Kazmir's First Start of '08 Comes at Fenway

 
The Rays feel are finally ready to have ace left-hander Scott Kazmir start his first game of the season, though the weather at Fenway Park could force another delay. [link]

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The Boston Red Sox bats finally woke up after a long week off. Maybe the rain washed the bad karma off of them. Whatever it was, let’s hope they stay awake for a while as the Red Sox will face two tough pitchers over the next few days in James Shields and noted Red Sox killer Scott Kazmir.
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