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Tim Wakefield decided to retire after 19 seasons in Major League Baseball, the last 17 spent with the Red Sox.
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Wakefield's final win, on Sept. 13, was the 200th of his career. His career record was 200-180.
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Wakefield arrived in Boston in 1995, when he posted a 16-8 record and helped lead the team to an AL East title.
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Wakefield, second from right, bridged several generations of Red Sox players and was a teammate to Roger Clemens, left.
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Wakefield was especially versatile, serving as a starter, reliever and closer during his tenure. In 1999, he saved 15 games.
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Wakefield surrendered the game-ending home run to Aaron Boone in Game 7 of the 2003 ALCS against the Yankees.
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Wakefield won two World Series with the Red Sox, and was part of the 2004 team that ended the 86-year title drought.
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Wakefield began his career with the Pirates, with whom he played from 1992-1993.
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Wakefield's 17 seasons in a Red Sox trailed only Carl Yastrzemski (23), Ted Williams (19) and Dwight Evans (19).









