Francona expects Pedroia back Wednesday
Dustin Pedroia left tonight's game with strained groin, but manager Terry Francona thinks he'll only miss one game, which means a Wednesday return. The Red Sox have an offday Monday.
"You know if he comes out, he's hurt because he's a tough kid," Francona said. "He also thinks that he can play Tuesday. I don't think that I would do that because we're going to travel out there. But I bet he'll be in there Wednesday. I think that's very realistic. Certainly, we're going to re-evaluate him tomorrow. But I think Tom Gill and everybody thinks we're OK with" Pedroia playing Wednesday.
During spring training this year, Pedroia made one of his goals playing in all 162 games. Before Sunday night's game, Pedroia was asked if he still wanted to play all 162.
“Yeah, it looks like I’m going to have to with all these guys dropping like flies around here,” Pedroia said, laughing.
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I sure hope so! Pedey is the heart of the RS. Get well quick!!!!!
Was Pedey's "special part of the male body" still hurting after he took a shot to the family jewels the other day and this wild swing aggravated it?
Honestly, and I love Pedroia, you have to feel bad for Tito here. Apparently he is kind of annoying when he is benched when he think he can play. I won't be surprised if NESN catches a shot of Youk and Lester keeping Pedey as far away from Francona by like the fourth inning.
DP plays with his heart and soul. Get well, Dustin! You're the best.
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