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July 14, 2007
Brendan Donnelly, who had to shut down his rehab assignment in Lowell last night because of a recurrence of the tightness he has been experiencing in his right forearm, will fly to Anaheim for a second opinion on his discomfort.
Donnelly is expected to see noted orthopedist Lewis Yocum, the Angels' team orthopedist, on Tuesday. Donnelly spent four years with the Angels before signing with the Sox last winter, so Yocum is very familiar with the right-hander.
The plan for Donnelly, who had a very encouraging side session in Detroit last Sunday, was to start and throw an inning for Lowell. The game was delayed at the start because of rain, but Donnelly didn't throw once and have to stop because of the delay. After he finally played long toss and snapped off a few splitters and curveballs, though, he knew he'd be unable to pitch.
"It's in the same area. I'm just not there. Everything was progressing fine. I had a setback," said Donnelly, getting emotional in the Sox' clubhouse before batting practice.
Donnelly hasn't pitched since June 10. He has been on the disabled list since June 17. He had good words to say about Boston's training staff but thought it would be wise for him and the Red Sox to solicit Yocum's opinion.
"So the next step is to see someone who knows me inside and out," said Donnelly, who turned 36 on July 4. "It just hasn't gotten back to normal. We'll see what he says Tuesday."
-- Steven Krasner;
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