$100 Million Dollar Man

The Boston Red Sox got their man, today, well at least it looks that way. The Sox agreed to terms with Japanese Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka (aka 'Dice').

The deal hinges on Dice passing a physical and actually signing the contract. Terms of the contract call for the Red Sox to shell out $52 Million over 6 years to the 26 year old pitcher. Combine that with the $51 Million that the Sox offered just for the right to talk to the guy, and you're looking at $100 Million out the door.

Is it worth the price? Considering that the Dice will be added to a starting rotation of an aged Curt Schilling, a quasi-effective Josh Beckett and a new to the starting rotation Jonathon Papelbon, this move can't hurt.

In the last two seasons, Dice has 24 wins and 19 loses, with a 2.60 ERA. He had 99 more strikeouts in 2005 than he had in 2004 (playing in only 5 more games, year over year).

All in all, it shouldn't be a bad deal for the Sox. Hopefully he can help out where they need it most.

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