Injury Status Unclear On Muddy Chicken

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Everyone is saying that Dustin Pedroia's jammed thumb is just a day-to-day thing—and many teammates think he'll be back in the lineup tonight. But, as Red Sox fans, we've heard this tune before.

The facts are that Pedey had his injured thumb X-rayed yesterday and will have an MRI today. Given the track record of the Red Sox medical team, we would suggest it's prudent to hold your breath until a real "all clear" is sounded by the Laser Show himself.