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Springing leaks in late summer

A sinking feeling about the playoffs

Reliever Chris Smith couldn't stop the bleeding in yesterday's lopsided loss at Toronto. (Frank gunn/canadian Press)

By Nick Cafardo

Globe Staff / August 24, 2008

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TORONTO - Your starting shortstop, third baseman, right fielder, and No. 1 pitcher are out with injuries. One of your young starters was so bad he had to be demoted to Double A. You lost to a division rival, 11-0, yesterday as your other top hurler, Jon Lester, was pummeled and lasted 2 1/3 innings. Your wild-card lead is teetering. (Full article: 941 words)