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Watson · 02-17-2012, 01:13 PM

Didn't see this posted anywhere else and figured he deserved a thread.

http://www.boston.com/sports/basebal...eld_annou.html

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	Tim Wakefield will announce his retirement at 5 p.m. today at JetBlue Park.

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	Wakefield's 17 seasons with the Sox were the most for an active player. In team history, only Carl Yastrzemski (23), Ted Williams (19) and Dwight Evans (19) played more years with the team. Wakefield, the oldest player in baseball last season, was 7-8 with a 5.12 ERA in 33 games 23 of them starts. He pitched 154.2 innings.

It was about time for him to hang it up, but the fact he spent 17 seasons with one team is something you don't see anymore and I doubt you will see much more of (aside Chipper and maybe Ichiro).

SPTO · 02-17-2012, 01:24 PM

Jetblue park?

Anyways, he's had a long and successful career. I remember watching him as a kid being a phenom for the Pirates as he was the first young guy in EONS to use the knuckler as his primary pitch. It's nice to see a guy hang it up after spending so much time with one organization rather than going for he money and hanging on for another season or two.

Watson · 02-17-2012, 01:36 PM

JetBlue is the Sox's ST stadium

areobee401 · 02-17-2012, 01:54 PM

I remember watching his first game for Boston against the Angels in 1995. He went on to be damn near untouchable that season.

Class guy who did anything the team asked him to throughout his career here. Glad he was able to get win number 200 before hanging it up.

Stu · 02-17-2012, 01:58 PM

Sad to see him retire without passing Cy Young and Clemens for the franchise lead in wins, but it was time. Wakefield is one of my all time favorite Red Sox... a class act on and off the field.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...have-not-heard

SlimKibbles · 02-17-2012, 08:42 PM

I remember going on a family vacation to the 1000 Islands in upstate New York in like 1987 or 1988. My dad and I drove a little south to Watertown, NY, to see my first minor league game ever between the single-A Watertown Pirates and the Utica Blue Sox. The starting pitcher for Watertown, who threw a 1-hitter, was Randy Tomlin. The first baseman? Tim Wakefield. Once he made the majors, I kept my eye on his career just because I remember seeing him when I was younger. (I know, I know: insert "cool story bro" pic here)

Despite being a member of the Red Sox, I always rooted for him. Congrats on a great career, Tim!

Doormat · 02-17-2012, 08:44 PM

I honestly expected this, the guy was getting wrecked last year, good thing he got his 200th win though before he decided to give it up. I don't see him in the Hall Of Fame but still a good career

Braves_fan_1990 · 02-20-2012, 10:39 PM

Yeah He had a good career. It might be a good thing for him to go. That way maybe he could come back as coach or help with the team in the Minors

02-17-2012, 01:24 PM	#2
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring Jetblue park? Anyways, he's had a long and successful career. I remember watching him as a kid being a phenom for the Pirates as he was the first young guy in EONS to use the knuckler as his primary pitch. It's nice to see a guy hang it up after spending so much time with one organization rather than going for he money and hanging on for another season or two. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

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Watson Burrow Club OVR: 49 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: we call it the boot Posts: 27,060	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring JetBlue is the Sox's ST stadium SPTO likes this. __________________ And may thy spirit live in us, Forever LSU @AdamdotH

02-17-2012, 01:54 PM	#4
areobee401 Hall Of Fame OVR: 24 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 16,773	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring I remember watching his first game for Boston against the Angels in 1995. He went on to be damn near untouchable that season. Class guy who did anything the team asked him to throughout his career here. Glad he was able to get win number 200 before hanging it up. __________________ http://twitter.com/smittyroberts

02-17-2012, 01:58 PM	#5
Stu All Star OVR: 24 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 7,924	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring Sad to see him retire without passing Cy Young and Clemens for the franchise lead in wins, but it was time. Wakefield is one of my all time favorite Red Sox... a class act on and off the field. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...have-not-heard __________________ Sim Gaming Network Last edited by Stu; 02-17-2012 at 08:06 PM.

02-17-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
SlimKibbles Supporter OVR: 22 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Downtown Cincinnati Posts: 7,276	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring I remember going on a family vacation to the 1000 Islands in upstate New York in like 1987 or 1988. My dad and I drove a little south to Watertown, NY, to see my first minor league game ever between the single-A Watertown Pirates and the Utica Blue Sox. The starting pitcher for Watertown, who threw a 1-hitter, was Randy Tomlin. The first baseman? Tim Wakefield. Once he made the majors, I kept my eye on his career just because I remember seeing him when I was younger. (I know, I know: insert "cool story bro" pic here) Despite being a member of the Red Sox, I always rooted for him. Congrats on a great career, Tim! __________________ MLB: Cincinnati Reds NFL: Cincinnati Bengals NCAA Hoops: Xavier Musketeers NCAA Football: Miami Hurricanes NHL: Calgary Flames "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." - Edmund Burke "The wisest men follow their own direction." - Euripides

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02-17-2012, 08:44 PM	#7
Doormat The Champ Is Here OVR: 27 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bronx,NY Posts: 2,342	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring I honestly expected this, the guy was getting wrecked last year, good thing he got his 200th win though before he decided to give it up. I don't see him in the Hall Of Fame but still a good career __________________ *Why did I move here? I guess it was the weather.*

02-20-2012, 10:39 PM	#8
Braves_fan_1990 Rookie OVR: 10 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ga Blog Entries: 5	Re: Tim Wakefield Retiring Yeah He had a good career. It might be a good thing for him to go. That way maybe he could come back as coach or help with the team in the Minors __________________ Braves Fan Since 1991 UGA fan since 1998 SEC FAN FOR LIFE!

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