Thanks, Derek. Thanks for the no-hitter, the amazing K and ensuing Tejada-insulting crotch-thrust in the ALDS, and thanks, most of all, for that spectacular 2004 postseason. Best start on 2 days’ rest since Koufax, whose #32 you wore in Boston. And nice that despite getting no love from the Sox front office, you were gracious:
“There’s something to be said about tradition,” he said. “I came from an organization that has tremendous tradition” - on #32 already being retired at the Dodgers (Link)