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Wake's Back For Two More
quinnmedia.blogspot.com — The Red Sox and Tim Wakefield reached agreement on a two-year deal today that will pay Wake $5 million for 2010 and 2011 plus incentives. Wake now gets a serious shot at the Red Sox record for wins in a career, as he is just 17 wins away from tying Cy Young and The Texas Con Man's record. The ... (more) Wake's Back For Two More
Red Sox make it all official
boston.com — This press released from our friends on Yawkey Way: RED SOX EXERCISE 2010 CONTRACT OPTION ON CATCHER VICTOR MARTINEZ; SIGN RIGHT-HANDED PITCHER TIM WAKEFIELD TO TWO-YEAR CONTRACT -- Club declines 2010 options on shortstop Alex Gonzalez and catcher ... (more) Red Sox make it all official

Tim Wakefield Latest Blog Posts

Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
2 hours ago at FanHouse
Red Sox Make Decisions on Martinez, Wakefield, Varitek
4 hours ago at FanHouse
Damon, Feliz among free-agents
6 hours ago at Digital Sports Daily
Tim Wakefield: Signs Two-Year Deal with Sox
Globe colleague Tony Massarotti spoke to Tim Wakefield about his new two-year, $5 million deal. It...
8 hours ago at Over the Monster
Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined
Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined
soxanddawgs.com — Rather than exercise the annual $4 million option on Tim Wakefield, the Boston Red Sox have re-signed him to a 2-year deal worth $7 million. They also announced they have declined the $5 million option on Jason Varitek’s contract. Varitek still holds a $3 million team option that ... (more) Wakefield Re-Signed For Two Years; Varitek’s Option Declined
Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option
Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option
bottomlinesox.com — The Red Sox renegotiated Tim Wakefield's annual option today. Wake had been working off an auto-renewing option locked in at $4 million, but the aging knuckleballer struggled with injuries in 2008 and 2009, forcing the Sox to tweak the deal for future years: Extra Bases: The Red Sox did ... (more) Red Sox tweak Wakefield’s option
Red Sox throw Wakefield a change-up
boston.com — The Red Sox did some cost-cutting with Tim Wakefield today according to sources. Rather than pick up his $4 million option for 2010, they signed him to a $3.5 million deal. He also will get a $1.5 million deal for... (more) Red Sox throw Wakefield a change-up
A Couple Red Sox Updates
A Couple Red Sox Updates
slidingintohome.blogspot.com — According to Rob Bradford , the Red Sox have declined Jason Varitek's $5 million option for the 2010 season. He now has five days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million player option (with up to $2 million in incentives) for the 2010 season. I assume he will. I can't imagine there's that ... (more) A Couple Red Sox Updates
Busy Start for the Red Sox
Busy Start for the Red Sox
mysportsrumors.com — You can tell when the New York Yankees and/or Boston Red Sox are upset with how their seasons turned out. They come out guns blazing and that’s exactly what the Red Sox have done. They began the off season with a trade, now resigning current players and even leaving one long time veteran ... (more) Busy Start for the Red Sox
Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on Varitek
sportsofboston.com — The Boston Red Sox have struck a deal with starting pitcher Tim Wakefield. The contract is worth a guaranteed $5 million dollars over the next two seasons, with contract incentives that could bring it up to $7 million. The Sox usually exercise Wakefield’s recurring $4 million deal each ... (more) Red Sox Sign Wakefield to 2-Year Deal, Decline Option on ...
So Many Options
yankeesredsox.com — The Red Sox declined the team option on Jason Varitek today meaning he can either exercise his player option, or become a free agent.  It'll be strange to not see Varitek on the opening day roster if it comes to that. Additionally, the Red Sox did exercise their option on Victor Martinez ... (more) So Many Options
Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated
Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated
firebrandal.com — 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 could approach $7 million ... (more) Wake Re-signed, Contract Re-Negotiated
Red Sox, Wakefield Renegotiating Contract
mlbtraderumors.com — The Red Sox have held (and exercised) a perpetual $4MM option for knuckleballer Tim Wakefield since 2005, but now Tony Massarotti of The Boston Globe reports that the two sides are renegotiating the deal after Wakefield had surgery to remove disc ... (more) Red Sox, Wakefield Renegotiating Contract
Wakefield, Sox Agree on New Two-Year Deal
fullcount.weei.com — The Red Sox have chosen not to pick up Tim Wakefield’s $4 million option for the 2010 season; instead, the team and the pitcher have come to terms on a two-year deal. The new contract will pay the 43-year-old a guaranteed $5 million — $3.5 ... (more) Wakefield, Sox Agree on New Two-Year Deal
Wakefield, Sox renegotiating
boston.com — In the wake of a back injury that required Tim Wakefield to have offseason surgery, the pitcher and the Red Sox are close to finalizing a two-year deal that would give Wakefield the chance to become the club's all-time leader...  ... (more) Wakefield, Sox renegotiating
Wakefield Optimistic Following Back Surgery, Eyes Return in 2010
sportsofboston.com — Don’t worry Red Sox Nation, Tim Wakefield isn’t going anywhere. The 43-year-old knuckleballer sounded optimistic following surgery Wednesday, Oct. 21, to repair a herniated disk in his lower back. Retirement “never crossed my mind. I was fully confident in what our doctors were telling ... (more) Wakefield Optimistic Following Back Surgery, Eyes Return ...
