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May 15, 2007
In a good sign for both pitchers, Josh Beckett and Mike Timlin threw this afternoon at Fenway Park.
Beckett is recovering from a cut on the middle finger of his throwing hand but the Red Sox are reporting that the skin is `regenerating,' well, according to manager Terry Francona. Beckett played catch and threw lightly off the mound. ``It was very encouraging how good he felt,'' Francona said.
Beckett was scheduled to see a skin specialist today, as well.
Still no word on if Beckett will be ready to make his next start Friday against Atlanta. What looks like a safe bet is Beckett missing only one start, if any at all. The clear candidate to fill in if needed is righty Kyle Snyder.
Timlin received a positive medical exam on Monday in his bout with tendonitis. He was cleared to throw today. The plan is for him to play catch today and tomorrow and then take a day off. He'll then throw again on Thursday and Friday and be evaluated.
KEVIN McNAMARA
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