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Empyreal Environs found this 4/23/2008 on www.boston.com [flag]
There was a small basket of flowers, with a note attached, sitting in front of Jason Varitek's locker before the game. Though its purpose wasn't obvious to the casual observer, a "get well" wish would be appropriate. That is what Varitek needs at the moment. One of the victims of the illness that's making its way through the clubhouse - it has also felled Manny Delcarmen , bullpen coach Gary ... [link]

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Published 4/23/2008 at Empyreal Environs
... I’m stoked we won, truly I am. But at this point in my life I wonder if I’m going the way of a guy like Joey Thurston (he got designated so I could come up), who will probably never have a steady job in the bigs. The clock is ticking and it may run out on me. ...

A win, shared
Published 4/23/2008 by Mike Miliard at Sox Blog
... Hello? — but thank god I’ve got Dustin Pedroia and his 1.385 OPS to keep things (sort of) afloat. Heck, I wouldn’t have even minded if he strapped on the tools of ignorance for a few innings behind the plate. This guy is a tiny superman. ...

Sun Devils in Professional Baseball Progress Report: Part 1
Published 8/13/2008 by Pitchfork Nation at AZ Sports Hub - Arizona's Destination for Sports - Blogs - Podcasts - Forums
... . Has one ring and is looking to add another this season, that is if the Red Sox don't blow it and miss the playoffs. Is currently the Red Sox emergency catcher. Displaying some power this season with 10 HR. Trained at API in the offseason, which obviously didn't include dance lessons: ...

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08:17 AM EDT on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 By STEVEN KRASNER and PAUL KENYON Journal Sports Writers BOSTON — Jason Varitek reported to the park yesterday afternoon, but was still ill. He is out of commission because of the flu bug that has knocked a ...
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Ellsbury quickly (and quietly) approaches Major League Baseball record

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Fenway West found this 4/23/2008 on www.boston.com

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