baltimores top baseball executive in November 2011. Duquette, who held similar positions in Montreal and Boston, at first was given a three-year contract but currently is signed through 2018.Since he was hired, the Orioles have twice reached the post-season and this year won their first AL East title since 1997.We are very pleased with his performance, and we expect him to satisfy his contract, Orioles owner Peter Angelos told The Sun in Baltimore. We dont want him to go away, and we dont expect him to go away. And hes given no indication he wants to go away.The first employee hired by the Blue Jays in May 1976, Beeston became vice-president of business operations in 1977, executive vice-president of business in 1984 and president and chief operating officer in 1989. He was promoted to chief executive officer in 1991 and held that position until 1997, when he quit to become the COO of Major League Baseball, a role he held until 2002.He returned to the Blue Jays in October 2008 as interim CEO, and Toronto took off the interim tag a year later. Devon Travis Blue Jays Jersey . The Goldeyes (10-7) lost 4-1 to the Saltdogs (8-9) Sunday afternoon before 5,834 sizzling fans at Shaw Park. The loss drops Winnipegs record to 3-4 during this past weeks seven-game homestand. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Jersey . -- Once again, Carlos Santana was a huge hit in Kansas City. http://www.bluejaysonline.com/blue-jays-teoscar-hernandez-jersey/ . The New York State Supreme Court only partially dismissed the lawsuit, meaning the case could be headed for trial. The tour announced a year ago that Singh would be suspended for saying in a Sports Illustrated story that he took deer antler spray, which was believed to contain the banned substance IGF-1. Marcus Stroman Blue Jays Jersey .“I always did my stuff ahead of the deadline. The best deal Ive ever done was the Darryl Sydor deal. We did that at the end of January in 04, and Syd was the missing piece. Joe Carter Jersey . Tony Parker had 33 points and nine assists and San Antonio never trailed in a resounding 116-92 victory over Portland, bullying the younger Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will likely return to the starting lineup Sunday against the New York Giants. Vick suffered a hamstring strain against the Giants on Oct. 6 and missed the past two games. He took the first-team reps at practice on Tuesday and the Philadelphia Inquirer cited a source as saying the veteran would get the nod Sunday, but his status will likely be evaluated as the week goes along. "Im optimistic about it," said Vick. "At some point this week Ill test it out, I just dont want to do it this early in the week." Eagles coach Chip Kelly has stated that the health of his quarterbacks would weigh heavily in his decision for the starting role. Vick said his health is improving each day, but he would not give a definitive answer whether or not he would suit up as the starter.dddddddddddd "Its kind of sore, but its progressing every day," Vick added. "Im excited to have an opportunity to play this week with this group of guys." Nick Foles replaced Vick as the starter the past two games, but suffered a concussion in Sundays 17-3 loss to the Cowboys and must pass the mandatory concussion protocol in order to play. Matt Barkley took over for Foles against Dallas and threw a trio of interceptions. The rookie would be the starter Sunday if Foles and Vick are unable to play. Vick has thrown for 1,185 yards and has completed 53.8 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and two interceptions. The Eagles ground attack will get a boost if Vick plays. The 11-year veteran rushed for 307 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries before his injury. ' ' '