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March 12, 2008
After having my computer shattered by a foul ball Monday at Port St. Lucie, the IT guys at the Journal did a tremendous job getting me a brand new one. It arrived in Fort Myers this morning so I'll be able to blog and work once again.
A couple of quick notes:
Pitcher Josh Beckett (back) did some rehab work on Tuesday and arrived at work this morning "a little stiff" according to Terry Francona. The stiffness is due to the exercises Beckett was put through on Tuesday, but the manager said he's doing ok.
"We talk every morning when he comes in," said Francona. "The big thing I stress to him is that there's no timetable (on a return). It's when he's healthy and that's all I want him to worry about. He understands that."
There are still questions regarding Beckett's availability for the Japan trip. There is a very good possibility he could remain in Florida when the team leaves next Wednesday.
*Red Sox newcomer Bartolo Colon will make his spring debut Thursday against the Rays. The veteran right-hander is scheduled to work two innings.
*The Red Sox assigned right-hand pitcher Dan Kolb to minor-league camp.
*Shortstop Julio Lugo hit in the cage this morning and took some ground balls, too. He should be able to play soon, and if that happens and suffers no set backs, he should be able to make the trip to Japan. If he's not ready, or even close to it, he will remain in Florida.
*Center fielder Coco Crisp is still being bothered by a groin injury, but he's been able to hit in the cage. Francona said this morning when the switch hitter bats from the right side that's when the groin bothers him most. Crisp has been spending most of his time in the training room.
*Curt Schilling can be seen around the clubhouse, but he hasn't been heard from much this spring. The veteran has a serious arm injury in his biceps and there's a chance he may not be able to pitch this season. Or at least until later in the summer. He wants to make the trip to Japan with the team, but Francona said this morning that's still up in the air.
"Our thinking is what's in his best interest," said the manager. "That's what we care about. The appearances are secondary to what we're tyring to do here, and we're trying to remind people that. He wants to go, but again, we need to sit down and talk to everybody."
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