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Doctor: Beckett's case could be serious
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BALTIMORE _ The Red Sox may be downplaying Josh Beckett's situation publicly, but it could turn out to be a more serious matter. Dr. Robert Shalvoy of University Orthopedics in Providence does not know the specifics of Beckett's numbness, but he fully understands the ramifications of the pitcher's symptoms. "The Sox need to treat this pretty ...
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Keep Your Sox On - Red Sox Baseball Blog About Red Sox Baseball — ... numb), a tension-filled situation (race to the playoffs, problems with the ace of the staff with the well-deserved big game hunter reputation, and an unsure position in the AL East and Wild Card races), and a lack of solid communication by the team about Beckett's true condition, mix 'em all together, and guess what: you've got a concerned fan base. What's a good paper to do to address the needs of their audience and maybe stir up some ad-selling controversy at the same time? Why, interview an expert, of course! ...

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