Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino speaks to reporters in front of the Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 5, 2006. Lucchino and other club officials made pre-Opening Day visit to Fenway Park. On Opening Day, April 11, 2006, the Red Sox will unveil the fifth in a series of annual improvements designed to expand and bring more comfort to fans in the 94-year-old ballpark.
(AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
Wells set for minor league start
ARLINGTON, Texas --David Wells threw a side session Wednesday and is set for a minor league start.
Boston's 42-year-old left-hander, back from offseason knee surgery, will join the Pawtucket Red Sox for a start Friday night. His first outing for Boston is scheduled for April 12 against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park, the first time the Red Sox need a fifth starter.
Manager Terry Francona said he doesn't expect Wells to excel against minor league hitters because "the bigger the stage, the better a pitcher he is. I just want him to pitch."
With two days off the first eight days of the season, the Red Sox put Wells on the disabled list after his second spring training start.
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