Price OK after bat scare
MICHAEL PISTELLA
Minnesota’s Carl Pavano pitches against St. Louis Tuesday in his second start of the spring. More photos from the game are available online at: cu.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com.
Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left Wednes-day’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat. Nomar Garciaparra, 36, rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city. The shortstop signed a one-day contract with his former team Wednesday before announcing he’s leaving baseball to become an ESPN analyst. Garciaparra threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game, with former Red Sox and Georgia Tech teammate Jason Varitek catching. According to Rays team spokesman Rick Vaughn, Price had an abrasion on his right thumb and will not need stitches. Price expects to make his next start.
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