Pitching Questions Answered..and other items of interest

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 5/18/2008 on www.beloblog.com [flag]

The Red Sox this morning announced that Justin Masterson will start Tuesday against Kansas City, and a day later, will return to Portland, replaced on the roster by Bartolo Colon, who will make his Red Sox debut Wednesday. Masterson, in effect, will take the spot vacated by Clay Buchholz (DL-finger) while Colon, with an extra day of rest, will pitch so that Daisuke Matsuzaka doesn't ... [link]

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Moss Recovery May Affect Crisp
Published 5/18/2008 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Providence Journal reports that Red Sox outfielder Brandon Moss could begin a minor league rehab assignment this week (he had an emergency appendectomy). Bobby Kielty is not close to returning from his broken hand. ...

Colon to Make Debut for Red Sox on Wednesday
Published 5/18/2008 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... Bartolo Colon will be making his season debut this coming week for the Boston Red Sox. Justin Masterson has beeninformed that he’ll be tabbed to make the start for the Sox on Tuesday, and after the game he’ll be sent back down and Bartolo Colon will be re-called to make his first start on Wednesday, against the K.C. Royals. ...

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SOX & Dawgs found this 5/18/2008 on www.boston.com

The Red Sox have announced the starters for Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, against the Kansas City Royals. Justin Masterson will be brought up on Tuesday, swapped with Chris Smith (who came up today). Then Masterson will return to the minors ...

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All Star Game Coaching Staffs Announced

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beisbolct posted 5/19/2008 from soxanddawgs.com

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Red Sox manager Terry Francona announced his starting pitchers for the second and third games of their three-game set against the Royals, with Justin Masterson going on Tuesday and Bartolo Colon making his Boston debut on Wednesday.

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