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May 28, 2007
Terry Francona wrapped up his pre-game chat with the print media a few minutes ago.
Among the topics he touched on:
* David Ortiz is getting the day off again to rest his sore hamstrings.Francona said Ortiz's problems began about 10 days ago when he fell ill and also became dehydrated.
"It could be me being overly protective, but we want to make sure he's (fine) for the long run."
Francona is not sure if Ortiz will play tomorrow.
* Mike Timlin will throw one inning each with Pawtucket on Tuesday and Thursday.
"He needs to get his touch and feel back; he needs more repitition," Francona said.
* Jon Lester will start tomorrow for the PawSox and throw 80-85 pitches.
* When Josh Beckett returns tomorrow he won't have restrictions, but "we'll use our head," Francona said.
"He could have pitched last week, but we did this (stint on the 15-day DL) so there are no restrictions and he could be the pitcher he is."
* On Trot Nixon, who comes to Fenway as a visitor for the first time tonight:
"He'd play hurt, he'd play...anything. He's down and dirty, kind of a throwback. I'm sure he'll get a great ovation - as he should. Then I hope he rolls into a double play."
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