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SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Ruggiano in, Harris out

OF Justin Ruggiano, who had a 20-20 season at Triple-A Durham, was promoted to the big-league team this morning. A corresponding move to create space on the 40-man roster will be announced later. LF
Carl Crawford remains sidelined.

2B Brendan Harris remains sidelined after straining a lat muscle during batting practice Tuesday, but is hopeful of playing again Friday.

Manager Joe Maddon reiterated that Scott Kazmir and the other members of the rotation will make their remaining starts and not be shut down as James Shields was.

Also, C Josh Paul, who has been sidelined with a sore back, left the team to deal with a family medical issue and will rejoin the Rays on Friday at the Trop.

Wednesday's matinee lineup:

Iwamura, 3b
Norton, dh
Pena, 1b
Upton, cf
Young, rf
Casanova, c
Gomes, lf
Velandia, 2b
Wilson, ss
Howell, p

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