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Tim Wakefield makes his futile case to return to Red Sox rotation
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Tim Wakefield, Red Sox knuckleball pitcher and World Series champ, dies at 57
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Former Pirates, Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield dies at age 57 after battle with brain cancer
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Tim Wakefield, beloved Red Sox pitcher and broadcaster, passes away – troyrecord
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57 - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Tim Wakefield, knuckleballer who won 2 World Series with Red Sox, dies at 57 - MarketWatch
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Pirates 82nd win ends the Curse of Tim Wakefield
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The Elusive, Endangered 'Knuckleball' : NPR
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57