"Theo Epstein said the other day in Chicago that Daisuke Matsuzaka would return to the United States well before spring training and embark on a conditioning program. Via old friend Gaku Tashiro of Sankei Sports, here's a little more information on that:
Matsuzaka is still in the States but will leave soon for Japan. He then plans to return in late December and is likely to take up residence in Arizona and work out at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Phoenix.
"It is not decided that I will be doing that in Arizona. But the facility seems to be an environment where I can really concentrate on my program," Matsuzaka said. "(Dustin) Pedoria was the one that introduced me (Boston.com)."
Good. Dice-K needs to come back in shape and ready to go. It will be good that it seems he will be pitching ONLY for the Sox this year, and he seems committed to the Sox new plan. Hopefully all the fighting between the Sox and Dice-K is over, because the Sox really need him to step up and be their #3 pitcher next season.
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