Francona Plans To Shut Down Timlin This Week

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Mike Timlin walked to his locker looking every one of his 40 years. He had a ice pack strapped to his side, then went to the trainer's room for treatment.

That was Thursday morning when the Red Sox reliever still had plans to pitch for the first time in spring training on Saturday, his 41st birthday.

To be safe, though, he had an MRI later Thursday. And on Friday, manager Terry Francona said Timlin would not throw a ball for a week. The MRI turned out OK, but his left side was still sore.

Via AP

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