The Escape Artist

Dicey Matsuzaka Gets In and Out of Trouble Again,
But 15 Wins Is 15 Wins
Tuesday Night Box: Boston 7, Baltimore 2
Globe: Matsuzaka Walks Away with a Win
He's Not Toast in a Jam: Hitters 0-for-14 with Bases Full on Dice-K
The Bullpen Tax Man: Matsuzaka Tosses 105... But Only Gets Through 5
He's Swinging Single: 'Tek's Got the Old Stroke Back
The Youk, Now Hitting Like Old No. 24, Hits HR No. 24
Ells: He Hits, He Steals, He Scores... He's Acting Like a Leadoff Hitter
A Little Chill Pill for Pedroia? A Needless Dust Up with the Ump for Pedey
Give Masterson a Piece of That Win
"I think I'd like to reach 15 wins every year, if possible." -- 8.19.08, Matsuzaka possibly not realizing he's expected to win 20 for his money
A Call for Arms?

Beckett's Start Pushed Back Due to Arm Problems
Theo Needs to Find Someone Else Who Can Pitch In
Bullpen Troubles Now Overshadowed By Banged-Up Rotation:
The New Beckett List: 1. Numbness. 2. Lingering. 3. Tingling. 4. Tommy John?
Beckett Won't Get Hammered Again by Toronto, but Will He Be Ready for New York?
Buchholz Has the Start of His Major League Life Tonight
Wakefield Remains a Disabled List Question Mark
Byrd Could Go South On His Next Pitch
Dice-K Gives You a Shaky 5 Every 5 Days
And Colon's Just Throwing Up in Pawtucket
"This is a big deal for the organization and for Beckett,� Dr. Robert Shalvoy of University Orthopedics in Providence said. �He won�t get better by missing a start.� Shalvoy, who has preformed ulnar collateral ligament surgeries, described Beckett�s issue as 'prime symptoms' for any pitcher who will eventually need Tommy John surgery to repair the damage." -- 8.20.08, Providence Journal