"Red Sox Pay Tribute to Tim Wakefield and 2004 Teammates in Heartfelt Ceremony"
The Boston Red Sox paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Tim Wakefield during their home opener, focusing on his family and his role in the 2004 championship team. The ceremony included a moment of silence, the unfurling of the 2004 championship banner, and a touching knuckleball toss by Wakefield's daughter to former teammate Jason Varitek. Wakefield's children then carried the World Series trophy off the field, symbolizing the team's support for them after their parents' recent passing.