by josh lacey | Jul 8, 2009 | Game Threads, Oakland Athletics, Tim Wakefield, Trevor Cahill
Considering the ovation Nomar got, why wouldn’t we honor Wake and his first All-Star appearance even more of an ovation when he takes the mound tonight?
by shawn medeiros | Jul 4, 2009 | Game Recap, George Kottaras, Nick Green, Tim Wakefield
George Kottaras hit a solo home run to right field but it wasn’t enough as Boston’s second comeback of the night fell just short in a 7-6 loss to Seattle. Trailing 5-3 in the eighth, Nick Green helped the Red Sox rally hitting a two-run double to left...
by josh lacey | Jul 3, 2009 | Felix Hernandez, Game Threads, Seattle Mariners, Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield has never been to an All-Game and this year may be his best and last chance. With a 10-3 record, the few blips that bounced his ERA above 4.00 can be ignored along the way, especially with a win in a head to head duel with 8-3 Felix Hernandez (2.54 ERA)...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 27, 2009 | Game Recap, Jonathan Papelbon, Mark Kotsay, Tim Wakefield
Six innings. No runs. Three hits. Sounds like an All-Star caliber start from All-Star worthy pitcher. That pitcher – Tim Wakefield. Wakefield improved to 10-3 on the season tying Roger Clemens for the most starts in a Boston uniform – 382 to be exact...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 16, 2009 | David Ortiz, Game Recap, Hanley Ramirez, Tim Wakefield
While all eyes were stuck on Hanley Ramirez, Tim Wakefield and David Ortiz stole the show. Wakefield improved to 9-3 on the season and 6-0 at home pitching six innings allowing two runs, six hits, one walk with four strikeouts. Ortiz launched his fifth homer of the...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 11, 2009 | Game Recap, Hideki Okajima, Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Mike Lowell, Tim Wakefield
Two things remained perfect last night at Fenway Park. With the win, Tim Wakefield improved to 5-0 this season at home and the Boston Red Sox improved to 7-0 against the New York Yankees also this season. Mike Lowell and Kevin Youkilis both homered and Jonathan...
by shawn medeiros | Jun 4, 2009 | Brad Penny, Dontrelle Willis, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Bay, Kevin Millwood, Tim Wakefield
It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish. Ask Tim Wakefield. Wakefield, known for his lack of patience to start innings, gave up three early runs in the second inning. But, Boston knew that Dontrelle Willis would eventually crack. He did just that....
by shawn medeiros | May 30, 2009 | Brad Penny, Brian Tallet, Casey Jannsen, David Ortiz, Game Recap, Tim Wakefield
Casey Janssen had been waiting a long time for this. Janssen (1-1) won his first game as a starting pitcher since June 30, 2006 out dueling Tim Wakefield pitching seven innings, giving up 11 hits, three runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Wakefield (6-3) suffered the...
by josh lacey | May 29, 2009 | Casey Jannsen, Game Threads, Tim Wakefield, Toronto Blue Jays
Prev. Gm: Boston Red Sox (28-20) @ Toronto Blue Jays (27-23) Tim Wakefield (6-2, 3.99) v. Casey Jansen (0-1, 4.50)7:10 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON)TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 GAME NOTES: We sent the Jays into the tailspin, lets keep em...
by shawn medeiros | May 28, 2009 | Casey Jannsen, Game Recap, Jacoby Ellsbury, Jason Varitek, Jeff Bailey, Joe Crede, Jonathan Papelbon, Josh Beckett, Tim Wakefield
Home plate umpire Todd Tichenor just skyrocketed up the ESPN umpire ejection fantasy league standings. Tichenor ejected Mike Redmond after arguing a play at the plate in which Jeff Bailey scored on – but appeared out – and Rod Gardenhire for coming out of...
