Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was glad to finally have Dustin Pedroia back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox after the second baseman was activated from the 15-day disabled list (right thumb strain).
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Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was glad to finally have Dustin Pedroia back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox after the second baseman was activated from the 15-day disabled list (right thumb strain).
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I fail to see the upside of sending Ciriaco down...speaking of bold moves, give him a shot at 3rd base!...this kid HITS! Send Middlebrooks down for a reality check...he's already starting to swing like Gomez...and why HE'S on this team I'll NEVER know...