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Early Red Sox Notes of Interest

* Terry Francona is unsure how Jed Lowrie is going to be used. Lowrie was called up Thursday to take the roster spot vacated by Mike Lowell (DL-thumb).
``I think a lot will be determined by our health,'' said Francona. ``He played a lot of third base in spring training. If he's here for two weeks, we certainly don't want him sitting every day. We'll probably work hin in a couple of times a week at third.''

* Francona was asked about David Ortiz' ongoing slump (3-for-36).
``I still think it comers down to trying to do too much,'' the manager said.
Francona held a brief meeting with the DH in his office and said the message was simple.
``Even guys like David have to be reminded how good they are,'' Francona said.

* On Bryan Corey being designated for assignment: ``He came out spring training with so much for confidence. But we got into the season and he got roughed up a little bit. I hope, for his sake, he gets a major league job. I told him that. I just don't want him to come back and get us out. He's a guy you pull for -- I hope (he gets a job) in the National League.''

Derek Jeter is out of the Yankee lineup, a rarity at any time, much less against the Red Sox.
Francona jokingly advised him to take his time getting back on the field.
``I think (missing games) is very sensible on his part,'' said Francona with a broad smile. ``It's a long year -- you can never be too careful. He needs to take care of that.''
Turning a bit more serious, Francona added: ``If you're a Boston fan, you don't want to see him have anything to do with the outcome of the game.''

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