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Carl Crawford experiences a setback

What had been a speedy return from wrist surgery for Carl Crawford has hit a roadblock. Crawford did not take any swings on Friday and has been put on medication to ease the onset of inflammation in his wrist.

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Carl Take all the time you need and then add a season, just get well, and don't lose heart. We have not seen a player of your caliber since Carl Yastrzemski and he played until he was 44. Keep your chin up.