Lowrie to DL

The Red Sox have made a roster move by calling up Velazquez from Pawtucket according to the ProJo. We'll know soon if Green is in at short tonight. Lineups coming soon.

UPDATE: Lowrie is going on the 15-day DL with an injury to his left wrist.

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Dice-K Leaves the Game With an Injury in the 5th

Dice-K was holding his side as if he had pulled a muscle after a throw to first when he fielded a ground ball. He threw a few warm ups at the start of the 5th but could not continue. He left the game with the M's leading 3-0. He may have injured his side earlier when he stretched for an errant throw by Casey while covering first.

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Alex Cora May Now Be Hurt Too

Extra Bases is reporting that Alex Cora felt a "twinge" while fielding some grounders at 3rd today. Cora would give Youk the occasional break at third while Lowell is out. If Cora goes on the DL the Sox may call up another utility infielder. Ortiz can play 1st when needed but there are no other players to put at the hot corner if Youk gets hurt or ejected.

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Trouble in Ft. Myers: Beckett Hurts Back

There's trouble brewing in Red Sox Nation. Spring has not been kind to Red Sox pitching. First came the news of Schilling's major shoulder problems, then the Sox young arms have pitched like they are still in AA. Now comes word that Beckett is hurting.

Beckett experienced back spasms while warming up for today's game. The Associated Press reports that the Sox ace was holding his lower back and walked to the dugout with an apparent limp.

Back injuries can be big trouble for pitchers. We'll post more as details of the injury become available. Crap
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