Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Boston Red Sox : News : Boston Red Sox News: "President/CEO Larry Lucchino told Tim Wakefield that he wanted the classy knuckleballer to remain in Boston for the rest of his career. As it turns out, those words were anything but lip service, as the Sox on Tuesday announced a contract extension with Wakefield through the 2006 season.
In addition, the club put in a unique clause that will allow them to pick up an option for Wakefield in 2007 and any season thereafter. "
Kudos to Theo and the rest of the front office for getting another of their own players to take the Old Towne discount. As a knuckler, Wakefield is not consistent enough to be a top tier starter, so although he took less money to stay, the deal makes sense for him too. -NF
In addition, the club put in a unique clause that will allow them to pick up an option for Wakefield in 2007 and any season thereafter. "
Kudos to Theo and the rest of the front office for getting another of their own players to take the Old Towne discount. As a knuckler, Wakefield is not consistent enough to be a top tier starter, so although he took less money to stay, the deal makes sense for him too. -NF
