Breaking News -- One Giant Pain in the Ace.

After last night's victory over the Yankees, Terry Francona revealed that Josh Beckett would not be starting Game 1 of the Division Series. Why? Beckett apparently suffered an oblique strain during his regular side session on Friday.

The Red Sox medical staff has reassured Francona and the team that Beckett's injury wasn't as serious as feared. Francona was so optimistic that the possibility of Beckett throwing in Game 2 was discussed, then later dismissed for precautionary reasons.

Coming from a Sox fan, I can only say one thing -- we'd better split those first two games in Anaheim.

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Posted by Dan Zappulla, VendorBall Columnist.