Red Sox give Wakefield extension
Deal will probably keep him in Sox uniform for the rest of his career
The Red Sox and Tim Wakefield agreed to a contract extension today that will keep the knuckleballer with the Red Sox through at least 2006 and very likely for the rest of his career, the team announced.
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The Sox will have the option to extend the contract for 2007 and any season thereafter. The contract will remain in effect as long as the Red Sox continue to exercise their yearly option. Terms were not disclosed.
“For the last 11 years, Tim Wakefield has represented the best of the Boston Red Sox,” general manager Theo Epstein said. “His continuing contributions to the success of the franchise on the field are matched only by his dedication to community service. This agreement virtually guarantees Wake will retire as a Boston Red Sox, which is fitting. In the long, proud history of this franchise, few men have brought greater honor to the uniform.”
The 38-year-old Wakefield is the longest-tenured Red Sox player, having signed with the club in 1995.
