Peavy Cuts Finger in Accident

Hey All,

Boston Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy, who was scheduled to start tomorrow in Florida, was scratched after he cut his finger on his non throwing hand with a fishing knife on Saturday. This was all said by manager John Farrell. Farrell also went on to say that the accident happened where Peavy is staying in Florida, and that Peavy had a procedure Sunday. 

"He's going to be 'no-throw' for three days and then initiate a throwing program off the mound," Farrell said. "It's his non-throwing hand, so he can keep his arm in shape, but he's a scratch for tomorrow." 

Since Peavy cannot go, Brandon Workman will get the start against the Pirates instead. The plan for the Red Sox was for all of their veteran starters to get 5 starts in spring training. Since Peavy will have to miss this start, it's uncertain if he's going to be able to keep that schedule. Farrell said that since this injury is on his glove hand, they would be able to pad the finger to give it added protection for when he does return. 

This isn't the worst news that the Red Sox have had to go through, considering what they went through last season, and I think they turned out all right. After all, this is only spring training, and it's a very long season. Since this injury didn't accrue to his throwing hand, there really isn't any means to freak out about this one. 

The Red Sox have been through a lot, and have turned it around in the past few years. Espically with all the short comings to the Yankees, and the rest of their devision, I think they will have a very good chance at the post season again. Seeing how they were able to handle the Orioles today, winning by a score of 8-6 on 12 hits, and only gave up 9 on the other end. Yes I know that in spring training, up to this point, they are 1-2 and took down a team that was 2-0. This is  a good sign that they are able to play with this big boys. 

Until next time,

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