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April 22, 2008
Outfielder Coco Crisp, who hasn't played since last Tuesday because of a strained hamstring, felt better today. Manager Terry Francona said it's possible Crisp could return to the starting lineup Thursday against Angels left-hander Joe Saunders.
It's possible that, out of necessity, Crisp may be pressed into service tonight and tomorrow night because the Red Sox have a shortage of outfielders. Boston has three healthy outfielders -- Manny Ramirez, Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew. The Sox had been using utilityman Joe Thurston as the fourth outfielder since his recall from Pawtucket last week, but that lineup option for Francona disappeared this afternoon when Thurston was designated for assignment to make room for tonight's starting pitcher, David Pauley.
Alex Cora, meanwhile, still is about a week away from even being cleared to start throwing again. Cora has a right elbow strain. He took batting practice on the field this afternoon. Francona said the team will re-evaluate the utility infielder next Monday or Tuesday, after their road series this weekend against Tampa Bay.
-- Steven Krasner
Posted by Steven Krasner 
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