BOSTON -- When the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to capture the World Series title in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought, Johnny Damon was one of the first to grab the trophy. He immediately found Tim Wakefield, who'd bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs.
As Boston celebrated the 20th anniversary of that title team, Damon again put the trophy in the hands of a Wakefield, only this time the knuckleballer's daughter.
"I just thought it was fitting for her to walk off the field with the World Series trophy," Damon said following Tuesday's ceremony ahead of the home opener against Baltimore.