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Smoltz goes with changeup

His comeback is slowed by setback

Nick Green took a Fausto Carmona pitch in his back in the second inning, when the Red Sox left the bases loaded. (Tony Dejak/Associated Press)

By Amalie Benjamin

Globe Staff / April 30, 2009

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While the Sox have pushed for depth in their starting rotation - signing Brad Penny and John Smoltz in the offseason - the team has already had to cope with injuries to its starters. Daisuke Matsuzaka is on the disabled list. Now Smoltz has suffered a setback in his return from major shoulder surgery that will push his ... (Full article: 1049 words)