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Injury updates

Email|Link|Comments (5) Posted by Amalie Benjamin, Globe Staff August 25, 2008 08:23 AM

The Sox' injury list keeps increasing. First baseman Sean Casey, who hasn't played since Tuesday in Baltimore, has been battling a stiff neck. He said the neck became problematic when he woke up Thursday, the team's day off, after having gone to Pittsburgh for the day. Casey said the neck has been improving, and he was hopeful he would be available for tomorrow's game in New York. He added he's been getting quite a few phone calls and e-mails about why the team has been leaving a guy who is hitting .345 on the bench.

J.D. Drew (back) was not in yesterday's starting lineup again, his sixth straight game on the bench. Francona didn't rule out putting Drew on the disabled list, saying the outfielder was walking "crooked" when he left the park Saturday afternoon. But, he said, with the day off today, the team is hoping Drew will be able to play tomorrow

David Aardsma, who officially went on the DL yesterday, and Julio Lugo are both scheduled for MRIs today in Boston. Both will stay in Boston for the rest of the road trip, and will work out with rehabilitation coordinator Scott Waugh.

David Pauley arrived before the game, taking Aardsma's spot on the roster. He is likely to be used in long relief, especially with Tim Wakefield making his return from the DL tomorrow.

Mike Lowell (oblique) is scheduled to speak with medical director Dr. Thomas Gill today to get approval to head to New York.

Excerpted from today's Red Sox notebook.

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5 comments so far...

Here is what Casey can clip and paste into email questions he gets about "about why the team has been leaving a guy who is hitting .345 on the bench."

Dear Friends:

Don't be fooled by my .345 batting average. I am an overweight, slow-footed hands hitter that can only play one position. I have zero home runs, 12 RBI's in 150+ at-bats and I challenge you to come up with one example where I came through with an absolutely timely hit this season. I am, unquestionably, the most overrated player on this team but I tend to get a pass from reporters and broadcasters because I'm such a nice guy, Thanks for thinking of me, but, really, the team is better off with me not playing. Their best move would be to DL me and be creative in finding another bat with punch.

Posted by Eric Hinske August 25, 08 08:37 AM

I like that first post. Pretty much nailed Casey!

As for injuries in general, hopefully they can withstand the storm and have them all out of the way by the time October rolls around.

Managing to secure a playoff berth, however, will not be easy. I don't see them catching Tampa Bay, who are winning games like they're a combination '67 Impossible Dream Red Sox and the Miracle Mets of 1969. The wild card is their only REAL hope...and that's going to be a dogfight.

And, if Beckett is down for any length of time, they're toast.

Posted by Matt Talvi August 25, 08 11:48 AM

I wish I could disagree with that post by "Eric Hinske." Why can't we get players like that? :)

Posted by Craig August 25, 08 04:10 PM

LOL.... the voice of experience speaks loudly, Mr. Hinske!

Posted by hibricc August 25, 08 04:38 PM

Lowell might play in New York? Yay Lowell!

Posted by RunningOnE August 25, 08 04:53 PM