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Red Sox: Dice-K may miss opener in Japan
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After you, Mr. Murakami: From Hideo Nomo to Ichiro Suzuki, seven big-name Japanese players to make the jump to the majors – New York Daily News
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50 Boston Red Sox Sign Daisuke Matsuzaka Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Red Sox Memories: The strange saga of Daisuke Matsuzaka in Boston
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Hey, Shohei Ohtani: The Red Sox are ready for another two-way star, if you're interested - The Boston Globe
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Boston's Other Japanese Pitcher - The New York Times
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Boston fans have high expectations as opening day approaches, Sports
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Now Dice-K, Red Sox can get back to basics
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Tyler Milliken] .@middlebrooks on the rumblings about Shohei Ohtani potentially coming to Boston. “There's only so much I can say… they're gonna take their chance… that front office right now, at this
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Joe Lemire: Bobby V is off and running and Red Sox will have to keep up - Sports Illustrated
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Opening day in Tokyo, Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets all the attention
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Hideki Matsui and Durham Bulls beat Daisuke Matsuzaka and Pawtucket Red Sox: Monster Matchup - INDY Week
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Sox getting the business – Boston Herald
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Ortiz, Pedro, Boggs to Participate in Red Sox Winter Weekend
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