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October 21, 2007
BY JOE McDONALD
Journal Sports Writer
BOSTON -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona said everyone is available to pitch tonight's Game Seven against the Indians, besides Curt Schilling and Tim Wakefield.
That means there is a good chance ace Josh Beckett, who pitched Thursday's Game Five in Cleveland, will pitch if needed. Today would be the right-hander's normal day to throw a side session, so there's no reason he can't work tonight.
''Because he says he's available or wants to be available, doesn't mean we will create a situation for him to be available,'' said Francona. ''Saying that, you could see him in this game, but those are two different things. It's a lot to ask. We think he can do it, but we're not just going to try to create that situation.''
If Dice-K struggles, it's likely Francona will empty the bullpen in order to win. If the Japanese import pitches well, it will be business as usual.
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