FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Red Sox had resigned themselves to Daisuke Matsuzaka starting the season on the disabled list when he reported to camp a month ago with a sore back. But the hope was he would be ready to take his place in the rotation two weeks into the season. (Full article: 725 words)

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