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Wakefield: “I definitely want to come back” in 2012
No matter what happens to the Red Sox in their 162nd game – or 163rd, for
that matter – Tim Wakefield isn’t ready to call it a career.
Wakefield, 45, said in an interview Tuesday that he fully expects to return
to the Red Sox next year.
“I’ve definitely made up my mind that I definitely want to come back next
year,” Wakefield said. “I have another goal in front of me that I’d like
to accomplish, and that’s the all-time record for the Red Sox in wins. I’m
only seven away. I think the fans deserve an opportunity to watch me chase
that record. We’ll see what happens.”
Wakefield earned his 200th career victory earlier this month, of which he
said, “It meant the world to me. It’s a memory I’ll cherish for the rest
of my life.”
Wakefield assumed a much greater role on the Boston pitching staff this year
than Red Sox officials anticipated, going 7-8 with a 5.12 ERA in 154 2/3
innings. It was his highest workload in a season since 2008.
“I think I’ve pitched better than the numbers have (indicated),” Wakefield
said. “But my job, as fourth or fifth starter, is to give the club innings
and get us in position to win a game. I’ve never claimed to be an ace of the
staff. I’ve always wanted to be that anchor. With the knuckleball, over my
18-year career, it’s been innings pitched. I feel like I’ve done that.”
Even if he doesn’t pitch again during the regular season, Wakefield has a
strong case for the postseason roster because of his ability to work as a
starter or reliever.
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