Ortiz hits some "flips"

The Disabled List Informer found this 7/4/2008 on www.boston.com [flag]

The Sox accelerated their schedule with David Ortiz; the slugger for the first time yesterday hit some soft toss and was planning to do so through the weekend in New York. He said he hoped to be hitting in the cage next week, which of course is terrific news for the Sox....Don't pencil him in your post-All-Star Game lineup just yet...there are hurdles to be crossed...but things appear headed ... [link]

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Papi is Progressing; Sox Should Be Careful
Published 7/4/2008 by Fantasy Sports PT at The Disabled List Informer
... He had been hitting off a tee, but is now able to hit some soft toss - with a goal of hitting some batting practice as soon as next week. ...

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