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July 12, 2007
Curt Schilling, who played catch early today, is scheduled to throw 30-35 pitches in a side session tomorrow.
Schilling hasn't thrown off the mound since June 18, when he was scorched for 6 runs on 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings in Atlanta. He has been on the disabled list because of tendinitis in his right shoulder.
"He has been doing well, how we hoped. The ball has been coming out of his hand well. I'm excited to see him off the mound. That's the next test," said Boston manager Terry Francona.
Two other injured right-handers are on the verge of returning to Boston's bullpen.
Joel Pineiro, who pitched an inning for Lowell last night on a rehabilitation assignment, is expected to be activated tomorrow. That transaction likely will result in Jeff Bailey's return to Pawtucket. Bailey, a first baseman, went 1 for 9 in three games in Detroit -- his hit was a homer -- in his first big-league action in an 11-year career in professional baseball. Bailey is not in tonight's lineup.
Brendan Donnelly will throw an inning for Lowell tomorrow night. After that session, the Sox will decide if he will be ready to return to action in Boston.
-- Steven Krasner
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