Article: Red Sox place Dice-K on DL.(SPORTS)

COLUMN: RED SOX NOTES

OAKLAND, Calif. - Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka went on the 15-day disabled list yesterday with a mild right shoulder strain after his second straight poor start to open the season.

Matsuzaka didn't make it to the second inning Tuesday night against the Oakland Athletics, giving up five runs and five hits on 43 pitches. After going 18-3 last year, Dice-K is 0-1 with a 12.79 ERA this season, yet another worry for manager Terry Francona during his club's unimpressive start.

"Our biggest concern is to keep him healthy and productive," Francona said. "At the moment, it doesn't seem like we're there with him. ... It ...

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