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October 16, 2007
BY SEAN McADAM
Journal Sports Writer
CLEVELAND -- Josh Beckett, Thursday's Game Five starter, fully supported the Red Sox' decision to go with Tim Wakefield in Game Four.
''We wouldn't be where we're at without Tim Wakefield,'' said Beckett. ''He won 16 or 17 games for us. I think in that aspect, he deserves to start tonight. Obviously, I don't get paid to make those decisions (but) I definitely support Terry Francona. I support all of his decisions. Just as he backs us up, we back him up.''
Later in the same press conference, Beckett was asked if he had been physically capable of starting on three days' rest.
''I don't get paid to make those decisions,'' Beckett reiterated. ''I already said that. Tim Wakefield deserves to start tonight and that's why he's starting.''
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