by evan brunell | Nov 11, 2009 | Tim Wakefield
He’s certainly not the ace of the All-Aughts Team of the Decade, but Tim Wakefield has himself a spot in the rotation as the No. 5 starter (there are five rotation spots that will be named) as he is the only pitcher to play for Boston every year from 2000-9....
by jake digregorio | Nov 10, 2009 | Jason Varitek, Poll, Tim Wakefield
New Poll Question: Which Red Sox veteran will have the biggest impact on the 2010 team? Jason Varitek Tim Wakefield Which of the younger players stand the most to gain from these two as teachers? Previous Poll results: Which Red Sox catcher would you least like to see...
by mike silver | Nov 10, 2009 | Bobby Abreu, Boston Red Sox, J.J. Hardy, Jason Varitek, Jeremy Hermida, Jermaine Dye, Tim Wakefield
Well, that was quick. After a slow couple weeks while we waited for the crowning of the new World Series Champion (who, sadly, were the New York Yankees), the MLB hot stove exploded in a flurry of moves including the trades of Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy, the...
by mike silver | Nov 9, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Quick Post, Tim Wakefield
According to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV, the Sox have re-signed Sox’ elder statesman Tim Wakefield to a two-year deal, guaranteeing the pitcher $3.5 million in 2010 and $1.5 million in 2011. MLB Trade Rumors, citing WEEI’s Rob Bradford, states that the deal...
by mike silver | Oct 22, 2009 | Brett Myers, Gabe Kapler, Jed Hoyer, John Smoltz, Rick Ankiel, Tim Wakefield
Wake Undergoes Surgery Tim Wakefield underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a herniated disk and loose bone fragment in his back. Wakefield is expected to pitch next year and should be ready for Spring Training. The 43 year-old vet was visually hampered last year,...
by mike silver | Oct 15, 2009 | Alex Gonzalez, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Marco Scutaro, Matt Holliday, Rich Harden, Takashi Saito, Tim Wakefield
Like most teams, the Boston Red Sox offseason will be defined by the willingness of their owner to open his wallet. Fortunately for Sox fans nationwide, Uncle John certainly has some deep pockets. However, the amount he is willing to spend will have a lot to say about...
by evan brunell | Oct 14, 2009 | Alex Gonzalez, Chone Figgins, Felix Hernandez, Jason Bay, Jason Varitek, Rich Harden, Tim Wakefield
Today is the first in a three version series on an offseason blueprint the Red Sox should follow. What should their starting lineup and pitching staff look like entering the 2010 season? I’ll take a look at one possible scenario while Mike and Tim follow up with...
by evan brunell | Oct 4, 2009 | Ben Cherington, J.P. Ricciardi, Jed Hoyer, John Farrell, Josh Beckett, Nick Green, Rocco Baldelli, Tim Wakefield
Happy Sunday, everyone. It’s the last day of the 2009 regular season. Mixed emotions abound… a dark winter is foretold, but the most exciting time in baseball is well within our grasp. Let’s check out what’s going on in Red Sox land… Josh...
by jake digregorio | Sep 30, 2009 | Boston Red Sox, Game Recap, Joey Gathright, Lyle Overbay, Roy Halladay, Tim Wakefield, Toronto Blue Jays
In yet another mortar shelling, the Red Sox came up empty in Wednesday night’s beating at the hands of the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 12-0. For those of you keeping count, that’s six consecutive losses on two straight sweeps. Roy Halladay had a no hitter...
by evan brunell | Sep 30, 2009 | Game Threads, Roy Halladay, Tim Wakefield, Toronto Blue Jays
GAME NOTES: Well, the Sox lost last night… but clinched the Wild Card. Whatever works, I guess. Scrub lineup tonight, check the comments for it. Please note I will be holding live chats for every playoff game the Red Sox are...