Red Sox To Meet With Beckett
mlbtraderumors.com — According to WEEI.com's Rob Bradford , Josh Beckett plans to meet with the Red Sox in the coming weeks to discuss a contract extension. Beckett's 2010 option for $12.1MM vested when he made 28 starts for Boston in 2009. However, without a new ... (more) Red Sox To Meet With Beckett
Red Sox 2009 Starting Rotation Review
sportsofboston.com — The mixed bag that was the starting rotation received a B+ in my report card . If the Red Sox could pitch Josh Beckett and Jon Lester every other day, they would have earned an A+, however, that’s just not possible. Numbers 1 and 1A each started 32 games and Clay Buchholz, who was mostly ... (more) Red Sox 2009 Starting Rotation Review
Nobody Bites My Wife But Me
Nobody Bites My Wife But Me
slanchreport.com — In June of 2008, while visiting an art gallery in Hingham, MA, Stacey Wakefield, wife of Red Sox knuckleballer Tim was bitten by an English mastiff, Gabriella, that is the pet of the gallery’s owners. Last June ANOTHER woman was bitten by the dog. With those two incidents in hand, the ... (more) Nobody Bites My Wife But Me
Wakefield Wants Red Sox Wins Record
Wakefield Wants Red Sox Wins Record
joyofsox.blogspot.com — Tim Wakefield had back surgery (herniated disc) on Wednesday. Everything was awesome. The whole procedure went as planned and even post-op, meeting with the surgeon, Dr. [Lawrence] Borges, everything went perfect. He didn't see any further damage in ... (more) Wakefield Wants Red Sox Wins Record
Newsday: 2009 Collapse Would Be Worse Than 2004
Newsday: 2009 Collapse Would Be Worse Than 2004
joyofsox.blogspot.com — Newsday's Wallace Matthews says that if the Yankees blow the ALCS to the Angels, it would be the worst postseason collapse in their history. Yes, this would be worse than coughing up a 3-0 lead to the Red Sox in 2004. His reasoning? [T]hese Angels ... (more) Newsday: 2009 Collapse Would Be Worse Than 2004
After surgery, Wakefield upbeat and excited to begin rehab
soxblog.projo.com — A day after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disk in his lower back, Tim Wakefield was upbeat and said he fully expected to be ready to pitch to start 2010 season, and possibly beyond. "Everything was awesome, the whole procedure went as ... (more) After surgery, Wakefield upbeat and excited to begin rehab
Wakefield looking for 200 wins
boston.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Having undergone surgery to repair a herniated disk on Wednesday, Tim Wakefield said yesterday that he expects about a four- to six-week rehab before he begins to get down to his usual offseason program. "Everything went ... (more) Wakefield looking for 200 wins
Pros & Cons: Rich Harden
bottomlinesox.com — Pros & Cons will be an ongoing feature throughout the offseason. Each P & C will focus on one player the the Red Sox could add to the 2010 roster. You can follow along all winter in the sidebar and, as always, we'll be looking for your feedback in the comments section. Rich Harden, ... (more) Pros & Cons: Rich Harden
Wakefield: ‘Everything was awesome’
Wakefield: ‘Everything was awesome’
fullcount.weei.com — Speaking on a conference call, Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield said “everything was awesome” regarding Wednesday’s surgery on his herniated disc in his back and that he plans on beginning his usual preparation for the 2010 season in ... (more) Wakefield: ‘Everything was awesome’
Pros & Cons: Ben Sheets
Pros & Cons: Ben Sheets
bottomlinesox.com — Should the Red Sox sign Ben Sheets this offseason? Tell us what you think at The Bottom Line... (more) Pros & Cons: Ben Sheets
Red Sox righty Wakefield has surgery to fix back
sportingnews.com — Sporting News staff reports Boston Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield underwent back surgery Wednesday, according to the Boston Herald. Wakefield started only four times after the ... (more) Red Sox righty Wakefield has surgery to fix back
Tim Wakefield Back Surgery Successful
sportsofboston.com — Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield had successful back surgery Wednesday. The procedure was to address a herniated disk, and Wake can now begin his rehab immediately. The Red Sox have showed interest in bringing Wakefield, 43, back next season as he approaches the all-time mark for wins with ... (more) Tim Wakefield Back Surgery Successful
Wake's sugery a success
Wake's sugery a success
fenwaywest.com — According to a Red Sox spokesperson , Tim Wakefield underwent surgery today to address a herniated disk which was a major factor in Wake's limited post-All Star Game appearances. The surgery should not affect his return to the Sox spring training. Theo Epstein has said that Wakefield is in the ... (more) Wake's sugery a success
Wakefield surgery 'successful'
boston.com — ANAHEIM, Calif. -- While there's not a lot of news on Tim Wakefield's back surgery yet, a Red Sox spokesman said that the procedure was "successful" in an email. The surgery, which was to address a herniated disk, occurred this...  ... (more) Wakefield surgery 'successful'
Wakefield doing well after back surgery today
