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Ortiz' Sore Knee Good Enough

David Ortiz, who was scratched from Sunday's game because of a sore right knee, is back in the starting lineup tonight.

But manager Terry Francona said that the Sox will be keeping their eye on their slugging designated hitter, not wanting to push him too much too soon and risk losing him for a long stretch of time.

Francona said the cold weather hasn't helped Ortiz' case of tendinitis. He said the Sox weren't sure when they got to Comerica Park today whether he'd be able to play, but after Francona talked to him, he put Ortiz in his customary three hole in the batting order.

"We have to look at the broad, big picture and not run him into the ground," said Francona.

-- Steven Krasner

Posted by Steven Krasner  at 4:26 PM | Permalink