He is one professional athlete whom I have always admired. Tim Wakefield seems to be cut from a different cloth than most. During his 17 year stint with the Boston Red Sox he has done just about everything that has been asked of him and more. He has been a starter, a long reliever, a closer and a mop-up guy.....whatever was needed at the time. He has played for 5 managers and 3 general managers in Boston. Sometimes his efforts have been deeply appreciated while at other times his contributions have … more