Aerosmith guitarist psyched about Red Sox getting Japanese pitcher

Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry is thrilled about the newest man to put on the uniform of his hometown baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka recently signed a deal to play for the Sox after starring for almost a decade in Japan with the Seibu Lions. Perry said, "We are proud and honored to have him come to Boston. I know he is going to enjoy playing in Boston, the U.S., and Canada as much as Aerosmith enjoys playing and visiting Japan. On a more personal note, I know he will find a warm reception from the Boston fans for him and his family, just as I have found for me and my family in Japan. It's gonna be a rockin' season this year! Fenway Park will never be the same. Good luck, Matsuzaka-san."

Aerosmith wrapped up their 2006 touring with a show on Sunday, December 17th, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.

The group plans to release a new studio album next year, which they'll follow with another major tour.

Also due out next year are cover versions of John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band's "Give Peace A Chance" and U2's "Seconds," which they did with the West African band the Refugee All Stars for separate tribute albums.
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