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Red Sox's Matsuzaka shelled in worst start in majors

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona after allowing seven runs to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of their game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 8.

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Another disappointing outing for Dice-K as Yankees beat Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) leaves the mound after being told to do so by Manager Terry Francona (L) during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 28. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-3.

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Matsuzaka takes 10th loss as Boston fall to Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is told by manager Terry Francona to leave the mound after surrendering a two-run homer to Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder B.J. Upton in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Aug. 22. Matsuzaka suffered his 10th loss of the season as Boston fell 2-1 to Tampa Bay. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka allows 7 runs against Rays

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) hands the ball to manager Terry Francona (C) while being relieved during the third inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on April 11, 2011. Matsuzaka allowed seven runs as the Rays won 16-5.

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) takes starter Daisuke Matsuzaka out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5.

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 150th win in combined career

CLEVELAND, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) shakes hands with manager Terry Francona after the 150th win of his Japanese and major league baseball career by pitching eight shutout innings against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on June 7, 2010. The Red Sox won 4-1.

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Matsuzaka allows 9 hits, 7 runs to Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (C) pulls starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) from the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 17, 2010. Matsuzaka hurled four and two thirds innings, allowing nine hits and seven runs as the Red Sox lost 9-11.

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Matsuzaka ineffective in season debut

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) walks to starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to take him out of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 1, 2010, after Matsuzaka gave up seven runs and seven hits in 4-2/3 innings.

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Matsuzaka ineffective in season debut

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the field during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 1, 2010, after allowing seven runs and seven hits. At right is Red Sox manager Terry Francona.

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Dice-K to make return to majors on Sept. 15

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka plays catch before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on Sept. 11, 2009. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka, who was placed on the disabled list with weakness in his right shoulder on June 20, will make his long-awaited return to the mound in a start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 15.

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Matsuzaka to make 1 more rehab start

CHICAGO, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka practices in the bullpen at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 6. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka will make one more minor league rehab start on Sept. 9 before he rejoins the fold.

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Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (L) is congratulated by manager Terry Francona after hitting a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 18. The Red Sox won 4-2.

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Red Sox beat Rays 8-7 in Game 5 in AL Championship Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 16.

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Red Sox beat Rays 8-7 in Game 5 in AL Championship Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is relieved by Hideki Okajima (R) after being taken out of a game by manager Terry Francona (L) in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 16.

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Red Sox arrive in Japan for opening series

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) and manager Terry Francona shake hands for photos after a press conference at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 21, with the team's owner John Henry standing in the center. The Red Sox will open the regular season with games against the Oakland Athletics on March 25 and 26 at Tokyo Dome.

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Japanese major leaguers at final stage of spring training

FORT MEYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) listens to manager Terry Francona (2nd from R) and bench coach Brad Mills (2nd from (L) through an interpreter at the club's spring training camp at Fort Meyers, Florida, on Feb. 27. (MLB)

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Indians beat Red Sox 4-2 in Game 3 of ALCS

CLEVELAND, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (R) receives the ball from pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka as he takes Matsuzaka out of the game in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field in Cleveland on Oct. 15. The Indians won 4-2 to lead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

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Matsuzaka struggles with control, takes 7th loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka is about to leave the mound, with manager Terry Francona and catcher Jason Varitek behind, in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on July 19. Matsuzaka had to pay the price for his control problem as he took his seventh loss of the season. (MLB)

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Red Sox pitcher Matsuzaka roughed up by Indians

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan leaves the field in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston on May 30 after getting pulled by manager Terry Francona (L).

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Home run support gives shaky Matsuzaka 2nd win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) listens to manager Terry Francona as he leaves the mound in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on April 22. Matsuzaka picked up his second win in the major leagues and first at Fenway Park thanks to record-setting home run support as the team edged the Yankees 7-6. (MLB)

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Matsuzaka roughed up by Orioles

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) talks with catcher Jason Varitek (L, back to camera) and manager Terry Francona (R) after allowing two homers and four runs in four innings against the Baltimore Orioles in his third outing of the spring on March 11.

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Matsuzaka allows no runs against Marlins

JUPITER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (in back) smiles at the bench after pitching the first three innings with two hits and no runs in his first exhibition with a Major league team, the Florida Marlins, in Jupiter, Florida, on March 6. At left is manager Terry Francona.

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Matsuzaka starts Red Sox spring training at Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan (L) smiles during spring training for the baseball team in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 18. At right is manager Terry Francona.

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Potential acquisition of Matsuzaka excites Sox skipper

ORLANDO, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona speaks to reporters at Winter Meetings in Orland, Florida, on Dec. 5.

