Red Sox 09 News

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Jason Varitek went 2-for-3 and hit a two-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 11-8 in 10 innings on Friday.

Jason Bay came out of Friday's game against the Cardinals because of dehydration.

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Dehydration shouldn't be a long term problem for Bay, the fact Varitek has had 3 homers gives me hope that maybe he won't be as bad during the regular season.

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Red Sox manager Terry Francona revealed his starting rotation on Saturday morning, starting with ace Josh Beckett.

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John Smoltz threw his second bullpen session of the spring Saturday morning and reported no problems with his shoulder.

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Yea for sure thats a good sign on smoltz. Our top 4 is pretty good, when an 18-2 pitcher is your #3 you got a top level rotation

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Bailey or Carter's dream will come true
One will win Red Sox's backup first baseman/outfielder job

In a matter of days, there is going be a moment to cherish for Jeff Bailey or Chris Carter, two veterans who have taken bus after bus along the Minor League trail and are now tantalizingly close to breaking camp with a Major League team for the first time.

Bailey or Carter's dream will come true | redsox.com: News

Good for the sox, getting some new vets some playing time.