We could be witnessing the end of an era as Tim Wakefield takes the mound in KC tonight. With a back operation scheduled to correct a nerve problem in the off-season Tim Wakefield may decide to call it quits at age 43.
Wakefield has been a steadying force for the Red Sox pitching corps for well over a decade. He's been a starter. He's been a reliever. He's been a closer. Wake was the guy who gave up the winning home run in the 2003 ALCS at Yankee Stadium. He also gave up his turn to pitch in the 2007 World Series & let Jon Lester pitch the series clincher. Wake was also selected to his first All-Star team this year. What a career!
It's been difficult to watch Wake pitch in his current physical condition. He limps to & from the mound. There is lots of difficulty in fielding his position & covering first base. Yet, he continues to help the team in anyway possible.
Wake is a professional & a classy guy. No controversy. Just someone who can give you about 200 innings per year. I hope we are not seeing the last of him in a Red Sox uniform.
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