boston.com - 7/14/2009
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Mike Lowell's progress has improved exponentially over the last two days, according to Red Sox manager Terry Francona. So much so that Lowell will try to hit off live pitching in batting practice today. "Yesterday was the most encouraging day...
boston.com - 7/16/2009
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boston.com —
Terry Francona said during his weekly conversation with
WEEI's "Dale and Holley Show" that Mike Lowell, sidelined...
with a hip injury, will probably return to the Red Sox' lineup tomorrow, while shortstop Jed Lowrie, out since May after wrist surgery,...
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Francona on Lowell, Lowrie and more
projo.com - 7/17/2009
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projo.com —
10:33 PM EDT on Thursday, July 16, 2009
BY JOE McDONALD Journal Sports Writer TORONTO — Red...
Sox manager Terry Francona was vague when asked the whereabouts of shortstop Julio Lugo , who was not with the club during a mandatory workout for ...
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Red Sox journal: Lugo missing from team workout in ...
boston.com - 7/13/2009
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Clay Buchholz finished his start in Triple A
Pawtucket today like any other, just another day in...
a place he preferred not to be. He allowed four earned runs on eights hits in 5 1/3 innings in a loss. Could...
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... The only weak spot that needs shoring up, in my opinion, is the hot corner due to Mike Lowell’s questionable hip. Kevin Youkilis fills in nicely, but that leaves Mark Kotsay, the Pawtucket first baseman du jour, and Rocco Baldelli (as a last resort) covering first base, a position that is a premium offensive spot for most teams. ...
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