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Wakefield Improving

Tim Wakefield, who was left off the ALDS roster because of soreness behind his right shoulder, was feeling better after playing catch on Thursday, during the Sox' optional workout.

Manager Terry Francona said the knuckleballer played catch from about 90 feet and came through that session in fine form. The Sox aren't going to rush him. They are hopeful that Wakefield could be healthy enough to be added to the roster for the next round of the postseason, if Boston makes it that far.

But Francona admitted he couldn't predict if Wakefield would be ready for the ALCS, which would open next Friday night.

"I'm hopeful he will (be healthy enough), but I don't know that anything's a lock," said Francona. "I know he's sore."

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 6:07 PM | Permalink