The Kids are Alright

by evan brunell | Oct 2, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Jon Lester, Justin Masterson

The kids were the story last night. Yeah, Jason Bay paced the offensive game with a pivotal 2-run home run in his playoff debut, definitely the story of the night. But… Anyone want to bet that without Jon Lester, Jacoby Ellsbury and Justin Masterson, we’re...

Series Preview: Boston vs Orange County

by tito crafts | Oct 1, 2008 | 2008 ALDS, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia, Ervin Santana, Francisco Rodriguez, Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, John Lackey, Jon Garland, Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Kevin Youkilis, Mark Teixeira, Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero

This is not 1986. This is not 2004. This is not 2007. The 2008 Halos are 100-62 and, on paper, the most complete team in baseball. Orange County limped into last year

6/28 GM 1: Viva Pesky

by evan brunell | Sep 28, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Johnny Pesky, Mike Mussina, New York Yankees

Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (88-72) @ Boston Red Sox (94-66) Mike Mussina (19-9, 3.47) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80) 1:35 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: Johnny Pesky will have his number officially retired at 1:15...

6/27: Nip it in the bud

by evan brunell | Sep 27, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, New York Yankees, Sidney Ponson

Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (88-72) @ Boston Red Sox (94-66) Sidney Ponson (8-5, 5.21) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80) 3:55 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: We have an AAA (Carter, Van Every, Bailey) Pawtucket outfield....

NYY 19, BOS 8: Sox dumped, A.L. East title hopes squashed

by shawn medeiros | Sep 27, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Pauley, New York Yankees, Robinson Cano

Robinson Cano drove in five RBI’s and the New York Yankees took it to the Boston Red Sox 19-8. Daisuke Matsuzaka was scratched from his start due to the weather and it showed in the box score. David Pauley who made the spot start suffered the loss over 2...

6/26: Sopping wet

by evan brunell | Sep 26, 2008 | Alfredo Aceves, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, New York Yankees

Prev. Gm: New York Yankees (87-72) @ Boston Red Sox (94-65) Alfredo Aceves (1-0, 1.38) @ Daisuke Matsuzaka (18-2, 2.80) 7:05 PM EDT | Fenway Park (Boston, MA) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: I’m going to go out on a limb here and say this game...

Dice-K: Shiny on the outside, not so much on the inside

by evan brunell | Sep 22, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka

Two years after the Japanese phenom known as Daisuke Matsuzaka became a Red Sox, he’s certainly been worth the money if all you care about are wins. Only Brandon Webb, Roy Halladay and CC Sabathia have won more games over the last two seasons. If you told me two...

BOS 3, TOR 0: Dice-K earns 18th

by shawn medeiros | Sep 22, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Ortiz

Daisuke Matsuzaka went 7-strong on two hits to earn his 18th win of the season.

6/21: Clinch that spot

by evan brunell | Sep 21, 2008 | Daisuke Matsuzaka, Game Threads, Scott Richmond, Toronto Blue Jays

Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (90-64) @ Toronto Blue Jays (83-72) Daisuke Matsuzaka (17-2, 2.93) @ Scott Richmond (0-2, 5.06) 1:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: I think the headline says it...

Battle For First Place: Sox, Rays open up three-game set

by evan brunell | Sep 15, 2008 | Andy Sonnanstine, Daisuke Matsuzaka, David Price, Evan Longoria, Josh Beckett, Matt Garza, Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays, Tim Wakefield

Sure, if all breaks right this upcoming series at the Trop, the Red Sox could find themselves in first place with an opportunity to finish first two straight years since 1915-1916. Yes, it’s been that long since the Red Sox could lay claim to first place two...