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Red Sox in Japan: Sox brass say it's an 'honor' to open season in Japan

BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer

TOKYO -- Red Sox owner John Henry, manager Terry Francona and general manager Theo Epstein took part in an introductory press conference Friday afternoon and all proclaimed that opening the 2008 season here is a great honor.

"We're excited about starting our season here," Henry said.

"We want to express our appreciation for the graciousness that's been shown to us," added Francona. "and we hope to play the kind of baseball that's expected of us."

"It really is an honor to represent the Red Sox and Major League Baseball," said Epstein. "These days, it's impossible to fully appreciate baseball without seeing it on an international level and especially here in Japan."

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