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July 24, 2007
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz just stepped into the cage for a live round of BP. Manager Terry Francona said earlier today that Ortiz will most likely be in the lineup tomorrow night.
For some reason, Ortiz only dropped down a couple of bunts without taking swings. The usual routine to start BP is the batter bunts down the first-base line, third-base line, simulates a hit-and-run and a sacrifice fly before running to first.
Ortiz just took about 10 swings and showed no ill effects, but he did not run. He's been out of the lineup since he injured his shoulder diving head first into second base last Friday night at Fenway Park.
"David's doing real well," said Francona. "I would be surprised if he doesn't play tomorrow. Even is frame of mind, you look at him today, there was a lot of improvement yesterday and again today. That's why he's not playing. We're trying to get him healhty, so when he plays he can do some damage."
Francona is keeping a close eye on Ortiz and the two just had a brief discussion after the BP session concluded.
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