Projo Sox Blog

BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES -- In explaining the decision to place veteran reliever Mike Timlin on the 15-day disabled list -- retroactive to March 20 -- the Sox said they were being particularly careful with the laceration on the reliever's right finger.

"We're sitting on him a little bit,'' said Terry Francona. "We're going to make sure he's ready to pitch.''

Timlin cut his finger when he was struck by a comebacker on March 19 and still has stitches in the finger. Those must be removed before Timlin can resume his throwing program.

Francona said after Friday night's game that the stitches will ''hopefully (come out) the next couple of days. It's up to the medical people."

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