Joba meets Fenway, Beckett Friday night

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Friday night, it's Joba Chamberlain's chance to help the Yankees cut into the gap between them and the Red Sox. Chamberlain makes his first start at Fenway Park, and he won't have an easy introduction. Red Sox ace Josh Beckett will oppose him and David Ortiz is expected to come off the disabled list and be in the starting lineup as the designated hitter. [link]

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Showtime in Boston
Published 7/25/2008 by D&A at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... but it's a fun read. He notes the Sox are vulnerable right now. Johnny Damon notes that this series can have implications on who does and does not make the playoffs. Mike Vaccaro thinks it's time for the Yanks to regain control of this rivalry. We couldn't agree more. Joba loves the rivalry with the Sox, and is looking forward to his first start in Fenway. It should be a fun one tonight, as David Ortiz is expected back in the lineup and Josh Beckett will be on the mound . In other news... Ian Kennedy made a statement the ...

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