Wednesday Morning Rundown

D-Day
Today is it! If Daisuke Matsuzaka isn't on John Henry's plane with the Sox when it leaves early this afternoon there will be no deal.

Good news perhaps is reports that Scott Boras has countered with a 6 year $11 million per season offer. No word on whether that would include a boatload of incentives.


Kapler The Skipper
Gabe Kapler retired yesterday and was named the manager of Boston's single A Greenville Drive.


Lugo Official!
Julio Lugo in an interview on Boston's WEEI this morning confirmed his deal with Boston was official. He's scheduled to be introduced at a 3:30pm press conference today.


Stepping It Up For Roger?
The Houston Chronicles John P. Lopez suggests Boston has told Roger Clemens he can have about the same type deal he's had with Houston in terms of perks if he signs with Boston, however the Sox would want Clemens to join the team much sooner the mid June, which is when he played his first game last season.