Red Sox add knuckler to replace Wakefield

[wayne1218]

MLB.com

CHICAGO -- Tim Wakefield is on the DL, but the Red Sox will still have a knuckleballer pitching on Tuesday.
Right-hander Charlie Zink is being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace Wakefield, who has been shut down for the next couple of weeks with shoulder pain.

In 25 starts for the PawSox this season, Zink has gone 13-4 with a 2.89 ERA.

[wayne1218]

Another Knuckler!

[insidethe8thpol]

MLB.com

CHICAGO -- Tim Wakefield is on the DL, but the Red Sox will still have a knuckleballer pitching on Tuesday.
Right-hander Charlie Zink is being called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to replace Wakefield, who has been shut down for the next couple of weeks with shoulder pain.

Shoulder pain this guy throws slower than a Little Leaguer

Must of hurt it tossing his salad on days off

[wayne1218]

Shoulder pain this guy throws slower than a Little Leaguer

Must of hurt it tossing his salad on days off

[savage1]

This guy does deserve a chance finally-he will have quite a test tomorrow against the Rangers!

[kbsooner21]

Is the Sox farm system depleted or do they think this guy is legit?

[MtrCtyPimp]

Is the Sox farm system depleted or do they think this guy is legit?

13-4 289 era looks good to me on any level

PEACE

[wayne1218]

Is the Sox farm system depleted or do they think this guy is legit?

He was an All Star 2 years ago in AA and a All Star this year in AAA. He deserves a shot. Him being a knuckleball pitcher doesn't make him the best "Prospect" but hey, it's working for him and it worked for Wakefield. He has a tough lineup to face tonight though. We'll see .........

[savage1]

Wow-he is a 160 favorite-thats a pretty big line for someone making his first start against a great hitting team-of course, the Rangers' starter isn't exactly a bargain either.