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The Japanese pitcher's wife is expecting their second baby around the time of the March 25-26 opener against the Oakland Athletics, which was announced Wednesday morning. Red Sox' President Larry Lucchino said the team and the commissioner's office were aware of the potential conflict. "We're hopeful that their second child will be born at such a time to allow him to participate," Lucchino said in a conference call. "We are hopeful, but we do recognize that he has an important obligation with respect to the birth of that child." Matsuzaka's first child was born in Japan. It's not clear whether the Matsuzakas plan to deliver in Japan or the United States this time. |
Daisuke Matsuzaka might miss the Boston Red Sox's 2008 season opener at the Tokyo Dome.