Ex-Red Sox infielder Lou Merloni was upset with Tim Wakefield's recent statement that he wanted to return next year to break the franchise's record for most victories by a pitcher, saying Wakefield's priorities were misplaced.
"I hated those comments," said Merloni. "I wanted to hear, 'I want to come back because I want another chance to win a World Series.' 'I don't want to go off like this with this team, all these expectations and we fall short.' 'I want to win.'
"And if he happens to be on this team and gets those seven wins . . . fine, so be it. But . . . everything's crumbling and to say, 'The fans deserve it. The fans want to see it.'? No, they want to see you win championships!"