Tim Wakefield, who will turn 43 on August 2nd, is headed to the disabled list with lower back pain. These things happen when you get old(er).With room on their roster, the Boston Red Sox have recalled righty Clay Buchholz from the AAA Pawtucket Sox to start in Wakefield’s place tonight in the finale of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers, who just knocked the Sox out of first place in the AL East amidst a Josh Beckett complete game Tuesday.
The right-handed knuckleballer, sporting an 11-3 record with a 4.31 ERA, last pitched on July 8th against the Oakland Athletics. In that game, he surrendered three runs over six innings and got the win.
The move is retroactive to July 18th, which means Wakefield can return from the DL on his birthday. Apparently, the injury isn't serious -- according to him -- so Buchholz probably shouldn't get too comfy.
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3 comments:
Gotta love the 'old people' tag...
He'll be fine -- he's been pitching outstanding this season, so Clay won't hang around when he gets back. Hopefully next week!
Hey,I can still remember when he started with the Pittsburg Pirates.Know,he's trying to get a job in te A.L. or the N.L., whichever one.I'm suprised the Yankees haven't even gone after him.Or the Cubs.Cause they go for older player's know like they did back in the early 50's or so.The Cubs still do it,that's why they haven't won a Pennant.The Yankees do it,but they get younger when they sign,as the Cubs,the player's get older,they either trade them or realease them.Name the # of Cubs are in the Hall,then count how many their are of the Yankees in the Hall.You'll see a major difference.
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