Gordon Edes, (NESN, Boston Globe) on WFAN with Mike and Chris (Mike & the Mad Dog)

Momentum didn't affect the Tigers going to the World Series last year, so Red Sox know they can still get there. Re: missing Manny Ramirez, Edes notes big hits he's been getting in recent workouts, so some may conclude he's OK to play. But the oblique is tricky and they don't want to risk using him too early.

• Funny: Edes said Manny recently suggested he go down to the minors to work things out. They had to tell Manny the minors were done for the season.

Edes' suggestion for 8th inning if Okajima not available: CLAY BUCHHOLTZ.

• Gordon notes some fans in New England would rather beat the Yankees for the pennant than go to the World Series.

He says if they don't play David Ortiz when Scott Kazmir pitches (to rest his knee), that will say they're fine with either the wild card or the division.

• (Francesa thinks the Red Sox will probably still win the division).

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