BECKETT WON'T GO WITH TEAM TO JAPAN
Source: Fox Sports [03/16/2008]
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will likely miss the team's upcoming trip to Japan. Pitching coach John Farrell said Sunday an official announcement will be made by Boston manager Terry Francona. Beckett threw Sunday for the first time since he hurt his back eight days ago. He threw to Farrell from flat ground and was expected to do the same the next two days. Farrell said the ace right-hander would throw from the bullpen mound on Thursday. The team leaves Wednesday for four games in Tokyo.
BECKET WON'T GO WITH TEAM TO JAPAN
Source: Fox Sports [03/16/2008]
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett will likely miss the team's upcoming trip to Japan. Pitching coach John Farrell said Sunday an official announcement will be made by Boston manager Terry Francona. Beckett threw Sunday for the first time since he hurt his back eight days ago. He threw to Farrell from flat ground and was expected to do the same the next two days. Farrell said the ace right-hander would throw from the bullpen mound on Thursday. The team leaves Wednesday for four games in Tokyo.
COLON THROWS FIRST BATTING PRACTICE SESSION
Source: Fox Sports [03/09/2008]
Bartolo Colon's comeback picked up speed Sunday when he showed excellent control during his first batting practice session of spring training and was scheduled to pitch in a game Thursday. Colon has been impressive since Boston signed the 2005 AL Cy Young Award winner to a minor league contract on Feb. 25. He threw three bullpen sessions in the previous six days without facing hitters. "He's ready for some game activity," pitching coach John Farrell said after Sunday's 43-pitch session.
INJURED SCHILLING IN CAMP TO REHAB RIGHT SHOULDER
Source: Fox Sports [02/14/2008]
Curt Schilling arrived at spring training Thursday to begin rehabilitating his right shoulder after apparently patching up his differences with the Boston Red Sox over the best way to treat it. Schilling met with general manager Theo Epstein, manager Terry Francona and pitching coach John Farrell. The pitcher didn't practice outdoors at the team's camp. "We just actually chatted with him," Epstein said, "and everyone seems to be on the same page.