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Pregame notes: Injury updates
By Joe McDonald Journal Sports Writer BOSTON _ The Red Sox are beginning to get healthy just in time for the stretch run. When the club travels to Texas on Friday, Josh Beckett will be the starting pitcher, Mike Lowell could be the starting third baseman and Sean Casey will be ready to play, too. Outfielder J.D. Drew (herniated disk) is still slow going. "He's trying to ...
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Dear Orioles: Thank You, and Good Riddance
The House That Dewey Built — ... way or another.  If I never see Brian Roberts playing at Fenway Park again, it will be the greatest gift ever bestowed upon me from the gods (including the births of my future children).  The day he retires will become a holiday in my home.  We’ll exchange gifts.  We’ll have antipasto.  We’ll drink and say things we regret.  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! NOTES: In addition to Lowell and Beckett, first baseman Sean Casey should also return on Friday. The above means less at-bats for Alex Cora.  As ...

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