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Andrew Bailey: (Thumb) Initial Exam Not Promising Update: While the Red Sox have not released an official update on the status of Bailey's injured thumb, manager Bobby Valentine said the preliminary diagnosis of his injury is not good, Mike Silverman of the Boston Herald reports. Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey to have thumb surgery WASHINGTON (AP) As planned, the Boston Red Sox will have a new closer to open the season. It just won't be Andrew Bailey. Andrew Bailey Injury: Latest News and Fantasy Status on Red Sox Closer's Thumb Fasten your seat belts, Boston Red Sox fans. Your beloved team is going to be in for a wild ride or two in the ninth inning to start the 2012 MLB season. According to WEEI , Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey could be out for an extended period before taking to the mound in Beantown after injuring the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb during spring training. The Boston Globe  reported on Tuesday ... Andrew Bailey Surgery: Will Red Sox Forever Regret Letting Papelbon Walk Away? The post-Papelbon era in Boston is not off to a good start. With the news emerging today that new closer Andrew Bailey will indeed need surgery on his injured right thumb, the Red Sox and their fans cannot help but wonder if acquiring Bailey and allowing Jonathan Papelbon to leave was the right move for the franchise. Yes, the salary savings is substantial ($3.9 million vs. $11 million this ... Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey could be out 'a while' with thumb injury The final days before the 2012 season begins are starting to feel like a thumb in the eye for the Boston Red Sox . Two of the team's most important pitchers — ace Josh Beckett and closer Andrew Bailey — are both obtaining second opinions on thumb injuries that could force them to miss time. Read full article >> Andrew Bailey 'Possibly' Out for Months, According to Bobby Valentine WASHINGTON -- The fortunes of the Boston Red Sox pitching staff took a detour Tuesday through Cleveland, where ace Josh Beckett and closer Andrew Bailey were both having second opinions on thumb injuries. Beckett is expected to OK, while Bailey could miss much of the season. "The good news for us is that their situations don't seem to be the same," manager Bobby Valentine said before Boston ... Red Sox closer Bailey to have thumb surgery; will be out indefinitely Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey will have surgery on his right thumb that could sideline him for a significant portion of the season. Closing Thoughts: Andrew Bailey, thumbs down If you took "opening day" in the Andrew Bailey-hits-the-DL pool, then it looks like you're a winner. If instead you own Bailey in a fantasy league, then today you're scrambling for saves. Bailey is reportedly seeking a second opinion on his right thumb injury, because the first opinion was, "That thing needs surgery." Brutal news. We don't yet have a clear rehab/recovery timeline, but, assuming ... Source: Andrew Bailey of Red Sox may be out '3 to 4 months' Give this news a thumbs-down. Sean McAdam of ComcastSportsNet reported Tuesday that new Red Sox reliever Andrew Bailey could miss "three to four months" if he needs surgery on his right thumb. McAdam cited "a baseball source with knowledge of the situation." He did not identify the source. Andrew Bailey: DL Stint Seems Likely Update: Bailey's thumb injury is likely to land him on the disabled list, the Boston Globe reports.
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