David Ortiz’s cast has been removed from his left wrist today, a great sign because that means Ortiz is pain free. He now has a forearm splint that will allow him to start doing range-of-motion exercises. No timetable has been set for his return, but he has experienced zero setbacks so far.
That can’t be said about Curt Schilling, who apparently will now take a few days off after a couple frustrating bullpen stints. Since the Red Sox have starting pitching depth out the wazoo, the setback isn’t much of a concern for now. If Schill comes back in early September and carries this team to another World Series, it’ll all have been worth it.
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Here are the lineups for our rubbermatch against the Phillies … courtesy of Extra Bases …
Red Sox
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. J.D. Drew, RF
4. Manny Ramirez, LF
5. Mike Lowell, 3B
6. Jason Varitek, C
7. Sean Casey, 1B
8. Julio Lugo, SS
9. Bartolo Colon, P
Phillies
1. Jimmy Rollins, SS
2. Shane Victorino, CF
3. Chase Utley, 2B
4. Ryan Howard, 1B
5. Pat Burrell, LF
6. Geoff Jenkins, RF
7. Pedro Feliz, 3B
8. Carlos Ruiz, C
9. Cole Hamels, P
Game post anyone?