In Japan, BoSox gain more than they lose http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/25/807855.aspxIn the earliest start to a major-league season ever, the Red Sox faced the A’s in the Tokyo Dome Tuesday, the opener of a two-game series that also had the teams meeting on Wednesday. Both games are considered “home” games for Oakland. Consider theen-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Build: 60608.1)In Japan, BoSox gain more than they lose http://atbat.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/03/25/807855.aspx#814744Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:03:07 GMT8a5d2dbc-a0e4-4c7a-979f-3188051f228e:814744John, Shrewsbury, Ma"Their early-season travel will be appeased by a stretch of 19 home games in 26 days to end April. And  Boston’s September schedule consists of 16 home dates in its last 25 games...It looks to me like MLB made amends to the Red Sox for undertaking the trip to Japan." Perhaps valid points if it weren't for the teams they're playing in April. Look at their schedule for April. One of the toughest line ups they've ever had in that month and coming off of the Japan trip.