With a first baseman, a third baseman, and a hybrid first-third baseman on the roster - all of whom could start for most organizations - Red Sox manager Terry Francona will have to work magic with his lineup card in the coming weeks. Not that Kevin Youkilis or Mike Lowell expect to lose their starting spots to newcomer Adam LaRoche, ... (Full article: 867 words)

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