Nagged by soreness in his right Achilles' tendon, Nomar Garciaparra was downgraded yesterday by a team source to "very unlikely" for Opening Day, making it all but certain that Pokey Reese will start at shortstop with Mark Bellhorn filling in for Reese at second base Sunday night. (Full Article: 915 Words)

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