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Second thoughts

Manager Terry Francona admitted this afternoon that it's becoming increasingly difficult for him to keep Alex Cora out of the lineup. Dustin Pedroia is the choice tonight against Oakland, but Francona met with Cora earlier this afternoon to explain his thought process.
``I just wanted him to understand that we're in this for the long haul,'' Francona said. ``Part of my responsibility is to help this kid (Pedroia) get going.''
Look for Cora to start tomorrow.

Francona also continued to be vague about plans for Jon Lester, who starts tomorrow night in Pawtucket.
``My No. 1 responsibility is to (Lester) and his long-term health,'' Francona said. ``You can read into that what you wil.''

More later, and of course, tomorrow morning in theJournal.

Posted by Sean McAdam  at 4:51 PM | Permalink