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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away
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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away
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Red Sox respond after revelation of Tim Wakefield's cancer news
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Boston Red Sox: Knuckleballer Tim Wakefield Hangs 'em Up
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Here's why the Red Sox should retire Tim Wakefield's No. 49
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Tim Wakefield dies at 57: MLB world pays tribute after passing of
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Tim Wakefield's retirement leaves only 3 members of 2004 Red Sox
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Tim Wakefield Blue Sky Sports & Entertainment
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with
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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away
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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away
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Former Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at 57 - ESPN
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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away
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Tim Wakefield's agent challenges Red Sox - The Boston Globe