Red Sox Leave Wakefield Off Roster For First-Series

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Tim Wakefield has been left off Boston's playoff roster for its first-round series against the Angels because of his ailing back.

Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that the goal was to get Wakefield healthy enough for later in the playoffs, should the Red Sox advance.

Via AP

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