... -26-year-old star Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka. A month later, following some rocky dealings with his agent, ... environment, I may no longer be able to pitch like I did in Japan," Matsuzaka is quoted as saying in the article (thanks to Alex Speier at WEEI. ... "They come armed with data and logic," Matsuzaka said in the Japanese article. "To counter that, I have to respond ...

"Theo Epstein said the other day in Chicago that Daisuke Matsuzaka would return to the United States well before spring training and embark on a conditioning program. Via old friend Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, here's a little more information on that: Matsuzaka is still in the States but will leave soon for Japan. He then plans to return in late December and is likely to ...

... starter, behind Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, and a healthy Daisuke Matsuzaka. Tim Wakefield's return finalizes Boston' ... 't Boston's greatest need. Beckett, Lester, nor Matsuzaka will begin the 2010 season over the age of 29, and all ... Baseball Classic messed with his preseason training regimen, and as a result, Matsuzaka was never 100 percent. He did finish the year strong, winning three ...

... last season for the Boston Red Sox, but as shown in years past, there's no such thing as having too much of it. There's no guarantee that a starter will be healthy as Daisuke Matsuzaka went on the 60-day disabled list in June after being on the 15 ... is set as: 1. Josh Beckett 2. Jon Lester 3. Daisuke Matsuzaka 4. Clay Buchholz 5. Tim Wakefield Wakefield's ...

... ERA Jose Contreras: 71-63, 4.61 ERA Hideki Irabu: 34-35, 5.15 ERA Going even further, Daisuke Matsuzaka hasn’t been that great for all the hype he has received. His career numbers are: 37-21 with a 4.00 ERA. In conclusion, while ... ’ line. Posted in Yankees Rumors, Yankees: Off the field Tagged: Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jose Contreras, Kei Igawa, Orlando Hernandez

... stretch for the Sox save his last two outings of the regular season.  Daisuke Matsuzaka also seemed to get it together once he returned from his extensive stint on the disabled list. What makes ... could create more headaches than he is worth unless, of course, Epstein has eyes on dealing someone like Matsuzaka, or, biting the bullet and giving the Mariners what they want to land Felix Hernandez.  ...