David Wells was trying his best to be a medical miracle. Whacked off the right kneecap with a line drive Friday night, Wells has made better progress than he thought, but his attempt to show that he could make his scheduled start tomorrow didn't convince the Red Sox, who are scrambling for a starter. (Full article: 980 words)

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