Fenway Fables

In his second spring traning start, Daisuke Matsuzaka threw 47 pitches (28 strikes) allowing 2 hits, 2 walks and 1 run over three innings of work.  Daisuke who continues to build on his 2007 season, was followed by Jonathan Paplebon, Julian Tavarez, Craig Hansen and others. Rookie SS Argenis Diaz provided the offensive spark, going 3 for 4 scoring once while driving in 2 runs.  Diaz is a highly-touted defensive SS whom in fear of losing,  the Red Sox added to their 40-man roster prior to the Rule 5 draft. Manny Ramirez, Jason Varitek, and Sean Casey all had doubles, Casey also has a single.

 The Sox will host the Reds today at Fort Myers.