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Francona: 'This will blow over'
During his weekly appearance on the WEEI's "The Dale and Holley Show" this afternoon, Red Sox manager Terry Francona said he spoke to Daisuke Matsuzaka this morning and said that while he remains disappointed by the pitcher's comments blaming the...
Matsuzaka critical of Sox' methods, expresses frustration to team
boston.com — Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka recently criticized the Red Sox in the Japanese media, blaming his struggles... this season on the team's throwing program and training regimen, and also expressed his frustration to the team in a face-to-face meeting at... (more) Matsuzaka critical of Sox' methods, expresses ...
Red Sox, Matsuzaka Both At Fault, But Hardheadedness Doesn't Help
mvn.com — It was apparent that there were going to be some social and cultural differences when the Boston... Red Sox signed Daisuke Matsuzaka out of Japan three years ago and shipped him over to the United States. You know, different country; different language; forks instead of chopsticks. Such things ... (more) Red Sox, Matsuzaka Both At Fault, But Hardheadedness ...
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Evening Red Sox Delight – 7/29
SOX & Dawgs — ... Florida Marlins. He picked up the win in that start, as he allowed 1 runs in 7 innings back in 2003. Rookie Brett Anderson has made 18 starts for Bob Geren this season. He is 5-8 with a 4.32 ERA. He’s faced the Red Sox twice in his career and is 1-1 with a 1.13 ERA. His last time out versus the Red Sox back on July 6th at the Fens, he fired a complete game two-hit shutout. Globe 10.0: Better to keep Buchholz or trade him? [Extra Bases] Francona: ‘This will blow over’ [Extra Bases] ...

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