According the Boston Herald, the Red Sox initial offer to Daisuke Matsuzaka offended Scott Boras and his client. Boras wants 15 million over three years when the Red
Sox offered 7-8 million. They have until December 15 to work out a deal and they will have to compromise on price and years.
Boras wants a three year deal, while the Red
Sox are looking more at a 5 or 6 year deal.