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Red Sox CF-Crisp 2B-Pedroia DH-Ortiz LF-Ramirez 3B-Lowell 1B-Youkilis RF-Drew C-Varitek SS-Lugo SP- Lester Go John! GO RED SOX!! If we lose, it's Thumper's fault for not starting the in game thread.

Moss out of hospital Posted by Nick Cafardo, Globe Staff May 4, 2008 10:46 AM Outfielder Brendan Moss is out of the hospital after having his appendix removed, according to Sox manager Terry Francona. The manager said Moss will likely go home for about 10 days and then begin his comeback in Fort Myers. No timetable has yet been given for his return. Moss was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital right before last night's game. He had the surgery last night. Francona said the team was holding back on a roster move until after today's game. He said his bullpen was in good shape. The Sox were waiting to assess what their biggest need would be going forward. Alex Cora can come off the DL, but he's slated to spend three games starting Wednesday for Pawtucket. Sean Casey is eligible to come off the DL next Sunday.

Moss undergoes emergency appendectomy By Nick Cafardo Globe Staff / May 4, 2008 The Red Sox were certainly the envy of baseball with two players many teams would love to have right now: Bartolo Colon, who is just about recovered from an oblique injury and is scheduled to pitch in a spring game tomorrow in Sarasota, Fla., and outfielder Brandon Moss, who has piqued the curiosity of several teams. more stories like thisMoss, however, will be out of that mix for the foreseeable future. Last night during the Sox' 12-4 victory over Tampa Bay, the 24-year-old outfielder underwent an emergency appendectomy at Massachusetts General Hospital. Late last night, Sox spokesman John Blake said Moss was doing well after surgery. Manager Terry Francona did not know how long it would take before Moss would be able to return to action. Many players have taken 3-5 weeks to recover from similar procedures. "[Moss] was feeling ill and the medical team felt that there was a possibility [of an issue with his appendix] rather than just an abdominal flu," said Francona in his postgame news conference. "We took him over there [to Mass. General] right before the game, which was a good idea. We were trying to be safe rather than sorry. "That makes [Friday night] even more unbelievable. He said he didn't feel good, swung the bat good [2 for 4 with a home run], threw the ball well, and I'm sure he was feeling it." The Sox will likely make a roster move today. "We may elect to try and get through [today] and see how we're situated," said Francona. "We don't want to rush to make a move and then have somebody leave the game, or someone be sore and have to make another move." The Moss injury certainly puts the kibosh on any thought of moving Coco Crisp, who has had leg injuries since spring training. Moss had made quite an impression. "I've been trying to get Moss for three years," said one assistant general manager in the American League West. "I think he's a guy who is going to be a very good major league player. "He can do a lot of things. Strong lefthanded bat. Good head for the game, but the Red Sox aren't inclined to deal him. We've tried, believe me." When told of the interest around baseball in him, Moss said before the game, "I'm very happy right here. I love being a Boston Red Sox, I really do. This is the greatest atmosphere to play baseball in. I love everything about it. "I'm a young player and I'm going to be patient. I haven't proven anything to anyone yet." With J.D. Drew returning to the Sox' lineup last night, seemingly almost fully recovered from a left quadriceps strain, and Sean Casey (hip) likely to come off the disabled list next Sunday, it appeared Moss's days in the majors were likely dwindling to a precious few anyway

Tek better be okay dammit!! THANK YOU YOUK OF THE NATION FOR BANNING THE ANNOYING TROLL! :thumbsup:

I hope you are right about Schill, especially if the post season is in the cards. Colon would be a pleasant and cheap surprise if he can contribute with spot starts etc.

The LOB's are frustrating as hell. You are just so way off on the bats....ha ha!

Dustin! Papi kicking ass with the shift on! DAMN!

MANNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hate to see Beckett struggle like this, REALLY need a DP

Come on Josh! You only have a 3 run lead.....now 2 run lead.

Moss would've had that

Yeah that was annoying went the site went down. Nice to see Julio with the RBI. Hilarious "fake out" by Manny, LMAO!

Papi is rolling again.

Dustin has been out of control, love it!

Yeah, it sucks. A 2 run homer. Hope the bats continue!

Dammit!! 3-2 I'm torn on that one. I have high hopes for Colon and hope he can be "that guy" again. But you can never discount Schilling. The only problem there is that HIS doctor said he needed surgery. So if I have to pick one now, I'd say Colon.

Nice 1st inning, so far!!

Red Sox: 1. Jacoby Ellsbury CF 2. Dustin Pedroia 2B 3. David Ortiz DH 4. Manny Ramirez LF 5. Mike Lowell 3B 6. Kevin Youkilis 1B 7. J.D. Drew RF 8. Jason Varitek C 9. Julio Lugo SS SP Josh Beckett Tampa Bay: 1. Akinori Iwamura 2B 2. Carl Crawford LF 3. Eric Hinske DH 4. Carlos Pena 1B 5. Evan Longoria 3B 6. Dioner Navarro C 7. Gabe Gross RF 8. Nathan Haynes CF 9. Jason Bartlett SS SP James Shields Go Josh! GO RED SOX!!

WOW...Seattle v Yanks. Mariners have 4 hits AND 4 errors, but at least they scored a run, huh? Yanks get their W for the week.

Way to be Lowell

Yea Moss!!!!! SWEET!!!!!