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Happy Birthday, Tim Wakefield!
Happy Birthday to pitcher Tim Wakefield!
Career Highlights for the Birthday Boy:
- One of the top Red Sox pitchers, in 3rd place for all time wins in a Red Sox uniform, with 175 wins.
- Has played with the Boston Red Sox since 1995, making him the player being a member the longest with the club.
- Has been nominated 7 times for the Roberto Clemente Award.
- In 17 years, he’s won 189, loss 160
Interesting Facts about the Birthday Boy:
- Was originally a first baseman for his Florida Tech Panthers.
- His number 3, was retired by the college.
- He was the home run leader with 22 home runs and 40 career home runs.
- When he was told by a scout that he wouldn’t make it as an infielder, he started pitching, with his famous knuckleball.
Happy 43rd Birthday, Tim!
photo courtesy of: marriedtotheoil.blogspot 
My First Red Sox game of the Season
Tonight I attended my first Red Sox game of the 2009 season. It was the 18th home game for the Sox. My seats were right next to the Pesky Poll. The game was against the Toronto Blue Jays, and it was a pretty short game. The game lasted only 2 hours and 13 minutes. I got to see Pawtucket’s MVP Jeff Bailey play at first base because Youkilis had the night off. I was really bummed, I really wanted to see Youk. I got to see everyone else, minus Tek because Wakefield was pitching tonight so I saw Kottaras catch. Papelbon pitched the ninth inning.
The Red Sox won, 2-1. Lowell and Drew scored runs, both in the 2nd. Toronto scored their only run by a HR by fomer Red Sox Kevin Millar. I sorta got to see Jacoby Ellsbury steal, but he was caught at second base. Bummer.The game was sorta slow, but the fans are never dull. My seat were directly facing CF, so I got to watch Jacoby Ellsbury a lot. =)
All in all, I had a great time, who doesn’t at Fenway?
redsoxmelissa
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