text: This was a huge trade for the Red Sox. Doug Mirabelli had 6 passed balls last year as Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. Bard already had 10 this year in the same role. This trade will help Wakefield get comfortable on the mound again and keep runners from constantly getting extra bases because of a catcher that can't grasp the knuckleball. It takes a special talent and Mirabelli has it.