"Tim Wakefield waited 16 days for Monday night's start, an ordeal that took place only after several other ordeals. He threw bullpen sessions, underwent strength test, and received a cortisone shot. He had to maintain the strength in his leg, and then he had to prove he had maintained the strength. How much longer will the next wait be? It is clear Wakefield has not rejoined the starting rotation, but merely made a cameo in the group he anchored at one point early this season. The Sox will convene with Wakefield on Tuesday and try to determine a plan.
“That’s the part that we have to keep on answering,” manager Terry Francona said. “I don’t think it’s realistic that he would go every five days like everybody else (Boston.com).”
This makes a lot of sense. Wakefield can't go every 5 days, but what he can do is get guys like Beckett an extra days rest here and there. This could be very valuable as the postseason draws near and the Sox seem to have a spot already secure for the playoffs. The only reason I am pissed is because I am playing DP in the finals of our AL-Only fantasy league and not only did Wake pitch like shit for me, but I probably just lost him as a double start...
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