According to the Boston Herald this morning - Friday (Halloween)- the Sox are expected to officially invite Tim Wakefield  back.  This will be his 15th year pitching for Boston.

From the article titled  "Wakefield Set To Return," it states :

"Wakefield recently completed an end-of-year physical and MRI, the last hurdle before the Red Sox exercise their $4 million club option for 2009. His unique arrangement with the club, in a deal signed back in 2005, features an annual club option that, in theory, extends into perpetuity.

"Wakefield, 42, was 10-11 with a 4.13 ERA in 30 starts this season, the fifth time in the last six years he reached 30 starts. He has also won in double figures in six of the last seven seasons.

"Wakefield’s 2008 won-loss mark was somewhat deceptive, too. He had 18 quality starts, second only to John Lester  five of those starts, he suffered losses because of poor run support.

"Wakefield holds the franchise record for most uninterrupted seasons for a Red Sox pitcher."

OTM readers: is this a good move, do you think?

Is Wakefield still worth having on the roster or would the Sox be better served with giving the slot to another young guy?

 My take is that he pitched well enough last summer to be the number-five starter for the upcoming regular season (iF he can still produce as he did much of last season) , but, he's in the bullpen once the playoffs start.....no if, ands or buts.