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Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP, Boston Red SoxHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsRed Sox | Dice-K on thin ice Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports the Boston Red Sox have indicated that they won't have much patience with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka if he shows up next season not in shape. "He did accomplish something in a condensed offseason, in the late summer, but that's not the time to do it; the time to do it is throughout the winter," general manager Theo Epstein said. "That's been clearly communicated and there will be follow up, and there are strong expectations that he shows up in fantastic shape on Day 1 of Spring Training next year. I see it as a necessity, not really an option." Red Sox | Epstein expects Dice-K to show up in shape The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said he expects SP Daisuke Matsuzaka to show up to camp in shape next season. Red Sox | Lester could start Game 4 Joe McDonald and Daniel Barbarisi, of The Providence Journal, report Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester might throw a side session Saturday, Oct. 10, which would put him in line to start Game 4 of the Division Series Monday, Oct. 12, on three days of rest. "He only threw 100 pitches, so we'd like to bring him back (for Game 4) and that'll allow SP Josh Beckett to pitch Game 5 (on normal four days' rest)," said manager Terry Francona. "I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but that's what we're hoping to do. We need to get through tonight and see if Lester's okay. If not, we'll throw SP Daisuke Matsuzaka in Game 4 on Monday." Red Sox | Dice-K available out of bullpen for Game 1 MLB.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka will be available out of the bullpen in Game 1 of the Division Series Thursday, Oct. 8. Red Sox | Dice-K, Byrd will not start in first round of playoffs ESPNBoston.com reports Boston Red Sox SPs Daisuke Matsuzaka and Paul Byrd will not receive starts in the team's Divisional Series against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Red Sox | Dice-K strong Friday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (4-6) made his fourth straight strong outing by beating the Cleveland Indians Friday, Oct. 2. He gave up two earned runs and five hits while striking out seven and walking three in six innings. Matsuzaka's ERA in his last four starts is 2.22, lowering his season mark from 8.23 to 5.76. He retired 12 straight hitters at one point in the game. Red Sox | Matsuzaka solid in start Saturday Ronald Blum, of The Associated Press, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed one run on six hits in seven innings Saturday, Sept. 26, but suffered his sixth loss of the season. He struck out three batters and walked five in the game. Red Sox | Setting up playoff rotation Mark Whicker, of The Orange County Register, reports Boston Red Sox SP Clay Buchholz appears to be the No. 3 starter for the playoffs and SP Daisuke Matsuzaka looks to be the No. 4 starter. Red Sox | Dice-K tosses six shutout innings in return The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (2-5) tossed six shutout innings to beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Tuesday, Sept. 15, after returning from a three-month stint on the disabled list. He did not give up a hit through four innings. Matsuzaka allowed three hits and three walks while striking out five for his first win since June 2. Red Sox | Dice-K activated The Sports Network reports the Boston Red Sox activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Sept. 15. Red Sox | Dice-K to start Tuesday Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will return to the team and start Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to manager Terry Francona. It is unclear what the team will do with SP Paul Byrd. Red Sox | Dice-K makes rehab start Wednesday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) gave up one run and three hits while walking one and striking out seven in 6 2/3 innings with Single-A Salem Wednesday, Sept. 9. Red Sox | Dice-K throws side session Tuesday Julian Benbow, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw a side session in the outfield Tuesday, Sept. 8. The plan is for him to pitch in a minor league game Wednesday, Sept. 9. Red Sox | Dice-K to make rehab start Wednesday Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab appearance with Class A Salem or Class A Greenville Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to The Associated Press. Red Sox | Dice-K allows two homers Friday ESPN.com reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) allowed two solo home runs in 4 1/3 innings in a rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, Sept. 4. He gave up four hits while walking one and striking out three in the game. Matsuzaka threw 43 of 67 pitches for strikes and topped out at 92 mph. Red Sox | Dice-K on pitch limit Friday The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is scheduled to throw around 75 pitches in his third rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, Sept. 4. Red Sox | Dice-K roughed up Sunday Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) gave up five runs and four hits while walking three and throwing 49 pitches in the first inning of his rehab start Sunday, Aug. 30. He threw 58 pitches total during his