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| Big Decision Looms On Price |
As August rolls on, the window to 'fish or cut bait' on
David Price narrows. Realistically, unless we know
soon that 'rest' (an
not Tommy John surgery) is all that's needed for the lefty's return, it's going to be a moot point. Once the
Ides of August hit, any rehabilitation schedule would get Price back in the rotation near the
end of the season—at the earliest. So, what gives? His scheduled "throwing program" this past weekend was scrapped because there is still soreness in his left elbow. Thus, the timetable gets even murkier. It's nice that the team has surged to six straight wins without Price—but (love him or hate him) Boston is
better with this guy healthy and pitching like he can.
Without him, championship aspirations are dimmed. One way or the other, we have to know soon.
