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Team Notebook: Boston Red SoxRed Sox | Lowell feels good The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) said that he feels good enough to play Friday, July 3, after being placed on the disabled list earlier this week. "I feel great actually," Lowell said. "I didn't know what to expect with the injection. I was relieved when they took out the fluid. I thought they'd find something." Red Sox | Lowrie the DH Friday Ben Collins, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) will serve as the designated hitter with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, July 3. Manager Terry Francona said Lowrie could also play shortstop with Pawtucket this weekend. Red Sox | Dice-K to play catch Friday Ben Collins, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will begin playing catch from 60 feet Friday, July 3. Red Sox | Expected to land Iglesias SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Boston Red Sox are expected to sign Cuban SS Jose Iglesias for roughly $8 million. Red Sox | Dice-K to begin rehab assignment Monday MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will head to Single-A Fort Meyers Monday, July 6, to begin strengthening his arm. No timetable has been set for his return. Red Sox | Bay moved to fifth spot Friday MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay was moved to the fifth spot in the lineup Friday, July 3. Bay has been slumping recently. Red Sox | In the mix for Iglesias SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Boston Red Sox are in the mix to sign Cuban SS Jose Iglesias. One American League executive likens Iglesias to former SS Ozzie Smith. Red Sox | Lowrie update The Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (knee) is hoping to resume his rehab assignment Friday, July 3. Red Sox | Bay becoming U.S. citizen Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay will officially become a U.S. citizen Thursday, July 2, according to The Associated Press. Bay is from British Columbia. Red Sox | Beckett gives up five runs Wednesday David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett gave up five runs and six hits while walking two in seven innings for a no-decision against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, July 1. Red Sox | Bay concludes horrible series David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts Wednesday, July 1, and went 0-for-15 in the series against the Baltimore Orioles. Red Sox | Papelbon records save Wednesday David Ginsburg, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon recorded the save Wednesday, July 1, to become the team's career saves leader. It was his 20th save this year and 133rd of his career. Red Sox | Fuentes signs Jeff Seidel, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox signed OF Reymond Fuentes, their first-round pick this year, Wednesday, July 1. He has been assigned to the team's Rookie League Gulf Coast team in Fort Meyers, Fla. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Red Sox | Lowrie to get knee examined The Boston Globe's Adam Kilgore reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (knee) will head back to Boston to have his left knee examined after being drilled while on a rehab assignment. Red Sox | Pedroia drives in three The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia knocked in three runs Tuesday, June 30. Red Sox | Papelbon blows save The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon blew his second save of the season Tuesday, June 30, but didn't give up an earned run. Red Sox | Youkilis back in first for AL All-Star votes The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 1B Kevin Youkilis is in first place once again among votes for the 2009 All-Star Game, overtaking New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira. Red Sox | Lowell expected to return when eligible Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is expected to come off the disabled list when he is eligible July 12, the Sunday before the All-Star break. Lowell will miss 14 games but will receive 19 days off including the All-Star break. Red Sox | More on Lowell Updating a previous item, ESPN.com reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) has been placed on the disabled list with a right hip strain. The move is retroactive to June 28. Red Sox | Lowell to DL ESPNews reports the Boston Red Sox placed 3B Mike Lowell (hip) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 30. Red Sox | Bailey recalled Amalie Benjamin, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 1B Jeff Bailey was recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket Tuesday, June 30. He is starting at third base and batting ninth Tuesday. Red Sox | Drew to sit Tuesday Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew will sit Tuesday, June 30, with the team facing a left-handed pitcher. OF Rocco Baldelli will start in right field. Red Sox | DL stint for Lowell unlikely Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is unlikely to land on the disabled list because the injection he received Monday, June 29, is expected to provide him with relief. Lowell has been told that there might be discomfort in the area, but he risks no further damage to his hip by playing. Red Sox | More on Lowell Updating previous reports, the Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) will be evaluated Thursday, July 2, and could return as early as Friday, July 3. He could still land on the disabled list, though. Red Sox | Drew just misses the cycle The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew tripled and scored in the first inning, hit a two-run homer in the fourth and singled in the sixth Monday, June 29, against the Baltimore