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August 31, 2007
-- Manager Terry Francona said a short time ago that there will be a "couple, three callups" tomorrow when the teams can expand their rosters and maybe a few more when the Triple A season ends on Monday.
Francona said he didn't think he was supposed to announce tomorrow's promotions until after tonight's game, but two of them are expected to be outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury and veteran shortstop Royce Clayton from Pawtucket.
Right-hander Clay Buchholz is a lock to be called up from the PawSox after Monday's finale, and it's possible another right-hander, Devern Hansack, could get the call, too. Left-hander Jon Lester, who was sent to Portland last week, also will rejoin Boston when the rosters expand.
Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson will spend a little time at home before joining the Red Sox for the rest of the season.
-- J.D. Drew, who went 5 for 30 (.167) on the 10-game road trip, said he is expecting a better performance in September.
"I felt like I took some pretty good swings (on the trip). Hopefully it carries over into September. Everything's going to be fine," said Drew, who is batting .257 with a mere 7 homers and 46 RBI.
-- Designated hitter David Ortiz said the absence of Manny Ramirez (oblique) in the lineup doesn't add to his load.
"It's a tough situation, but I feel no pressure," said Ortiz. "I just try to do my best."
-- Orioles left-hander Erik Bedard, who is 13-5 with a 3.16 earned-run average (fifth in the A.L.) and a league-leading 221 strikeouts, will be held out of his start in this series because of a muscle pull in his side.
"You don't want to lose any young pitcher to injury. This kid's a rising star in our league. Am I sad we're not facing him? No. No. The kid's tough," said Francona.
-- Steven Krasner
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