Projo Sox Blog

BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Manager Terry Francona unveiled his pitching plans for the first few exhibition games next week.

In the college day-night doubleheader next Thursday Feb. 28, Josh Beckett will pitch against Boston College in the afternoon, followed by Kyle Snyder. In the nightcap, it will be Justin Masterson against Northeastern, followed by Craig Hansen and Michael Bowden.

The next night, in the start of the Grapefruit League season, Daisuke Matsuzaka will pitch against the Twins, to be followed by Julian Tavarez and Hideki Okajima.

On Saturday March 1, Jon Lester gets the start with relief help from Devern Hansack and David Pauley. Finally, on Sunday March 2, Tim Wakefield and Clay Buchholz will face Minnesota.

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