When did Timmy Wakefield become the new Brett Favre, except without all of Favre's annoyances? At 44 years old, Wake is still out there tossin' the knuckleball around like he's in his prime.
Last night he improved his record to 5-3 on the year, which is an impressive record for a man who's being used to start games based on necessity. He's not in the everyday rotation. He can't get into a routine like the other starters. He's got to always be ready to pitch the next game if Tito calls his number.
It's almost impossible to not love Wakefield. He's been a member of this team for nearly his entire career (since 1995). He goes out to the mound and does his job. Plain and simple. He doesn't give attitude and doesn't blame others for his own mistakes (e.g. All the catchers who allow passed balls). He's the type of player that coaches love to have.
With the win last night, Wake is now only 8 wins away from tying Roger Clemens and Cy Young for the most wins all-time by a Red Sox pitcher (192). I'd love to see him break this record. Probably not this year, but next year for sure.
So keep plugging away, Wake. We're rooting for you.
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