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April 10, 2008
Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell had an MRI on his injured thumb this afternoon and the team should have the results at 5 p.m. He suffered the setback during the first inning on Wednesday when he made a diving play against the Tigers. He was removed from the game.
When Lowell arrived at Fenway Park this afternoon he was stiff and sore, which was expected. Dr. Thomas Gill will read the MRI in about 30 minutes before the team decides the next course of action for the veteran third baseman.
Due to Lowell's injury, utility infielder Alex Cora went out earlier this afternoon to take some ground balls at third. During his fungo work he felt a "twinge" in his right elbow and was clearly in pain. After a few moments of attempting to shake it off, he made one throw before leaving the field.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he spoke with Cora after Wednesday's game about the possibility of playing third and he agreed to it. After he felt the pain today, he went to the trainer's room and received ice treatment.
Francona said he's hoping this is nothing, but the team will pay attention to it.
There is a possibility the Red Sox will call up a player from the PawSox tonight. If that's the case, veterans Joe Thurston and Keith Ginter, along with rookie Jed Lowrie are all possibilities.
Posted by Joe McDonald 
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