Red Sox Land Daisuke Matsuzaka

Risky Business

Boston have finally landed the gyroball pitcher in excess of $100 Million dollars from the Seibu Lions in Japan. About $50 Mil to negotiate and another $50 Mil for his contract plus major incentives. As a Red Sox fan, I'm excited that we beat out the Evil Empire by outbidding them, but at the same time I have major expectations for this 26 year old and I'm kinda worried. If this guy gets close to 20 wins, I'll be satisfied. Although he has never thrown one major league pitch, this guy is not a one-pitch wonder, he has a very good array of pitches. He also adds depth and youth to the rotation, which is good considering a couple aging beauties.

2007 Pitching Rotation:

1) Curt Schilling
2) Daisuke Matsuzaka
3) Josh Beckett
4) Jonathan Papelbon
5) Tim Wakefield / Jon Lester