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In familiar spot, Red Sox turn to Matsuzaka to lead the way

By Jerry Crasnick
ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

BOSTON -- A small but vocal contingent of Boston fans buys into the premise that a 3-1 American League Championship Series deficit is merely a character builder for the Red Sox. It's the old "we've got them right where we want them'' theory run amok. One of those true believers made his feelings known to Tampa Bay left fielder Carl Crawford from the stands during the Rays' 13-4 thumping of Boston on Tuesday night. The fan reminded Crawford that the Red Sox escaped an even bigger hole when they ...

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