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Julian Tavarez faces hitters

Julian Tavarez, who hasn't pitched since April 7 in Texas because of postponements caused by rain, threw to hitters early today at the Rogers Centre.

The right-hander, who tossed a side session indoors on Sunday after the Sox' game against the Angels was postponed, said he threw for about 13-15 minutes today, getting a feel for his start here on Thursday against the Blue Jays.

"It will help a lot," said Tavarez of the benefit of the session. "Facing hitters you get to use all your pitches. It helps keep my arm loose and in shape."

In his second outing of the season, Tavarez will be facing Toronto's ace, Roy Halladay on Thursday in a 12:30 p.m. start.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 4:30 PM | Permalink