Projo Sox Blog

The right-hander just walked onto the field with his agent, Scott Boras, Sox GM Theo Epstein, president/CEO Larry Lucchino and owner John Henry. Manager Terry Francona is watching from the stands.

Fenway Park is under construction and the outfield grass is covered with a tarp. The infield diamond is nice and green, and the mound is in game shape.

Henry is in the catcher's position and Matsuzaka just threw him a pitch. The owner, without a glove, missed it and fell backwards into a puddle.

The lights just came on and the Japanese contingent with Matsuzaka just handed Epstein, Lucchino and Henry a bag with a head bow.

The group is heading out to the Green Monster. Matsuzaka will likely sign the wall inside the famed scoreboard. . . Hey D-Mat, watch out for Manny droppings.

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