The Pink Sox excepted a observation to the behalf of former pitcher Tim Wakefield and his spouse, Stacy, on Thursday. The group issued a press loose then questions had been raised about Wakefield’s fitness when Curt Schilling, any other former Pink Sox pitcher and ex-teammate of Wakefield’s, publicly disclosed data with out the public’s permission.

Right here’s the Pink Sox’s observation in complete:

“We are aware of the statements and inquiries about the health of Tim and Stacy Wakefield. Unfortunately, this information has been shared publicly without their permission. Their health is a deeply personal matter they intended to keep private as they navigate treatment and work to tackle this disease. Tim and Stacy are appreciative of the support and love that has always been extended to them and respectfully ask for privacy at this time.”  

Schilling referenced some specifics about Wakefield’s fitness this hour on a podcast. The Pink Sox observation does no longer ascertain any explicit situation, so we’ll let fall it there, however does be aware that the Wakefields are eager to “navigate treatment” and dealing to “tackle this disease.” As such, it seems that that Wakefield is coping with an overly critical scientific status. 

Wakefield, 57, pitched within the majors for 19 seasons, 17 of that have been with the Pink Sox. He was once teammates with Schilling from 2004-07, a span that incorporated the Pink Sox successful the International Line in each 2004 and 2007. Wakefield, a knuckleballer, recorded 200 wins and made 627 appearances in a occupation that resulted in 2011.