Free agent Terumasa Matsuo, 26, from the Independent Shikoku Island League in Japan signed with the Red Sox.
Last year he led the Independent Shikoku Island League with 15 wins and 159 strikeouts and was named MVP.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Timlin on the DL
On Friday the Sox put Mike Timlin on the 15-day DL after a ground ball lacerated his right finger.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sox option Moss
The Pawtucket outfielder took J.D. Drew's place in Tokyo and batted an impressive .250 with two hits in eight at-bats, one homerun, two RBIs, and one run scored.
He still won't be a part of the regular season roster and heads back to Pawtucket to play for the triple-A team.
He still won't be a part of the regular season roster and heads back to Pawtucket to play for the triple-A team.
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Sox 1-1 in Tokyo
At least they got their Opening Day win.
The A's picked up a win, 5-1, against the Sox, whose only run was scored by Manny's solo homerun.
Keith Foulke got the win. It's funny to think it was only 2 seasons ago, when he was the Sox closer, I saw a fan at Fenway turn his Foulke t-shirt inside out because he was such a disgrace on the mound. Apparently, things change.
Alan Embree, another former member of the Red Sox bullpen, made an appearance for the last inning of the game.
Click here for the box score.
The A's picked up a win, 5-1, against the Sox, whose only run was scored by Manny's solo homerun.
Keith Foulke got the win. It's funny to think it was only 2 seasons ago, when he was the Sox closer, I saw a fan at Fenway turn his Foulke t-shirt inside out because he was such a disgrace on the mound. Apparently, things change.
Alan Embree, another former member of the Red Sox bullpen, made an appearance for the last inning of the game.
Click here for the box score.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
OPENING DAY 2008
Dice-K had a rough outting, but after Moss (playing for J.D. Drew) singled on a ground ball to right fielder Travis Buck in the 6th to bring Pedrioia and Manny home it looked like he might get the win.
Bottom of the 6th: Kyle Snyder replaced Matsuzaka on the mound. Bobby Crosby singled on a ground ball to Ellsbury, then Jack Hannahan homered to bring Crosby home. So much for Dice-K's win in Tokyo.
Bottom of the 7th: Javier Lopez replaced Snyder (gave up 2 hits, 2 runs)
Bottom of the 8th: Bryan Corey replaced Lopez
Top of the 9th: Moss homered on a fly ball to tie up the game, 4-4
Bottom of the 9th: Hideki Okajima preplaced Corey
Top of the 10th: Manny doubled on a fly ball, Papi and Julio Lugo scored to lead 6-4
Bottom of the 10th: Papelbon replaced Okajima; Barton scored for the A's
FINAL: RED SOX 6, A's 5
Bottom of the 6th: Kyle Snyder replaced Matsuzaka on the mound. Bobby Crosby singled on a ground ball to Ellsbury, then Jack Hannahan homered to bring Crosby home. So much for Dice-K's win in Tokyo.
Bottom of the 7th: Javier Lopez replaced Snyder (gave up 2 hits, 2 runs)
Bottom of the 8th: Bryan Corey replaced Lopez
Top of the 9th: Moss homered on a fly ball to tie up the game, 4-4
Bottom of the 9th: Hideki Okajima preplaced Corey
Top of the 10th: Manny doubled on a fly ball, Papi and Julio Lugo scored to lead 6-4
Bottom of the 10th: Papelbon replaced Okajima; Barton scored for the A's
FINAL: RED SOX 6, A's 5
Monday, March 24, 2008
Less than 24 hours till the big show
The Japan trip seems to be working in the Sox favor, as they won both exhibition games (they defeated the Yomiuri Giants 9-2 yesterday) and will be playing for a mostly pro-Red Sox crowd tomorrow. Japanese reporters have been all over pitching star Matsuzaka -- no interview has slipped by without a question about the Japan-native.
Although Okajima played for Yomiuri for nine seasons, he had no problem pitching a scoreless seventh inning.
After the series against the A's, the Sox will head to Los Angeles for 3 exhibition games against the Angels, although I'm not sure why. It seems like a waste to play exhibition games once the season has already started. Hopefully the Sox won't be too tired when they return to Fenway on April 8th to receive their championship rings.
