http://www.fantasysp.com/mlb_player_news/Daisuke_Matsuzaka FantasySP / MLB / Daisuke Matsuzaka Copyright 2009 636808 Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that Daisuke Matsuzaka is set to embark on an offseason conditioning program. Abraham cites Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, who says that Matsuzaka will soon leave for Japan. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/636808 636808 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:32:13 EDT rotoworld.com 8 days 10 hours 35 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/636808 Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that Daisuke Matsuzaka is set to embark on an offseason conditioning program. Abraham cites Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports of who says that Matsuzaka will soon leave for Japan. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/636404 636404 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:44:14 EDT rotoworld.com 8 days 14 hours 23 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/636404 There’s no doubt that 2009 represented a major step back for Dice-K, as he was very poor out of the gates (8.23 ERA through his first eight starts) and ended up spending nearly two months on the DL with a tired shoulder. It’s clear that the heavy workload -- both mental and physical -- he endured in the World Baseball Classic seriously affected his preparation for the season. With that said, he came back from his stint on the shelf a different pitcher, going 3-1 with a 2.22 ERA and 20/12 K/BB ratio over four starts and looking much more like the guy who won a combined 33 games in his first two years a big leaguer. Considering he’s opted to more strictly adhere to the strength and conditioning program advocated by the Red Sox, a big comeback could be in store for the talented righty in 2010. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/594604 594604 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 3:12:15 EDT mlb.com 31 days 4 hours 55 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/594604 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." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581474 581474 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:36:02 EDT kffl.com 38 days 18 hours 32 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581474 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581197 581197 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:40:02 EDT kffl.com 38 days 21 hours 28 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581197 Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said Monday that he expects Daisuke Matsuzaka to show up in shape for the start of spring training next season. "There are strong expectations that he shows up in February in fantastic shape on Day 1 of spring training next year," Epstein said. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581187 581187 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:36:12 EDT rotoworld.com 38 days 21 hours 31 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581187 Red Sox GM Theo Epstein said Monday that he expects Daisuke Matsuzaka to show up in shape for the start of spring training next season. "There are strong expectations that he shows up in February in fantastic shape on Day 1 of spring training next year," Epstein said. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581178 581178 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:28:12 EDT rotoworld.com 38 days 21 hours 39 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/581178 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." http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/575213 575213 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 0:00:02 EDT kffl.com 42 days 8 hours 8 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/575213 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571712 571712 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:44:02 EDT kffl.com 44 days 9 hours 24 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571712 His 104th pitch was his final one, a 92-mile per hour fastball Kelly Shoppach swung at, ending Daisuke Matsuzaka's night, and his turbulent regular se... http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571255 571255 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:00:03 EDT Amy K Nelson 44 days 14 hours 8 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571255 Despite his strong finish to the regular season, Daisuke Matsuzaka is beginning the postseason in the bullpen. "I think Daisuke’s done a terrific job," manager Terry Francona said. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571043 571043 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:52:14 EDT rotoworld.com 44 days 15 hours 15 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/571043 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/567364 567364 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:48:01 EDT kffl.com 46 days 18 hours 20 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/567364 His 104th pitch was his final one, a 92-mile per hour fastball Kelly Shoppach swung at, ending Daisuke Matsuzaka's night, and his turbulent regular se... http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562601 562601 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 1:36:02 EDT Amy K Nelson 49 days 6 hours 32 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562601 News: Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka won for the third time in four starts since returning from the disabled list Sept. 15, allowing two runs on five hits in six innings at Boston. He issued three walks and recorded seven strikeouts. [...] http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562457 562457 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:56:20 EDT CBSSports.com 49 days 8 hours 11 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562457 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. http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562419 562419 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:36:01 EDT kffl.com 49 days 8 hours 32 minutes http://www.fantasysp.com/player/mlb/Daisuke_Matsuzaka/562419