outing. Matsuzaka will throw a side session Tuesday, Sept. 1, and his final rehab start with Triple-A Pawtucket will come Friday, Sept. 4. Red Sox | Dice-K to pitch Sunday Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will pitch Sunday, Aug. 30, for Double-A Portland. Matsuzaka should pitch for the Red Sox Sept. 9. Red Sox | Dice-K pitches Monday Fluto Shinzawa, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw three innings in a Gulf Coast League game Monday, Aug. 24, throwing 37 pitches, recording four strikeouts and giving up one hit while facing 11 hitters. "Everything was pretty good," manager Terry Francona said. "Good breaking ball. He commanded his fastball and stayed down. He had good changeups. Generally, really positive." Matsuzaka is scheduled to pitch next with Double-A Portland Thursday, Aug. 27. Francona said the earliest Matsuzaka could return to the team is Sept. 8, and he will not be stretched out to pitch deep into games. Red Sox | Dice-K set for rehab start The Boston Globe reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will pitch approximately three innings, if all goes well, in the Gulf Coast League Monday, Aug. 24. "He is significantly stronger in the shoulder, he is significantly leaner in his body, and he is also significantly stronger in his body, so there's a lot of reasons to be excited,'' manager Terry Francona said. Red Sox | Dice-K to throw Friday Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will throw a side session Friday, Aug. 21, and will throw two or three innings in a Gulf Coast League game Monday, Aug. 24. He is scheduled to throw roughly 50 pitches with Double-A Portland Saturday, Aug. 29. Matsuzaka will throw about 65 pitches with Triple-A Pawtucket Sept. 3. He could potentially pitch in his first game in the big leagues in months Sept. 8. Red Sox | Dice-K throws Friday Adam Kilgore, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session Friday, Aug. 14, throwing 65 pitches with increased intensity. He threw all of his pitches and did not report any setbacks. Matsuzaka will throw another bullpen Monday, Aug. 17. Manager Terry Francona said the team will likely have to wait until September before Matsuzaka returns. Red Sox | Dice-K throws Tuesday Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw 40 pitches from a mound Tuesday, Aug. 11, and will repeat the process in three days, with his pitch count being increased to 55. He threw all fastballs Tuesday and will begin throwing his off-speed pitches Friday, Aug. 14. Matsuzaka's pitch count will be increased to 65 Monday, Aug. 17. Red Sox | Dice-K expects to return this year The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) expects to pitch again this season. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the first time since going on the disabled list June 21 with a strain in his right shoulder. Matsuzaka played long toss and threw at 60 feet Wednesday, Aug. 5. Red Sox | Dice-K throws Tuesday Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) threw on flat ground from 120 feet Tuesday, Aug. 4, and could be on a mound as early as next week. However, he is still weeks away from rejoining the team. MLB | Many WBC participants on DL this year John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports there a large amount of players this year that participated in the World Baseball Classic before the season that have spent time on the disabled list this year. The list of players that have been injured are: New York Mets RP J.J. Putz, San Diego Padres SP Jake Peavy, Chicago Cubs SP Ted Lilly, Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom, Houston Astros RP LaTroy Hawkins, Atlanta Braves RP Jorge Campillo, Mets SP Oliver Perez, Kansas City Royals RP Joakim Soria, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka, New York Yankees RP Damaso Marte, Toronto Blue Jays SP Scott Richmond and Minnesota Twins RP Jesse Crain. Red Sox | Dice-K moved to 60-day DL The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox have transferred SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) to the 60-day disabled list. He is not eligible to pitch again until Aug. 18. Red Sox | Dice-K says he never complained about training The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka said he never complained to the team about the way that they were making him train. He said he has spoken with manager Terry Francona and he is "in a good state of mind." Red Sox | Dice-K to continue throwing on flat ground Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will continue to throw on flat ground but no mound throwing has been scheduled. The team said Matsuzaka's shoulder strength was greatly improved and his conditioning was better. Red Sox | Disappointed with Dice-K's criticism The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said the team is disappointed that SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) went public with his concerns on how the team was handling his training. Red Sox | Matsuzaka blames injury on team's workout plan WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) blamed his shoulder injury on the team's training regimen. "If I'm forced to continue to train in this environment, I may no longer be able to pitch like I did in Japan," Matsuzaka is quoted as saying in an article, which was written by Taeko Yoshii. "The only reason why I managed to win games during the first and second years (in the U.S.) was because I used the savings of the