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Matsuzaka pitches 1st career complete game in majors

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka is congratulated by the team's manager Terry Francona (L) after throwing his first career complete game in major league, against the Detroit Tigers, at Fenway Park in Boston on May 14. Matsuzaka held the Tigers to a run and six hits to help the Red Sox to a 7-1 victory. (Kyodo)

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Japanese major leaguers at final stage of spring training

FORT MEYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) listens to manager Terry Francona (2nd from R) and bench coach Brad Mills (2nd from (L) through an interpreter at the club's spring training camp at Fort Meyers, Florida, on Feb. 27. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka shelled in worst start in majors

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona after allowing seven runs to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of their game at Oriole Park in Baltimore on Sept. 8. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka to make 1 more rehab start

CHICAGO, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka practices in the bullpen at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 6. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka will make one more minor league rehab start on Sept. 9 before he rejoins the fold. (Kyodo)

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Dice-K to make return to majors on Sept. 15

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka plays catch before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on Sept. 11. Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Matsuzaka, who was placed on the disabled list with weakness in his right shoulder on June 20, will make his long-awaited return to the mound in a start against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 15. (Kyodo)

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Another disappointing outing for Dice-K as Yankees beat Red Sox

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) leaves the mound after being told to do so by Manager Terry Francona (L) during the seventh inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 28. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 5-3. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka takes 10th loss as Boston fall to Tampa

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is told by manager Terry Francona to leave the mound after surrendering a two-run homer to Tampa Bay Devil Rays infielder B.J. Upton in the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Aug. 22. Matsuzaka suffered his 10th loss of the season as Boston fell 2-1 to Tampa Bay. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Red Sox pitcher Matsuzaka roughed up by Indians

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan leaves the field in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park in Boston on May 30 after getting pulled by manager Terry Francona (L). (Kyodo)

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Boston Red Sox's Lester marks no-hitter vs Kansas City Royals

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester (R) is congratulated by manager Terry Francona after shutting down the Kansas City Royals 7-0 at Boston's Fenway Park to mark the first no-hitter in the majors since September. (Kyodo)

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Home run support gives shaky Matsuzaka 2nd win

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) listens to manager Terry Francona as he leaves the mound in the eighth inning of a game against the New York Yankees on April 22. Matsuzaka picked up his second win in the major leagues and first at Fenway Park thanks to record-setting home run support as the team edged the Yankees 7-6. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka allows no runs against Marlins

JUPITER, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (in back) smiles at the bench after pitching the first three innings with two hits and no runs in his first exhibition with a Major league team, the Florida Marlins, in Jupiter, Florida, on March 6. At left is manager Terry Francona. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox arrive in Japan for opening series

TOKYO, Japan - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) and manager Terry Francona shake hands for photos after a press conference at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 21, with the team's owner John Henry standing in the center. The Red Sox will open the regular season with games against the Oakland Athletics on March 25 and 26 at Tokyo Dome. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka to start 1st game of regular season in Japan

TAMPA, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona speaks to reporters at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida, on March 17 before a spring training game against the New York Yankees. Francona said right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start the first game of the regular season against the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 25. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka to start 1st game of regular season in Japan

TAMPA, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona speaks to reporters at Legends Field in Tampa, Florida, on March 17 before a spring training game against the New York Yankees. Francona said right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start the first game of the regular season against the Oakland Athletics in Tokyo on March 25. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka roughed up by Orioles

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) talks with catcher Jason Varitek (L, back to camera) and manager Terry Francona (R) after allowing two homers and four runs in four innings against the Baltimore Orioles in his third outing of the spring on March 11. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka starts Red Sox spring training at Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan (L) smiles during spring training for the baseball team in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 18. At right is manager Terry Francona. (Kyodo)

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Potential acquisition of Matsuzaka excites Sox skipper

ORLANDO, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona speaks to reporters at Winter Meetings in Orland, Florida, on Dec. 5. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox beat Rays 4-2 in Game 6 of AL Championship Series

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek (L) is congratulated by manager Terry Francona after hitting a tiebreaking homer in the sixth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 18. The Red Sox won 4-2. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox beat Rays 8-7 in Game 5 in AL Championship Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (C) is relieved by Hideki Okajima (R) after being taken out of a game by manager Terry Francona (L) in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 16. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox beat Rays 8-7 in Game 5 in AL Championship Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (L) is taken out of the game by manager Terry Francona in the fifth inning of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 16. (Kyodo)

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Red Sox Matsuzaka gives up 8 hits, 5 runs against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) takes starter Daisuke Matsuzaka out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 5, 2010. Matsuzaka allowed eight hits and five runs in 5-0/3 innings as the Red Sox lost 6-5. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka struggles with control, takes 7th loss

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka is about to leave the mound, with manager Terry Francona and catcher Jason Varitek behind, in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on July 19. Matsuzaka had to pay the price for his control problem as he took his seventh loss of the season. (MLB) (Kyodo)

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Red Sox's Matsuzaka earns 150th win in combined career

CLEVELAND, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) shakes hands with manager Terry Francona after the 150th win of his Japanese and major league baseball career by pitching eight shutout innings against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on June 7, 2010. The Red Sox won 4-1. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka ineffective in season debut

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka leaves the field during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 1, 2010, after allowing seven runs and seven hits. At right is Red Sox manager Terry Francona. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka ineffective in season debut

BALTIMORE, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (L) walks to starting pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka to take him out of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on May 1, 2010, after Matsuzaka gave up seven runs and seven hits in 4-2/3 innings. (Kyodo)

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Matsuzaka allows 9 hits, 7 runs to Yankees

NEW YORK, United States - Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona (C) pulls starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (R) from the mound in the fifth inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York on May 17, 2010. Matsuzaka hurled four and two thirds innings, allowing nine hits and seven runs as the Red Sox lost 9-11. (Kyodo)