Wake to Get Cortisone Shot

Tim Wakefield is set to get a cortisone shot in his lower back on Thursday, and the Sox hope this will alleviate the pressure by a herniated disk, but the shot will limit his activity for at least a couple of days. After those couple of days, he will again begin to pitch, and could possibly start against the Baltimore Orioles o=during a series set for September 18-20. Though, if Wakefield does not feel up to it, Francona would be willing to delay the start. Wakefield has 11 wins and received his first All-Star Game selection this year, but the herniated disk is causing discomfort in his leg, which was shown during his September 5 start against the White Sox when he was unable to cover first base on an infield grounder by Chris Getz.

WHAT I THINK: If Wakefield gets back to form, the All-Star, it will be a bonus for the Sox, who have gone through many pitchers. If he doesn't get back to form, and is unable to pitch, there's Buchholz, who has won his last 3 of 4, and is young and able to pitch, and there is also Byrd, who was recently resigned, and is starting tonight against the O's. I personally think that he will not get back to the form he was in before. He is 43 years old, has been playing this game for 17 years, and has been injury-plagued. I hope that he gets back to form, but it's a long shot.

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One Time Phenom Matsuzaka to Start for Salem Tonite

Daisuke Matsuzaka, who last year had a phenomonal season, is set to start for the Salem Red sox tonight. The Salem Sox, who made the playoffs on the last game of the season, are set to send injury-plagued Matsuzaka to the mound to kick off the series. Hopefully, if all things go well for the Japanese pitcher, he can come back and pitch (hopefully), and if the Sox make the playoffs (which they will), hopefully they can get him on the mound for them, and we all hope he returns to his Cy Young-worthy form.

WHAT I THINK: I think that if all things go well, he should be called up, maybe make a start, or even pitch in the bullpen. If he returns to form, he can pitch in the place of either Buchholz, or even Byrd, who though it is late season, has contributed to the Sox. Another thing, I hope they win so they can move on in the playoffs. But looking ahead, Matsuzaka should not pitch in the next WBC. It could affect his season.

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Sox Get in Done at Fenway

The Red Sox took the first game from the O's as they shut 'em out, hitting 6 homers along the way, Pedroia hitting 2 of them. If you see my previous entry, you see I was just praying that they wouldn't ruin it, and right after I posted it, it became 8-0 when it had been just been 5-0. Clay Buchholz did a wonderful job, and he is 3-0 over his last 4 starts. Way to go Clay!!! The measures I went to worked. Yeah!!!! Hope they win tonight as Byrd starts again. You know, he turned out not to be a bust, well after a few games in the minors. Good thing they re-signed him. Well tonight we hope they continue to hold a big offensive threat, as they've had phenomonal success against the O's. They're 12-2 against them this season. GO SOX!!!!

Fingers Crossed

As we know, a Sox lead may not always end in a Sox win. This has happened oh too often this season, so I'm a little unsure. I keep my fingers crossed as my rabbit's foot sits beside me. As I check the score, it is 5-0 Sox, and I PRAY that they will keep tacking on runs against the O's. There have been 4 homer so far, one being a two run home run by Pedroia, who by the way has homered twice so far!!!!!But, the Yanks have a 1-0 lead over the Rays, but they can come back. GO RAYS!!!!But Texas will win as it is 11-7 in the bottom of the ninth. Why do they keep winning!!! Hope they win...Go Sox!!!