As a result of a shoulder injury, Tim Wakefield will now miss out on a second World Series of his career in 4 seasons. Jon Lester is the likely candidate as Wakefield's replacement in Game 4 of the World Series, while right-hander Kyle Snyder has been added to the rotation in Wakefield's place.
Obviously disappointed, Wakefield was the only pitcher on Boston's rotation to have quieted the Colorado Rockies' bats during their Inter-League play showdown at Fenway Park in June. The Rockies struggled to reach the knuckleballer the whole night, and fell to a close 2-1 loss.
However, Wakefield has been struggling with injury despite missing only one start this year, and his famed knuckleball had been enjoying less consistency. One of Boston's longest-serving playing staff in his 13th season with them, Wakefield's ERA from innings 4 onwards of games would be dramatically higher than that of in earlier innings.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Wakefield Off Red Sox World Series Roster
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Probably a good move by Wakefield and the team. Any injury that could cause lifetime effects is not worth it. It's just a game!
Well, I sure hope Lester can deliver for Red Sox otherwise it won't be a sweep we're looking at!
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