OKI-DOKI IS GOING TO JAPAN

Okajima is going to Japan and looks pretty happy about it.

Thanks to Mrs Matsuzaka having their son on Saturday March 15, Dice K will be going to Japan also.

Becket will be staying home, which sounds like a good idea.  I think the plane trip is too long. I'm glad he's staying home and resting.

Dice K is starting the first game of the season.  And Lester is starting the second game.

Wakefield and Buchholz are pitching two exhibition games.  I hope it's over quick and they get home with no injuries.

Tek finally spoke out about Dougie leaving.  He was surprised and not too pleased, but like all good Red Sox players, he won't talk bad about the front office.  And of course he is more than willing to give Cash a chance.

Me, I'm still not to happy Dougie is gone, but I am hoping someone picks him up.

Colon is suppose to be starting against the Yankees today. That should be interesting.

Noni