Matsuzaka throws simulated game
Daisuke Matsuzaka threw a 69-pitch simulated game before the Red Sox played the Blue Jays, the injured right-hander's final hurdle before returning to Boston's starting rotation, manager Terry Francona said Monday.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka, whose spring training has been delayed by back and neck problems, threw 62 pitches in a simulated game against minor leaguers on Monday.