FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The ice bags were draped over Daisuke Matsuzaka's right shoulder. During the Red Sox's first official workout on Tuesday, the Red Sox pitcher ambled onto the field and played catch to ease his arm back. It was a baby step for the 31-year-old, but one that signaled progress. For now, Bobby Valentine said Matsuzaka wouldn't pitch in spring training games. When asked directly about his return from Tommy John surgery, Matsuzaka initially played coy, but offered an optimistic revelation. "I don't want to say," Matsuzaka said through interpreter Jeff Cutler. "But it's probably earlier than what...
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