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Former Boston Red Sox player Dave McCarty, who was part of the 2004 World Series Championship season, has passed away at the age of 54 in California due to a cardiac event. McCarty played in 89 games during the 2004 season and had a career spanning 11 years with seven different teams in Major League Baseball. He also worked as a NESN analyst from 2005 to 2008. McCarty is survived by his wife and two children.
Brianna Wakefield, daughter of late Red Sox player Tim Wakefield, threw the first pitch at Fenway Park to honor her father and his teammates who won the 2004 World Series, months after both her parents passed away. The 2004 team members, including Jason Varitek and Johnny Damon, joined the ceremony, and a tribute video was played for Tim and Stacy Wakefield. The emotional day at Fenway Park included former manager Terry Francona, David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, and Damon among the more than 40 members present from the 2004 team, with noticeable absence of Wakefield.
The Boston Red Sox celebrated the 2004 championship team, but the absence of Tim Wakefield and Curt Schilling defined the day. Wakefield, who succumbed to cancer in October, and his wife Stacy, who passed away in February, were honored, while Schilling chose not to attend due to his public outing of Wakefield's illness. The ceremony highlighted the enduring bonds of iconic teams, showcasing the complex relationships among teammates and the lasting impact of their achievements.
Former Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe expressed his relief that Curt Schilling declined an invitation to the 2004 Red Sox team celebration due to the controversy surrounding his public disclosure of Tim Wakefield's cancer diagnosis against his wishes. Lowe criticized Schilling's actions as "bulls--t" and felt that his presence at the event would have led to confrontation. Schilling explained that he didn't want to be a distraction and expressed regret for his actions. The celebration will honor the 2004 World Series team and the late Tim Wakefield, with nearly 40 members of the team and Wakefield's family in attendance.
Curt Schilling declined an invitation to the Red Sox's home opener festivities honoring the 2004 championship team and the late Tim and Stacy Wakefield, after previously revealing Wakefield's brain cancer diagnosis without permission. The Red Sox and others close to Wakefield were reportedly upset with Schilling's actions, and the organization will honor Wakefield throughout the season with a No. 49 patch. Schilling played for the Red Sox from 2004-07 and has been embroiled in controversies since retiring, falling short of the Hall of Fame.
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has declined an invitation to attend the team's 2004 World Series celebrations at Fenway Park, following controversies including revealing the health diagnoses of former teammate Tim Wakefield and making controversial social media posts. The team plans to honor the 2004 champions and the late Tim and Stacy Wakefield during the April 9 Opening Day ceremonies.