Bull Pen Update: Josh Beckett threw 35 pitches and faced 7 batters against the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on Sunday, which is a HUGE relief. With Schilling out for the season (in my opinion), the Sox would definitely take a hit if they lost Beckett, too. I can safely say Sox fans everywhere would be pretty bummed not to see him on the mount, especially since he went 20-7 last season. He'll officially come off the DL on April 3.
There's also a possibility that Timlin might on the DL, but that won't be evaluated until the team plays in LA, so I don't want to jinx anything.
Tomorrow's Line-up:
1) Dustin Pedroia 2B
2) Kevin Youkilis 1B
3) David Ortiz DH
4) Manny Rameriz LF
5) Mike Lowell 3B
6) JD Drew LF
7) Jason Varitek C
8) Jacoby Ellsbury CF
9) Julio Lugo SS
You'll notice it's the same line-up Francona used for the 2nd exhibition game against the Giants.
Although Okajima played for Yomiuri for nine seasons, he had no problem pitching a scoreless seventh inning.
After the series against the A's, the Sox will head to Los Angeles for 3 exhibition games against the Angels, although I'm not sure why. It seems like a waste to play exhibition games once the season has already started. Hopefully the Sox won't be too tired when they return to Fenway on April 8th to receive their championship rings.
Bull Pen Update: Josh Beckett threw 35 pitches and faced 7 batters against the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs on Sunday, which is a HUGE relief. With Schilling out for the season (in my opinion), the Sox would definitely take a hit if they lost Beckett, too. I can safely say Sox fans everywhere would be pretty bummed not to see him on the mount, especially since he went 20-7 last season. He'll officially come off the DL on April 3.
There's also a possibility that Timlin might on the DL, but that won't be evaluated until the team plays in LA, so I don't want to jinx anything.
Tomorrow's Line-up:
1) Dustin Pedroia 2B
2) Kevin Youkilis 1B
3) David Ortiz DH
4) Manny Rameriz LF
5) Mike Lowell 3B
6) JD Drew LF
7) Jason Varitek C
8) Jacoby Ellsbury CF
9) Julio Lugo SS
You'll notice it's the same line-up Francona used for the 2nd exhibition game against the Giants.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Red Sox win first exhibition game in Tokyo
The Sox beat the Hanshin Tigers on Saturday, 6-5. It's a good start, and hopefully they'll be able keep up the good work until Tuesday when they play the A's for the season opener. It'll be pretty spectacular watching Dice-K pitch in his home town.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Opening Day Roster
28 players will head to Tokyo for the opener against the A's, 3 of which will be inactive, and 9 of them will be in the dugout. Wakefield and Buchholz are expected to start the first two exhibition games; Dice-K and Lester will start the regular-season games.
Three exhibition games in LA will follow the season opener. Expected pitchers are Wakefield, Buchholz, and Colon.
The roster will have to get down to 25 before the Sox meet the Angels for regular season play on April 1.
Three exhibition games in LA will follow the season opener. Expected pitchers are Wakefield, Buchholz, and Colon.
The roster will have to get down to 25 before the Sox meet the Angels for regular season play on April 1.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Dice-K to start in Japan
Daisuke Matsuzaka's wife gave birth to their second child over the weekend, allowing the Japan-native to pitch on Opening Day in Tokyo on March 25th.
Josh Beckett, the obvious choice for Opening Day, was removed from the starting position on March 8 because of back spasms. As a result, Terry Francona announced on Sunday that Beckett will stay home as the team travels to Japan to start the season against the A's.
Today was Beckett's second day in a row without back spasms, making 55 throws. After throwing in the bullpen this upcoming Thursday, he could return to the mound for a minor league game over the weekend.
The Sox meet the Brooklyn Bombers in Tampa today.
Josh Beckett, the obvious choice for Opening Day, was removed from the starting position on March 8 because of back spasms. As a result, Terry Francona announced on Sunday that Beckett will stay home as the team travels to Japan to start the season against the A's.
Today was Beckett's second day in a row without back spasms, making 55 throws. After throwing in the bullpen this upcoming Thursday, he could return to the mound for a minor league game over the weekend.
The Sox meet the Brooklyn Bombers in Tampa today.
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