Orioles. Needing a double in the eighth inning to become the first Red Sox player since John Valentin (1996) to hit for the cycle, Drew grounded out to second. Red Sox | Papelbon reaches milestone Boston Red Sox CL Jonathan Papelbon got the final out with two on to earn his 132nd career save Monday, June 29, in a 4-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Associated Press reports Papelbon tied Bob Stanley for the most saves in Red Sox history. Papelbon has 19 saves this season in 20 opportunities. Red Sox | Lester's dominance of Baltimore continues The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester scored a 4-0 shutout over the Baltimore Orioles Monday, June 29. Lester is 8-0 with a 2.18 ERA against Baltimore in 10 career starts. The only other pitcher to win his first eight decisions against the Orioles was Todd Stottlemyre (1988-93). Red Sox | More on Lowell Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is unlikely to join the team for their series against the Baltimore Orioles this week, according to manager Terry Francona. Lowell had fluid drained from his right hip and received an anti-inflammatory injection Monday, June 29. "(Lowell) had 15 CCs of fluid taken out, which for a hip, I think, is pretty extensive. I think that's going to really help," Francona said. Red Sox | Penny unlikely to be moved Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are unlikely to trade SP Brad Penny now that SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is on the disabled list. Red Sox | Lowell not in lineup Monday Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) is not in the lineup Monday, June 29. Red Sox | Lowell could land on DL Sean McAdam, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) could be forced to go on the disabled list after he receives a lubricating injection in his hip Monday, June 29. Red Sox | Lugo could be released Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Boston Red Sox could release SS Julio Lugo when SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) returns from the disabled list, according to The Boston Globe. Red Sox | Lowell to receive injection The Boston Herald's Sean McAdam reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) will get an injection of Synvisc in his right hip Monday, June 29. He's unlikely to be able to play until Wednesday, July 1. Red Sox | Penny pitches well but takes loss Sunday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Brad Penny (thumb) allowed just two earned runs over six innings Sunday, June 28, but he still fell to 6-3 on the season. Penny allowed six hits while striking out two in the game. Penny grabbed his hand after bouncing a pitch in the first inning. Penny said his thumb popped out of its joint, but that he snapped it back in, threw a couple of warmup pitches and was OK. Red Sox | Lowell not in lineup Saturday Paul Newberry, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) was not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 27, but did enter as a pinch hitter. He likely will not be in the starting lineup Sunday, June 28, according to manager Terry Francona. Red Sox | Papelbon picks up save Saturday Paul Newberry, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox RP Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth inning Saturday, June 27, to pick up his 18th save of the season. Red Sox | Wakefield solid Saturday Paul Newberry, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield pitched six scoreless innings Saturday, June 27, to pick up his 10th win of the season. He gave up three hits while striking out one batter and walking one in the game. It was his 382nd career start as a member of the Red Sox, which tied a franchise record. Red Sox | Lowrie scheduled to continue rehab assignment Saturday Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist, knee) was scheduled to resume his rehab assignment Saturday, June 27, after getting hit in the knee by a pitch a few days ago. There is a chance he could return before the All-Star game, but he could be held out until the start of the second half of the season. Red Sox | Bay not in lineup Saturday Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox OF Jason Bay was not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 27, because he was given the day off. Red Sox | Ortiz on a hot streak Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is batting .333 over his last 17 games, with seven home runs and 14 RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Red Sox | Beckett earns win Friday Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett allowed six hits over seven shutout innings Friday, June 26, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out six, improving to 9-3 on the season. Beckett is 6-0 with a 0.38 ERA in his last seven starts against Atlanta. Red Sox | Lowell expecting shot next week MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) expects to receive a lubricating shot for his hip early next week. Red Sox | Lowell could sit all weekend Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) could sit out the entire weekend with a sore hip. "I really don't know. We'll see," manager Terry Francona said. "We'll kind of go day-by-day and see how he's feeling." Red Sox | Ellsbury, Lowell not in lineup Friday MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday, June 26, with a sore elbow. 3B Mike Lowell is also absent from the lineup. Red Sox | Magadan suspended Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball Friday, June 26, after his ejection from the game Wednesday, June 24. He was also given an undisclosed fine for his behavior. Magadan will serve his suspension against the Atlanta Braves Friday. |
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