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Jed Lowrie called Red Sox manager Terry Francona today from extended spring training in Florida with a status report, and he's ready to proceed with the step in his rehabilitation from left wrist surgery. The shortstop, who has been sidelined...
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mlbdailydish.com — Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Saturday that he would skip Daisuke Matsuzaka in his next... start. "We have some decisions to make on our rotation," Francona said. "What we decided on going forward is he's not going to make his next start." ... (more) MLB Daily Dish - An unofficial Major League Baseball blog
Matsuzaka moved to DL
boston.com — Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day DL, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said on Sunday,... and he hinted it could take months for the struggling right to recover. "It's not going to be a two-week DL thing," said... (more) Matsuzaka moved to DL
Sox take Matsuzaka out of rotation
boston.com — Daisuke Matsuzaka will miss at least his next start in the rotation and an MRI and other... tests will be performed, Red Sox Manager Terry Francona said Saturday afternoon. "We need to get him looked at physically," said Francona. "He's... (more) Sox take Matsuzaka out of rotation
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Afternoon Red Sox Delight – 6/19
SOX & Dawgs — ... runs in eight innings. Kenshin Kawakami is the first Japanese pitcher in Braves history and has made 12 starts this season. He is 3-6 with a 4.54 ERA. He has never faced the Red Sox in his career. He left his last two games with the lead only to see the Braves bullpen blow it. Fun fact: David Ortiz needs five more home runs for 300 in his career and just three RBIs for 1,000 in his career. He has also launched a new DavidOrtiz.com and a blog as well. Pregame notes . . . and a weather update [Extra Bases] ...

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