soxblog.projo.com — Tim Wakefield is recovering well after undergoing surgery earlier today to repair on a herniated disk in his lower back, and he expects to be ready to pitch well ahead of spring training. "Surgery was successful. Will be able to begin rehab ... (more) Wakefield doing well after back surgery today
Tim McClelland Verifies the ineptitude of MLB Umpires
halosheaven.com — On the play with Cano and Posada, I thought Cano was on the base. I was waiting for two players to be on the base, and when there was never the situation where both of them were on the base at the same time. When he tagged Cano, I thought Cano was on ... (more) Tim McClelland Verifies the ineptitude of MLB Umpires
FenwayNation: Tim Wakefield Deserves Our Best Wishes
FenwayNation: Tim Wakefield Deserves Our Best Wishes
examiner.com — The Editor-In-Chief of FenwayNation.com reflects on the achievements of Tim Wakefield—who undergoes back surgery today. (more) FenwayNation: Tim Wakefield Deserves Our Best Wishes
Yankees just a win away after CC crushes Angels
Yankees just a win away after CC crushes Angels
bases.nbcsports.com — At least some brought their A games to the park on Tuesday. The Halos certainly didn't live up to their logos, and the boys in blue continued to build the case for why instant replay needs to be greatly expanded... (more) Yankees just a win away after CC crushes Angels
Umpire in Game 4 Admits He Blew Calls
Umpire in Game 4 Admits He Blew Calls
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Jeff Fletcher ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Umpire Tim McClelland admitted missing two calls during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday night, the latest incident in what has been a bad October for umpires. "I'm just out there ... (more) Umpire in Game 4 Admits He Blew Calls
Yahoo: Duk: Umpire Tim McClelland makes the worst call of all time
baseballthinkfactory.org — Well...since Decca chose The Tremeloes at least.. Why McClelland possibly decided that Cano was safe despite not touching the bag until after being tagged is beyond this galaxy’s rules of logic and it sent Angel Stadium into a bloodthirsty frenzy. ... (more) Yahoo: Duk: Umpire Tim McClelland makes the worst call ...
Tim McClelland Explains It All
Tim McClelland Explains It All
bugsandcranks.com — The following quotes are transcribed verbatim from umpire Tim McClelland’s postgame press conference, after Game 4 of the ALCS, wherein he discussed his two mega-blown plays at third: “The first one, with Swisher leaving too soon – in my ... (more) Tim McClelland Explains It All
Twitter / Tim Brown: spoke to Pat Gillick, says ...
Twitter / Tim Brown: spoke to Pat Gillick, says ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! spoke to Pat Gillick, says he has no interest in padres job. 11:15 AM Oct 16th from mobile web TBrownYahoo Tim Brown Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API Business Help Jobs Terms Privacy (more) Twitter / Tim Brown: spoke to Pat Gillick, says ...
Red Sox Plan to Pick Up Tim Wakefield's Option Pending Surgery Results
Red Sox Plan to Pick Up Tim Wakefield's Option Pending Surgery Results
mlb.fanhouse.com — by Tom Fornelli Knuckleballer and longtime Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield is set to undergo surgery on his back Wednesday to relieve pressure on nerves a herniated disc is pressing against in his lower back. The disc caused Wakefield to feel ... (more) Red Sox Plan to Pick Up Tim Wakefield's Option Pending ...
Wakefield’s surgery set
Wakefield’s surgery set
fullcount.weei.com — Tim Wakefield is set to undergo surgery on a herniated disc in his back Wednesday, with the possibility of the operation being moved up slightly. Wakefield has said that doctors told him that the procedure would not hinder his preparation for next ... (more) Wakefield’s surgery set
Moving On
yankeesredsox.com — Over the coming days, weeks and months, I will be discussing the various trade talks, free agent signings and rumors to hit the wire.  The Hot Stove hasn't quick warmed up yet, but because the Red Sox got swept out of the playoffs, I am forced to contend with a Tepid Stove.  ... (more) Moving On
The day after: Press conference for Red Sox 2010 plans
The day after: Press conference for Red Sox 2010 plans
batter-upwithbruno.blogspot.com — Yesterdays questions and answers were only the beginning. Today Red Sox General Manager Theo Epstein and manager Terry Francona met with the media to answer more questions regarding offseason plans, contracts, and club improvements. Here are some reports courtesy of my Twitter feed :  ... (more) The day after: Press conference for Red Sox 2010 plans
agent market; Wakefield headed for surgery
projo.com — Red Sox journal: Bay plans to test free-agent market; Wakefield headed for surgery 08:09 PM EDT on Sunday, October 11, 2009 BY JOE McDONALD Journal Sports Writer BOSTON — Jason Bay said he wanted to go home and relax for a night before thinking about ... (more) agent market; Wakefield headed for surgery
Wakefield will have surgery
soxblog.projo.com — BOSTON _ Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield will have surgery this week on his back to repair a herniated disk. The veteran knuckleballer was kept off the ALDS roster due to the pain and discomfort in his back and left leg. He suffered the injury ... (more) Wakefield will have surgery