Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka could be ready by Opening Day, but the team won't rush his progress. Boston pitching coach John Farrell said that if Matsuzaka is not ready for the first week of April, it won't be too long after that, as long as he continues to improve from back stiffness. Matsuzaka tossed his first bullpen session since Feb. 12 on Friday morning with Farrell and manager Terry Francona looking on.