Daisuke Matsuzaka, the man in whom the Red Sox committed $10-3 million in the offseason for posting rights and salary, makes his debut for Boston.

The scrutiny is intense, from local media, national media and international media, with the Japanese press continuing to focus on every step he takes, every wipe of the brow, every tug of cap, every, well you get the picture.

And he lives up to the hype, looking cool and comfortable in the spotlight in pitching the Red Sox to a 4-1 win in Kansas City. Matsuzaka fans 10, allowing six hits and one run.