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July 12, 2007
Contrary to published reports emanating from the All-Star Game in San Francisco, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was not scheduled to have an MRI on his ailing right knee today.
That, at least, was the word a short time ago from Boston manager Terry Francona.
"He didn't get an MRI. He didn't have one lined up. There was not one scheduled," said Francona. "I'm not sure I should be lending credence to something that's not there. It's hard to give credence to something that didn't happen."
That is not to say, however, that Ortiz isn't feeling discomfort in his right knee, a condition that no doubt is one reason the Sox' designated hitter had only 14 homers at the break. Ortiz told the Boston Herald in San Francisco that he may need surgery after the season. He was not sighted in the clubhouse prior to batting practice.
Francona talked about Ortiz having cramps in his legs in Texas earlier this year, and Ortiz also has said that his right quadriceps has been barking on him, too. Still, Francona didn't seem worried that he would be losing Ortiz from the lineup any time soon. Ortiz is batting third tonight.
"I don't think David feels like he's going to miss any games in the second half, and if he has to, I'll give him a rest," said Francona.
-- Steven Krasner
Posted by Steven Krasner 
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