beloblog.com - 5/11/2008
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Alex Cora (elbow) has been activated from the disabled list and is in the starting lineup for tonight's game against the Twins.
Cora will be playing shortstop in place of Julio Lugo, who has a mild concussion, suffered in a baseline collision during Friday night's game.
To make room for Cora, the Sox optioned rookie infielder Jed Lowrie to Pawtucket.
Lowrie at least went back to the ...
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Farewell, Colgate
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... of San Diego for that always in-demand utility fielder/pitcher, "Player TBN" (or cash- not the Kevin kind). It should work out well for all parties- the Sox didn't have room for him, and the Pads are desperate for some pitching, so Bryan should get some playing time fairly quick.
The Sox were also busy making other kinds of roster and lineup moves today- pulling Alex Cora off the DL and plonking him down into the starting shortstop position for tonight's game (while Julio Lugo is still out). Jed Lowrie was optioned ...
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