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RED SOX NOTEBOOK: Tazawa to get the ball Tuesday
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No telling what Red Sox will get with Daisuke Matsuzaka – Boston
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Matsuzaka will pitch Game 1 for Red Sox
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Arms abandon Red Sox in ALCS
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Boston Red Sox Daisuke Matsuzaka Sports Illustrated Cover by Sports Illustrated
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Lester bounces back, Red Sox win
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Boston Red Sox seal first losing season in 15 years
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Red Sox 3, Rays 13: Forget About It - Over the Monster
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Matsuzaka, Red Sox Blank Rays 2-0
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Sox ready to begin long journey back
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