Postgame notes: Youkilis update - Terry Francona, Baseball

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beloblog.com - 9/3/2008

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By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ Kevin Youkilis was a last-minute scratch Tuesday night due to lower-back spasms and manager Terry Francona said the first baseman's availability for Wednesday's game was "50/50." "I guess there's a hope that he would," said the manager. "But we have a day off (Thursday), so we'll see. It's 50/50 at best. I don't know if it's a smart ...

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The House That Dewey Built — ... guy who has been hitting extremely well and flying under the radar while doing it: Jason Varitek. Since August 16th, Varitek is hitting .326/.408/.651 in 49 plate appearances, and is a major reason why the Sox have remained in control of the wildcard despite injuries to J.D. Drew and Mike Lowell. (Jeff’s piece on Varitek is worth a read. Check it out here). NOTES: Kevin Youkilis did not play last night (back spasms) and is “50/50″ for tonight. Josh Beckett’s side session went well, and ...