I first got into baseball because of Pedro Martinez, Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz. That's how I became a Red Sox fan.
I just happened to start watching in 2004, the year they broke the curse.
I was captivated by Tim's determination and uniqueness. Every member of that 2004 team is special to me. I'm beyond sad that one of them is no longer with us.
RIP to Tim Wakefield and thanks for the memories.