Tim Wakefield’s knuckleball proved elusive to not only batters, but to catchers too. After the Red Sox completed a trade hours before a game with the archrival Yankees, newly-acquired catcher Doug Mirabelli got a police escort from the airport, changed into his uniform in the car, and got to Fenway Park 13 minutes before game time.

Read coverage of Mirabelli’s reaction to the whirlwind journey to Boston in his hometown news.

Also read about the difference Mirabelli’s presence makes for Wakefield and efforts the Yankees made to keep the trade from happening.