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Kawakami outpitches Matsuzaka as Braves win

Sports Jun. 20, 2009 - 01:44PM JST ( 7 )

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stirfryJun. 20, 2009 - 05:32PM JST

stick a fork in dice-k, he's done
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spudmanJun. 20, 2009 - 11:21PM JST

matsu..who?
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pathatJun. 21, 2009 - 01:22AM JST

It's pretty simple: Matsuzaka has a ton of of wear and tear on his arm at age 28 from the misuse and abuse of it from HS through his years with Seibu and on to MLB, culminating in the idiotic, selfish decision to pitch for Japan in the preseason WBC, all the while ignoring the pleas of the Red Sox to follow a specific off-season training program for his shoulder-which caused him to miss some time in 2008.

I would be very surprised if he doesn't need some surgery this year, and I would be even more suprised if he ever returns to his previous form of being a dominant power pitcher. People like Dr. James Andrews in the U.S. can perform near-miracles on athletes' bodies these days, so one never knows, but I do know that no pitcher should ever be signed to a contract anywhere near 6 years in duration as Matsuzaka was by the Red Sox.

We'll see what further return they get on their investment through 2012.
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some14someJun. 21, 2009 - 06:35AM JST

We'll see what further return they get on their investment through 2012.

writeoff as bad debt that will be most economical for Boston. Lesson: In future, sign jpitcher for six months with a provision of extension depending on performnce.
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Hotbox08Jun. 21, 2009 - 10:44AM JST

It's a shame that Kawakami doesn't draw the attention that DiceK does. DiceK should obviously be shelved (sent down to the minors) for an extended amount of time. DiceK continually hurts his team's chances for winning ball games. On the flip side, Kawakami has turned into a dependable pitcher for the Braves.
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pathatJun. 21, 2009 - 11:36AM JST

The news right now says Daisuke Matsuzaka will miss at least one start because of his shoulder and will have an MRI soon. Bad news for the Red Sox. It's too bad the WBC was more important to Matsuzaka than his real team, the employer that he has a contractual commitment to and paid $103 million for 6 years for his services.
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torsoahoJun. 21, 2009 - 12:00PM JST

Pathat, you are spot on with your observations. Last week cbssportslines fantasy baseball editors clearly stated that Matsuzakas participation in the WBC is solely responsible for his arm fatigue. And yes, newswires are now stating that Matsuzaka will miss his next start, a lot of speculation that his season could be over too. What a huge disappointment for RedSox fans and management who have paid millions out for this guy, just to have him turn up lame from a "pre-season" meaningless baseball tournement. If the guy had only kept his national pride in check, he'd probably be looking at another run at the playoffs. Instead, his season is awash and his career is in serious jeapordy... but hey, he can always pull out that WBC trophy and admire his mug.