Beckett, Lowell returning to Sox

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The Red Sox are healing just in time for a September stretch run in which they face American League East leader Tampa Bay six times and the spoiler Blue Jays seven times. Both Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell, the principal pieces in the 2006 deal with the Marlins for Hanley Ramirez, and two players who had huge roles in last year's World Series championship, will return during the weekend series in Arlington, Texas, against the Rangers. Beckett worked a 58-pitch bullpen session yesterday in which, according to manager Terry Francona, he threw all of his pitches and had good velocity. Francona indicated that Beckett will be on a short leash when he pitches Friday, perhaps five innings or so. The Sox don't believe he needs a rehab outing, so they will build up his endurance with the parent team.

Boston Globe

Josh Beckett, AP

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September 3, 2008 08:00 AM ET

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Whoo Hoo! Get onboard the REd Sox Express all the way to October!!! Here we go! Getting healthy, the little big man is protecting Big Papi in the 4 hole. It doesn't get much better. THIS Is what champion teams are made of.

Believe in Boston! They're gonna win it again!

charli8888

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September 3, 2008 08:03 AM ET

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this is GREAT news!!! getting our seasoned vets back with young and spry backups! this is gonna be a good Oct.

Lallybone

Ya Motha, PA

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September 3, 2008 08:27 AM ET

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We must get a new curse going.

Insane Hussein

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September 3, 2008 09:01 AM ET

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Just hope nothing goes wrong witht there come back... Guess Alex Cora is the man out of a job in the infield... Boston is getting younger and better every year!!

scottc1010

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September 3, 2008 09:36 AM ET

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World Series MVP and best post-season pitcher in baseball coming back. Not to mention All-Star Game MVP Drew and current MVP candidate Youkilis as well.

Just in time baby. Gonna blow the Rays outta the water.

DanTheMan

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September 3, 2008 09:49 AM ET

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This si when the Red Sox have to keep the pace up and try to take over AL East. With Dustin Pedroia playing great and with a health Josh Beckett & Mike Lowell it time to make a push in September.

Let's Go Red Sox

Beany

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September 3, 2008 09:55 AM ET

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Just in time baby. Gonna blow the Rays outta the water.

DanTheMan

It would seem you need the Yankees help to take the division, let's see if The Sox can beat the Rays a couple games.

AllStarz

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September 3, 2008 09:59 AM ET

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Woo hoo...The Rangers will tear Beckett a new one.

madhatter

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September 3, 2008 01:33 PM ET

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Awww thats nice, I love it when overrated overpaid players find loyalty

The TRUTH

Someplacein, OH

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September 3, 2008 04:14 PM ET

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I love it when a pallette of unmarked Franklins rolls off the Brinks truck into our cozy cave.

A Good-Looking Man

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September 3, 2008 05:04 PM ET

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D.P.: RAWR!

P.S.-- yeah, you might be right about that Madhatter. Let's hope not though.

DirtyWater

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September 3, 2008 09:17 PM ET

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Things are looking up.

Littlej500

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September 3, 2008 10:12 PM ET

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Just in time baby. Gonna blow the Rays outta the water.

DanTheMan

It would seem you need the Yankees help to take the division, let's see if The Sox can beat the Rays a couple games.

AllStarz | 09/03/08, 09:55 AM
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Dan The Man and AllStarz always the voices of enthusiasm and common sense - EXCELLENT !!!

Mike C. 1927

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September 5, 2008 11:18 AM ET

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Anyone notice how well they did without them. Imagine what any other teams fans would do if they added two world series MVP's to their roster. They will catch Tampa.