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Daisuke Matsuzaka a success story from the start

Red Sox’ investment in Japanese pitchers paved way to title

By Nick Cafardo

 |  Globe Staff  

  November 04, 2007

Affectionately known as “Dice-K,” there’s no doubt Daisuke Matsuzaka was a popular figure as he won 15 games en route to a World Series title in his first MLB season.

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