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Found September 15, 2009 on Surviving Grady:
PLAYERS: Daisuke Matsuzaka
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox

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First things first: Who the f@#k was that guy in the Daisuke Matsuzaka costume tonight? Because the last time I'd heard anything from the real Matsuzaka, he was floundering in the minor leagues, on the verge of becoming one of the more curious footnotes to Red Sox history. A big-money signing who arrived on a tidal wave of publicity and good vibes, but petered out after just two seasons.But the guy who showed up tonight? The guy who gave up just three hits and no runs over six stunning innings? Who attacked the zone and actually struck out more guys than he walked? Who threw four innings of no hit ball, propelled by that bizarre, hip-thrusting, wang-dango thing he does? Man, was I glad that guy showed up.It was, quite simply, a ballsy performance that exceeded my expectations. Three freakin' weeks ago Daisuke couldn't get double A players out. Now he's making quick work of the team that we'll likely be facing in the ALDS? Well played. I'm not ready to slot him in the two hole behind...
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