RIP, Mr. Wakefield

Ty Cobb · 10-01-2023, 05:51 PM

Gone too soon.

https://nypost.com/2023/10/01/tim-wa...s-pay-tribute/

mytreds · 10-01-2023, 10:21 PM

Oh, that’s terrible. RIP

Jason Moyer · 10-01-2023, 11:45 PM

He and Ken Tekulve are probably my favorite pitchers of all time. Sounds like he was a really good dude, too. RIP Tim.

The Game · 10-02-2023, 05:18 AM

Always wanted Wake to play for the White Sox. I am a huge fan of all Knuckleballers. Sad that he's basically the last 1, RIP.

zappa1 · 10-02-2023, 09:58 AM

This took me by surprise. Only 57. You just never know. Sad. RIP

Amazin69 · 10-02-2023, 10:54 PM

Err…a Pirate? Three Rivers? Brain cancer?

Sounding a bit too familiar, alas. (See Quiz, Kid, and all those latter-day Whiz Kids.) Sucks regardless, but especially if this is one more for the Turf.

rudel.dietrich · 10-04-2023, 12:39 PM

This is very sad and way too early

But also a good reminder that Curt Schilling is <snip>

The Game · 10-04-2023, 04:08 PM

Got my Wakefield PT card, added him to my rotation.

Amazin69 · 03-01-2024, 04:27 PM

Stacy Wakefield passes away, five months after Tim.

Whereas Tim had brain cancer, and thus might have been one more victim of Killer Turf Chemicals, Stacy's cancer was pancreatic, and thus unlikely to be related. Simply rough luck for their kids, who are still teenagers, I believe.

low · 03-01-2024, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazin69

Stacy Wakefield passes away, five months after Tim.

Whereas Tim had brain cancer, and thus might have been one more victim of Killer Turf Chemicals, Stacy's cancer was pancreatic, and thus unlikely to be related. Simply rough luck for their kids, who are still teenagers, I believe.

Wow.

Cobra Mgr · 03-01-2024, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazin69

Stacy Wakefield passes away, five months after Tim.

Whereas Tim had brain cancer, and thus might have been one more victim of Killer Turf Chemicals, Stacy's cancer was pancreatic, and thus unlikely to be related. Simply rough luck for their kids, who are still teenagers, I believe.

Aw crap. Geez.

Westheim · 03-02-2024, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Amazin69

Stacy Wakefield passes away, five months after Tim.

Whereas Tim had brain cancer, and thus might have been one more victim of Killer Turf Chemicals, Stacy's cancer was pancreatic, and thus unlikely to be related. Simply rough luck for their kids, who are still teenagers, I believe.

Wikipedia says the kids were born in 2004/2005, so they're technically adults.

But I know enough 18-year-olds that can't make themselves a sandwich without mom and dad rendering assistance, so there's that.

Cobra Mgr · 03-02-2024, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Wikipedia says the kids were born in 2004/2005, so they're technically adults.

But I know enough 18-year-olds that can't make themselves a sandwich without mom and dad rendering assistance, so there's that.

I don't care if you're my age (54). Losing both parents in less than a year's time is traumatic.

Amazin69 · 03-03-2024, 09:49 PM

I was 48 when my dad died. Still not ready. Can't imagine losing both at 18-19.

dsvitak · 03-03-2024, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Amazin69

I was 48 when my dad died. Still not ready. Can't imagine losing both at 18-19.

My dad passed away more than 40 years ago. He and mom were married 33 years, and my mom married their best friend, and was married to him for 36 years.

oothomas · 03-13-2024, 05:01 AM

The emotional impact of losing both parents at any age can be incredibly challenging. My thoughts and sympathy remain with the family as they navigate through this difficult period.

10-01-2023, 05:51 PM	#1
Ty Cobb Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grayling, MI Posts: 4,617	RIP, Mr. Wakefield Gone too soon. https://nypost.com/2023/10/01/tim-wa...s-pay-tribute/ __________________ "You could not live with your own failure. Where did that bring you? Back to me." Thanos

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mytreds All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1,183	Oh, that’s terrible. RIP __________________ “Baseball isn’t statistics; it’s Joe DiMaggio rounding second.” “Once, centuries ago, it was the beloved national pastime of the Americas, Wesley. Abandoned by a society that prized fast food and faster games. Lost to impatience.” “ The term ‘WAR’ should be replaced by ‘WAG’. WAR isn’t an actual measurement; it’s just a wild-ass guess” -Bill James RIP National League 1876-2022 Floreat semper vel invita morte. I make custom ballparks.

10-01-2023, 11:45 PM	#3
Jason Moyer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 5,106	He and Ken Tekulve are probably my favorite pitchers of all time. Sounds like he was a really good dude, too. RIP Tim. __________________ "I pretty much popped everything cold turkey. We were doing steroids they wouldn't give to horses." -- Tom House "I was very fortunate to have a pitching coach by the name of Tom House...Tom, I really miss those days that we spent in the weight room and out on the field working together." -- Nolan Ryan's HoF Induction Speech

10-02-2023, 05:18 AM	#4
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Always wanted Wake to play for the White Sox. I am a huge fan of all Knuckleballers. Sad that he's basically the last 1, RIP. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

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rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	This is very sad and way too early But also a good reminder that Curt Schilling is <snip> Last edited by kq76; 10-04-2023 at 04:52 PM.
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zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,239	This took me by surprise. Only 57. You just never know. Sad. RIP

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Amazin69 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,218 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	Err…a Pirate? Three Rivers? Brain cancer? Sounding a bit too familiar, alas. (See Quiz, Kid, and all those latter-day Whiz Kids.) Sucks regardless, but especially if this is one more for the Turf.

10-04-2023, 04:08 PM	#8
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Got my Wakefield PT card, added him to my rotation. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

03-01-2024, 04:27 PM	#9
Amazin69 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,218 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	Stacy Wakefield passes away, five months after Tim. Whereas Tim had brain cancer, and thus might have been one more victim of Killer Turf Chemicals, Stacy's cancer was pancreatic, and thus unlikely to be related. Simply rough luck for their kids, who are still teenagers, I believe.

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Amazin69 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 4,218 Infractions: 0/4 (4)	I was 48 when my dad died. Still not ready. Can't imagine losing both at 18-19.

03-13-2024, 05:01 AM	#16
oothomas Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 10	The emotional impact of losing both parents at any age can be incredibly challenging. My thoughts and sympathy remain with the family as they navigate through this difficult period.