Tim Wakefield...

...was a minor league 1st baseman who couldn't hit professional pitching. He screwed around with a knuckleball for kicks.

And he turned that one pitch into 199 major league victories thus far. Thas' not too bad. The wait for 200 has been tough to watch, and a bit painful. But he's got a job to do. Grinders win pennants. Grinders have long careers. Wake is a grinder, always has been.

It could be worse for Wake. He could be in Philly...

...That towns sucks ass sportswise. The Phillies could win about five World Series in a row and still be the losingest professional sports team the world has ever seen. Seriously. The 76ers? The Eagles? The fucking Flyers? It could be a lot worse for Wake and for Boston sports fans.

Tomorrow is another day, and I'm sure to have lunch.