shoulder I built up in Japan. Since I came to the major leagues, I couldn't train in my own way, so now I've lost all those savings." Red Sox | Francona believes Dice-K will pitch this season Tony Massarotti, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he believes SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will pitch again this season. Francona said Matsuzaka's shoulder strength has improved vastly. Matsuzaka is still throwing off flat ground. Red Sox | Unhappy with Matsuzaka's conditioning The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports the Boston Red Sox aren't happy with SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's (shoulder) conditioning. Red Sox | Dice-K will see team doctors later this week The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will be in Boston later this week to see team doctors. He is rehabbing in Florida, where he is throwing up to 120 feet on flat ground. Red Sox | Dice-K a few weeks from returning Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is still a few more weeks away from returning. Red Sox | Matsuzaka working out Amalie Benjamin, of the Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) has been working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida and is doing well. Matsuzaka is still throwing from 60 feet on flat ground. Red Sox | Dice-K to play catch Friday Ben Collins, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will begin playing catch from 60 feet Friday, July 3. Red Sox | Dice-K to begin rehab assignment Monday MLB.com's Ian Browne posted on his Twitter page that Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) will head to Single-A Fort Meyers Monday, July 6, to begin strengthening his arm. No timetable has been set for his return. Red Sox | Dice-K not guaranteed rotation spot upon return Steve Buckley, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is not guaranteed a spot in the rotation when he returns from the disabled list. Red Sox | No timetable for Dice-K's return Alex Speier, of WEEI.com, reports Boston Red Sox pitching coach John Farrell said on the Dale & Holley Show that there is no timetable for SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's (shoulder) return to the rotation. Farrell said Matsuzaka is mainly trying to rebuild strength in his shoulder. Red Sox | Matsuzaka expected to report to Fort Myers for rehab Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is expected to report to the team's spring training facility in Fort Myers, Fla., when the team goes on their next road trip, according to John Barone of MLB.com. Manager Terry Francona stressed that the rehabilitation process will be deliberate. "This is not going to be a two-week DL," he said. "We're going to have to figure this out. We have a lot of work ahead of us trying to get him back to being Daisuke. He was already with (pitching coach) John Farrell this morning looking over video, which is good. We'll try to do what's in his best interest, and to be honest, I think we're still trying to figure that out." Red Sox | Francona feels Dice-K's struggles stem from WBC Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona believes SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's (shoulder) struggles this season are primarily the result of pitching in the World Baseball Classic, according to John Barone of MLB.com. Francona claimed that being away from the team in spring training resulted in reduced velocity because his arm wasn't properly strengthened. Red Sox | Matsuzaka placed on 15-day disabled list Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox have placed SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list due to shoulder weakness, according to USAToday.com. Red Sox | Matsuzaka to have turn in rotation skipped The Associated Press reports the Boston Red Sox will skip SP Daisuke Matsuzaka's next turn in the rotation, according to manager Terry Francona. Matsuzaka will undergo a medical exam to see if anything is wrong with him physically. Red Sox | Dice-K unimpressive once again The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-5) failed to reach the sixth inning for the sixth time in his last eight starts against the Atlanta Braves Friday, June 19. Red Sox | Dice-K could be moved out of rotation John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka could be placed on the disabled list or moved to the bullpen this week to make room for SP John Smoltz (shoulder). If Matsuzaka is moved to the bullpen, RP Daniel Bard would likely be optioned to the minors. Red Sox | Matsuzaka gets first win The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed a run on six hits, three walks and struck out six in five innings to get his first win of the season Tuesday, June 2. Red Sox | Dice-K wild in loss The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-3) threw four wild pitches in a loss to the Minnesota Twins Wednesday, May 27. He gave up three runs and nine hits while striking out six in five innings. Red Sox | Dice-K activated CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox activated SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) from the 15-day disabled list Friday, May 22. Red Sox | Dice-K slated for Friday start Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (shoulder) is slated to start against the New York Mets Friday, May 22. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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