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J.D. Drew is ready to play. . . This is a recording.

It seems every other day the Sox' right fielder is ready to return to the starting lineup before he suffers a setback with the herniated disk in his back.

According to Drew, and manager Terry Francona, he should be able to play on Saturday.

"I've been having good days and bad days," said Drew. "Some days I swing and an hour later I can hardly move. Some days I swing and feel pretty good later. . . It's been really frustrating."

"We've been patient," admitted Francona. "So to get impatient doesn't make a lot of sense. I think he's frustrated. He wants to get out there and play."

With Drew no available, the club decided to recall outfielder Jonathan Van
Every.

"He can pinch-run and he's a good outfielder," Francona said.

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