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Daisuke Matsuzaka - February 2009

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SP flops: Jimenez has questionable control
SP flops: Jimenez has questionable control
msn.foxsports.com — Felix Hernandez is durable and consistent, but he may not get much support from his offense in... '09. What other starting pitchers are potential flops? (more) SP flops: Jimenez has questionable control
Will the WBC hurt Matsuzaka?
Will the WBC hurt Matsuzaka?
bottomlinesox.com — The Bottom Line takes a look at a few starters that pitched in the 2006 WBC and... how that effected their 2006 seasons... and beyond. (more) Will the WBC hurt Matsuzaka?
Q4: Who will be the Red Sox ace in 2009?
Q4: Who will be the Red Sox ace in 2009?
bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox have three potential aces in Beckett, Lester and Matsuzaka... who will be No. 1... in 2009? (more) Q4: Who will be the Red Sox ace in 2009?
Dice-K/BB
Dice-K/BB
firebrandal.com — Dice K-slash-BB.  Not Dice K-slash-Walk ratio. Daisuke Matsuzaka is like no pitcher that I have ever seen. ... Not to this degree.  Not this many appearances. But the entertainment is there.  And that is what it is all about when one gets down to it, whether they want to admit ... (more) Dice-K/BB
New Stage for Japan’s Rising Pitching Star
nytimes.com — Yu Darvish, a 22-year-old domestic sensation, will join his compatriot Daisuke Matsuzaka in a formidable starting rotation... at the World Baseball Classic. > (more) New Stage for Japan’s Rising Pitching Star
Who will improve the most on their 2008 season?
Who will improve the most on their 2008 season?
bottomlinesox.com — The Bottom Line asked five questions of Red Sox bloggers. Today we ask: Who will improve most... on their 2008 season? Most Red Sox fans have high hopes for Jacoby Ellsbury and Josh Beckett this season... what about you? (more) Who will improve the most on their 2008 season?
Wakefield could be x-factor for Red Sox
Wakefield could be x-factor for Red Sox
bottomlinesox.com — Sure the Red Sox have three potential aces in Beckett, Lester and Matsuzaka .. and sure Brad... Penny and John Smoltz were nice additions to the rotation ... but I think Tim Wakefield wil be the x-factor this season. Read more at The Bottom Line... (more) Wakefield could be x-factor for Red Sox
Lucchino and Henry want civilized spending
Lucchino and Henry want civilized spending
firebrandal.com — John Henry has made his opinion clear... Henry believes that Major League Baseball should implement a salary... cap.  Or at least seriously explore it. Larry Lucchino shares Henry's belief on the matter. Do I? I wouldn't mind it. But when followers of the game argue their perspectives, they ... (more) Lucchino and Henry want civilized spending
Matsuzaka shaky in Japan's 11-2 win - International Herald Tribune
iht.com — OSAKA, Japan : Daisuke Matsuzaka struggled through 1-2/3 innings Wednesday but Japan recovered to defeat Australia 11-2... in a tuneup game for the World Baseball Classic. Matsuzaka got the start against Australia but couldn't find his rhythm and left ... (more) Matsuzaka shaky in Japan's 11-2 win - International ...
Red Sox forced to roll Daisuke Matsuzaka
bostonherald.com — Imagine a prominent art museum lending a masterpiece from its collection to another museum staging a traveling... road show for nearly two months. No matter how much planning... (more) Red Sox forced to roll Daisuke Matsuzaka
The World Baseball Classic And The Affects On Pitchers…
theghostofmoonlightgraham.wordpress.com — This is an indepth look as to how the World Baseball Classic affects pitchers in a negative... way (more) The World Baseball Classic And The Affects On Pitchers…
Q & A with Cafardo, Browne & Duggan
Q & A with Cafardo, Browne & Duggan
bottomlinesox.com — Boston media members Nick Cafrado, Ian Browne and Dan Duggan talk about the 2009 Red Sox at... The Bottom Line blog. (more) Q & A with Cafardo, Browne & Duggan
Darvish Article
drunkenbleachers.com — Check out this article in today's New York Times about 22-year-old Japanese pitcher, Yu Darvish. Former Mets... pitcher, Masato Yoshii, -- who is familiar with both Darvish and Daisuke Matsuzaka -- says that Darvish is "more talented" than Matsuzaka and "he has exceptional control of every pitch ... (more) Darvish Article
Matsuzaka tosses 106 pitches in WBC bullpen session?!
Matsuzaka tosses 106 pitches in WBC bullpen session?!
forums.simcentral.net — Daisuke Matsuzaka tossed 106 pitches in his latest bullpen session. For the first time during WBC training... camp, Matsuzaka was able to throw until he was satisfied with his session. Throw in his long throw practice and Matsuzaka probably threw close to 200 pitches. The article mentions a "70 ... (more) Matsuzaka tosses 106 pitches in WBC bullpen session?!
Matsuzaka struggles in WBC tuneup
Matsuzaka struggles in WBC tuneup
bottomlinesox.com — Hap Tip to Fenway West for this nugget on Matsuzaka's first start of 2009: Daisuke Matsuzaka struggled... through 1-2/3 innings Wednesday but Japan recovered to defeat Australia 11-2 in a tuneup game for the World Baseball Classic. Matsuzaka got the start against Australia but couldn't find ... (more) Matsuzaka struggles in WBC tuneup
Shaky start for Matsuzaka
boston.com — If Japan is to repeat as World Baseball Classic champions, they'll need Daisuke Matsuzaka to be sharper... than he was in today's tuneup. Matsuzaka, an 18-game winner for the Red Sox last season and the Most Valuable Player of the... (more) Shaky start for Matsuzaka